About Sarovaram Bio Park
Sarovaram Bio Park is an eco-tourism park in Kottooli, Kozhikode, Kerala, developed to conserve the Kottooli wetlands and mangrove ecosystem. Spread over about 200 acres, it features mangrove forests, wetlands, canals and islands connected by wooden boardwalks and bridges. Notable for its biodiversity, birdlife and boating facilities, it serves as a green lung for Kozhikode city and a centre for environmental education.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wetland landscape with mangrove forests, water channels, and small islands linked by wooden walkways and hanging bridges. The park offers boating on canals, birdwatching spots, a butterfly park, musical fountain, open-air theatre, and children's play areas. Trails through the mangroves and watchtowers allow observation of migratory birds and native flora in a calm, natural setting within the city.
Key highlights
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Conserved Kottooli wetland and mangrove ecosystem spread over 200 acres
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Wooden boardwalks, hanging bridges and canals connecting islets
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Boating facility through mangrove-lined waterways
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Birdwatching and butterfly park with seasonal migratory birds
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Musical fountain, open-air theatre and children's play area
History of Sarovaram Bio Park
Sarovaram Bio Park was developed as an eco-conservation and eco-tourism project to protect the Kottooli wetlands, one of the largest wetlands in Kozhikode. Initiated by the Government of Kerala with support from Kozhikode Municipal Corporation and tourism departments in the early 2000s, the project aimed to preserve mangrove biodiversity, prevent encroachment and promote environmental education.
Route
| By air | Calicut International Airport is about 26-28 km away; taxi or bus to Kozhikode city then local transport to park |
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| By train |