Mangalavanam – The mangrove forest

Mangalavanam is a mangrove forest right in the heart of the city. Mangalavanam is located just behind the High Court building. The Mangalavanam Bird sanctuary is also called the green lung to the city of Kochi. Mangalavanam is an ecologically sensitive area. Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is home to wide variety of birds. And it attracts many migratory birds and you can watch birds throughout the year. The 2.74hectare area is the second home for several migratory birds. It is a popular destination for city nature clubs and sight seeing school kids. Mangalavanam has been declared as a protected area on 31st August 2004.