Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the western slopes of Nilgiris, lies between the geographical limits of N 11o23’15’’to 11o12’43’’ latitudes and E 76o22’37’’ to 76o33’2’’ longitudes and falls in the Nilambur Taluk of Malappuram Revenue District in Kerala.

Karimpuzha WLS area forms part of the revenue villages of Karulai, Moothedam and Amarambalam.

The sharp topographical gradient of the hills ranging from 40 m to 2550 m is the primary reason for the unique biodiversity of the Karimpuzha WLS.

[2] Also, the New Amarambalam reserve which is part of the Karimpuzha wildlife sanctuary has one of the most pristine forests untouched by humans.

[1] The Karimpuzha wildlife sanctuary has almost all the mammals endemic to Western Ghats including the Nilgiri Tahr and Lion-tailed macaque.