Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Kerala, India, along the southeastern side of the Western Ghats. The sanctuary is extended to an area of about 128 sq km, and is home to rich and diverse flora and fauna. The sanctuary boasts of tropical wet evergreen to grasslands type of vegetation. The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1958, which became a prime centre for protection and conservation of rare species of wildlife.

The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated about 32 km from the city of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is also a part of the beautiful Neyyar Reservoir, which is an excellent tourist destination and the place offers excellent conditions for boating. The scenic Agasthyakoodam Peak, rising to a height of about 1890 meters above the sea level, is located in close proximity to this wildlife sanctuary. For wildlife enthusiasts, the Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is a must visit destination near Trivandrum, Kerala.

The sanctuary is home to a variety of wildlife where animals like Elephants, Sloth Bears, Nilgiri Tahrs, Gaur, Sambars, Barking Deer, Indian Porcupines, Malabar Squirrels, Tigers, Lion-tailed Macaques, jungle cats, Wild Boars and Nilgiri Langurs can be seen. Reptiles like cobras, vipers, pythons, rat snakes, flying snakes and lizards can be frequently seen in the region. Exotic birds are sure to appeal you where you might come across species like king fishers, white-breasted water hen, little green heron, woodpeckers, Indian cuckoos, gray jungle fowl, common mynas, Indian hill mynas, darters, little cormorants, little egrets and brahminy kites at the Neyyar wildlife sanctuary. The Crocodile Farm, Deer Farm and Lion Safari Park are the main attraction of the Neyyar wildlife sanctuary.

Apart from wildlife viewing, visitors can also enjoy boating along the Neyyar Lake to trekking to the Agastiar Peak. Truly, the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is an exciting destination to be to in on your Kerala tour.