Neyyar Dam & Wildlife Sanctuary
Around 32 km from Thiruvananthapuram, one comes across 12,000 hectares of natural vegetation in the form of the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary. It offers a rare chance to view flora and fauna alongside numerous trekking options. People love going up the 1868m high Agasthyamala Peak which is a famous picnic spot as well. The exotic view should not be missed at any cost as the fragile slopes and flat meadows make for an enchanting sight.
The Neyyar Dam nearby is also famous due to its many features, chief amongst them being a picturesque picnic spot for families, friends, and solo travellers alike. It boasts a beautiful Watch Tower, a Deer Park, a Lion Safari Park, and a Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre as well.
The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary of which the dam is a part is the habitat of over a hundred species of fauna including the Asian Elephant, tiger, leopard, Slender Loris, and reptiles and amphibians like the King Cobra, Travancore Tortoise, etc. One can avail of boating facilities at the reservoir which provides a beautiful panoramic view of the area.
