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About 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram city en route to Ponmudi, Thiruvananthapuram district, South Kerala.

Lying on the outskirts of the capital city, the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 53 sq. km. on the Western Ghats and was established in 1938. The place is fascinating for its damsite, thick forest areas, eucalyptus plantations, crystal clear streams and rocky terrains ideal for adventure expeditions.

The sanctuary has a rich population of mammalian fauna and is emerging as a big attraction to wildlife enthusiasts and ornithologists. Elephants, sambar, leopard, liontailed macaque and cormorant are commonly seen here. Recently, a joint effort has been made by Kerala Tourism with the State Forest Department and the Kerala Water Authority to beautify the damsite and provide more entertainment/leisure facilities here.



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Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram, about 50 km from the sanctuary.

Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram, about 56 km from the sanctuary.

Location:
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, about 19 km from Kozhikode and 7 km from Beypore port on the Arabian Sea, Malappuram district, north Kerala.

The Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is spread over a cluster of islands in a scenic area surrounded by hillocks where the Kadalundi River flows into the Arabian Sea. The place is locally known as Kadalundi Nagaram.

This virgin land is the abode of a hundred species of native birds and over 60 varieties of migratory birds that flock here in large numbers during February-March.

A hillock nearby, which is 200 m above sea level, offers a splendid view of the river mouth and the sea. Kadalundi is also known for a wide variety of fish, mussels and crabs.

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Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 19 km from Kadalundi.

Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, about 23 km from Kozhikode town.

Location:
About 32 km from Thiruvananthapuram.

A repository of some of the rarest medicinal herbs, the Neyyar Dam is a popular picnic spot with a lake and a picturesque dam site. The lake formed by the dam across the Neyyar river is the bluest of blue, making boating irresistible for tourists.

The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary of which the dam is a part is the habitat of over a hundred rare species of fauna including elephants, wild buffaloes, wild boar, porcupines, tigers and a variety of snakes.

A crocodile breeding centre and a lion safari park are also located in the dam site.

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Getting there

There is motorable road to the dam site which is well connected by regular bus services from Thiruvananthapuram city.

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram, about 32 km away.

Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 38 km.