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Sprawling over an area of 128 sq km, the
Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary is one
of the most frequented and beautiful wildlife
sanctuaries of Kerala. Tucked away in the
southeast region of the Western Ghats, this
Kerala wildlife sanctuary has vegetation
from tropical wet evergreen forests to grasslands.
It was notified as a wildlife sanctuary
in 1958. It is the catchment area for the
Neyyar River, Mullayar and Kallar. 1890
meters high Agasthyakoodam Peak and the
Neyyar Reservoir of 9.06 sq km will make
your Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary tour more
adventurous and full of fun.
The wooded forests and
hills of the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary offer
shelter to rich and diverse flora and fauna.
Travel to Neyyar Wildlife sanctuary and
get enchanted with its treasure trove of
wildlife and nature's beauty. As you go
deep on your safari tour to Neyyar wildlife
Sanctuary with Kerala Travel Tourism, you
can see Elephants, Nilgiri Tahrs (endangered
mountain goats), Sambhars, Tigers, Gaur,
Wild Boars, Jungle Cats, Indian Porcupines,
Barking Dogs, Malabar Squirrels, Sloth Bears,
Pythons, Cobras, Flying Snakes and many
other mammals and reptiles.
On your Neyyar Wildlife
Sanctuary tour, you can also spot diverse
species of avifauna such as White-breasted
Water Hen, King Fishers, Woodpeckers, Little
Green Heron, Indian Cuckoos, Indian Hill
Mynas, Mynas, Egrets, Little Cormorants,
Gray Jungle Fowl, Darters and many more.
The Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary in
Kerala is a treat to all wildlife enthusiasts,
nature lovers and bird watchers.
On your Neyyar Wildlife
Sanctuary Kerala tour, explore the Crocodile
Farm, Lion Safari Park and Deer Farm. Visitors
can indulge in boat riding on the picturesque
Neyyar Lake. Adventure enthusiasts can enjoy
trekking to Agastiar Peak on your Kerala
wildlife sanctuary tour with Kerala travel
Tourism. The best time to travel to Neyyar
Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is
in between the months of October to March.
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