If you are in Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum on your Kerala tour, don't forget to travel to Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary. This Kerala wildlife sanctuary covers a sprawling area of over 53 sq km and comprises of tropical, semi evergreen, moist deciduous forests and varied species of animals, birds and reptiles. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary has been notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1983.

Constructed on the Karamana River, the Peppara Dam is located in the center of this fascinating Kerala wildlife sanctuary. Travel to Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala to get not only familiar with the flora and fauna of the region but also customs and traditions. Besides providing habitat to numerous flora and fauna, the preserve area also inhabits 13 tribal settlements.

As you go deep in the woods on your Kerala wildlife tour, you may see Elephants, Tigers, Sambars, Panthers, Indian Bison, Lion-tailed Macaques, Wild Boars, Barking Deer, Malabar Squirrels, Gaur, Mouse Deer, Nilgiri Langurs and many other species. For those bird lovers, the preserved area offers a rich variety of birds, including Darters, Pied King Fishers, Little Cormorants and Egrets. The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala also has diverse species of butterflies and moths.

You can conveniently reach the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary from Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, through a scenic drive. Trivandrum is about 45 km away from the sanctuary. The capital city has well maintained railhead and airport.