Just 30 kilometers away from the famous city of Thiruvananthapuram, the Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is a heaven for the nature lovers. Its rich collection of vegetation and wild life is a real asset for any wildlife sanctuary. It is most famous for its collection of wild elephants. The Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is a crown in the diverse tradition of wildlife in India.
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary – Introduction
Located at the base of the Agasthyarkoodam hills, the Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is a perfect combination of hills and wetlands. Spread over an area of 128 square likometers, the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the India’s most prominent wildlife sanctuaries. It has one of the richest collections of crocodiles.
Wildlife in Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary:
The Neyyar wildlife sanctuary has a great variety of flora and fauna. In fact, there are only a few wildlife sanctuaries in India that has the variety like that of Neyyar wildlife sanctuary. The richest place of elephants and crocodiles, the wildlife sanctuary takes it to the heart of any nature lover. The wildlife sanctuary is famous for wild boar, gaur, elephants, jungle cat, sloth bear, Nilgiri Langur, Nilgiri Tahr, etc. and many more. The most exhilarating experience in the Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is a crocodile rearing centre. There is also a deer farm and a lion safari park to be visited.
The vegetation in the Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is also very rich. There are mostly wetland grasses that are available thro
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ugh out the year. Besides these, there are a lot of trees of high importance. It is also rich in herbs of great medicinal value.
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Climate : The climate here in Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is mostly hot and wet. It receives an annual rainfall of around 3645 millimeters. The monsoon season ranges from the months of June to July. Its winter is the most pleasing season when it is neither too hot nor to cold.
Best time to visit : The best Time to visit Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is from October to March. The weather during this time is very pleasant and charming.
How to get there :
By Road : The Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is well connected to Thiruvananthapuram and most large cities in Kerala.
By Rail : The nearest railway station to Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is the Malluyar raiway junction.
By Air : The nearest airport to Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is the Thiruvananthapuram airport which is at a distance of only 32 kilometers.
Places to Stay
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| Idduki
Wildlife Sanctuary , Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary , Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary |
| Nagarhole
National Park , Bandipur
National Park , Alisagar Deer Park |
| Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary , Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary , Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Dandeli Kali Wildlife Sanctuary , Eravikulam National park , Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary , Indira Gandhi Zoological Park |
| Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary , Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary , Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary , Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary , Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary , Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park , Manjira Bird Sanctuary |
| Nehru Zoological Park , Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary , Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary , Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary , Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary , Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary ,
Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Pranahitha Wildlife Sanctuary ,
Pulicat Sanctuary , Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary , Shendurni Wildlife Sanctuary |
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India Widlife Travel Package, (15 Nights - 16 Days)
Delhi, Corbett National Park, Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary, Keoladeo Park, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Bombay |
Great India Tiger Tour, (13 Nights - 14 Days)
Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra - Umaria - Bandavgarh - Kanha - Jabalpur - Delhi |
South India Elephant safari, (05 Nights - 06 Days)
Bangalore - Mysore - Nagarhole - Bangalore |
South India Wildlife tour, (15 Nights - 16 Days)
Chennai - Mettupalayam - Madhumalai - Bandipur - Mukurthy - Ooty - Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary - Munnar - Periyar - Cochin |
Indian Tiger Safari, (12 Nights - 13 Days)
Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra - Umaria - Bandavgarh - Kanha - Jabalpur |
Indian Bird Safari, (12 Nights - 13 Days)
Delhi - Corbett National Park - Delhi- Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary - Keoladeo Park - Khajuraho –Agra-Delhi Guwahati-Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuatry |
Kaziranga Rhino Wildlife Tour, (09 Nights - 10 Days)
Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambhor - Agra - Delhi - Guwahati - Kaziranga |
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