Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is composed of the dense forests and the Peppara dam
built on the Karamana River and was declared as a sanctuary in 1983 to increase
the drinking water supply to Thiruvananthapuram and the adjoining suburbs.
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is merged partially with the Palode reserve
(24sq.kms) and the Kottoor reserve (29sq.kms); all the three together forming
the whole of the area covered by the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary. The wildlife
sanctuary covers an area of 53 sq.kms with the reservoir spread in an area of
5.82 sq.kms.Located about 50kms. North East of capital city Thiruvananthapuram
in Nedumangad taluk of Thiruvananthapuram district, the topography of the
wildlife sanctuary is quite hilly.
Peppara wildlife sanctuary is a 'gene
pool' sanctuary, with a rich variety of flora and fauna over a rugged terrain
with running rivulets, rolling hillocks and green meadows. A boat ride on the
site is a fulfilling experience.The sub tropical and tropical evergreen forests
are populated with a variety of wildlife. This sanctuary with its rich fauna and
birds is emerging as a big attraction to wildlife enthusiasts.
The major wildlife species found in the wildlife sanctuary are: tiger, panther, wild dog, lion tailed macaque, elephant, gaur, sambhar, barking deer, mouse deer, wild boar, Nilgiri langur, Malabar squirrel etc. The bird species especially the water birds like darter, little cormorant, pied king fisher and egrets are most commonly seen in the sanctuary. Several species of snakes including the king cobra and python are dominantly present in this sanctuary. The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is also famous for its wide variety of moth and butterflies. Apart from the wildlife, there are 13 tribal settlements in the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary.
The major wildlife species found in the wildlife sanctuary are: tiger, panther, wild dog, lion tailed macaque, elephant, gaur, sambhar, barking deer, mouse deer, wild boar, Nilgiri langur, Malabar squirrel etc. The bird species especially the water birds like darter, little cormorant, pied king fisher and egrets are most commonly seen in the sanctuary. Several species of snakes including the king cobra and python are dominantly present in this sanctuary. The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is also famous for its wide variety of moth and butterflies. Apart from the wildlife, there are 13 tribal settlements in the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary.
Best Season:
December to April.
Transport Terminals: Vithura, Aryanad
How to Reach: Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central is about 26 kms away
Nearest Airport : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 32 kms away from where frequent and regular buses are available to Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
December to April.
Transport Terminals: Vithura, Aryanad
How to Reach: Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central is about 26 kms away
Nearest Airport : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 32 kms away from where frequent and regular buses are available to Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
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