Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

Peppara wildlife sanctuary is one of the most crucial sanctuaries of Kerala located 42 kilometers north-east of Thiruvananthapuram formed in 1983. It is spread over an area of 53 sq kilometers on the Western Ghats. It is famous for its dam site, thick forest areas, crystal clear streams and rocky terrain favorable for adventure tours. The Peppara wildlife sanctuary constitutes the catchments of the Peppara dam to magnify drinking water supply.

The Kerala wildlife sanctuary is hilly and constitutive of several peaks. Travelers visiting this destination can avail entertainment and leisure facilities to ensure a pleasurable holiday experience. The flora and fauna of this wildlife sanctuary of Kerala attracts a huge number of conversationalists and researchers to this exotic place. Captivating boat rides can also be enjoyed as one can get views of the lush green forests and wildlife.

Vegetation in Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary:-
The major forest types of the Peppara wildlife sanctuary in Kerala are Southern hilltop tropical evergreen, West-coast semi-evergreen and Southern moist mixed deciduous forests. A wide variety of tree species are also readily found in the region including plantations like scrub, bamboo, swamps, teak, mahogany, etc.

Animals Found :-
Wildlife in the Kerala sanctuary is varied consisting of 43 species of mammals, 233 of birds, 46 species of reptiles, 13 types of amphibians and 27 species of fishes. Among mammals some commonly sighted ones are elephant, gaur, sambar deer, lion tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, Sloth bear etc. Of the 233 species of birds, the important ones include painted bush quail, black rumped flameback, three toed kingfisher, forest eagle owl, Nilgiri wood pigeon and Tiger bittern. Some varieties of amphibians and fishes are common Indian toad, Indian bull frog, Indian tree frog, Filament barb, Silver fish, cat fish, etc. which can be spotted on a tour to Peppara wildlife sanctuary Kerala.

When to Visit :-
The climatic conditions of this place are generally pleasant. The best time however to plan a trip to Peppara wildlife sanctuary is from October to March. Summers can also be relaxing for tourists and monsoons are adorned with lush greenery which can also be considered for visiting.

Getting There
By Air : Thiruvanantapuram International Airport is connected to almost all the major cities of India and world. Internally, one can hire taxis, buses or auto rickshaws for reaching the destination from airport.
By Rail : The Trivanmdrum railway station is a major oint in South India and is therefore connected to all the major cities of India.
By Road : The city has very well developed roadways connections to rest of Kerala and nearby states. Some major cities distances are: Chennai- 708 Km, Banglore- 753 Km, Mumbai- 1543 Km, Coimbatore: 413 Km and Calicut- 382 Km.