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Introduction:
The Wildlife Sanctuary at Peppara is one of the major wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala and is situated on Thiruvanthapuram-Ponmudi Road, at about 50 km north-east of the state capital - Thiruvananthapuram. Abounding in untamed wildlife and lush greenery, Peppara attracts wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world, and you must include a tour to Peppara in your Kerala holiday.
The Peppara Sanctuary encompasses a total area of 53 sq.kms, consisting parts of Palode Reserve (24 sq.kms.), and of Kottoor Reserve (29 sq. kms.). The Peppara Dam built on the Karamana River is located at the center of this popular Wildlife Sanctuary. A Tour to Peppara is highly recommended for enjoying the verdant tropical forests and an enchanting variety of wild animals and birds that is prevalent here.
The most common animals spotted at Peppara include Elephants, Sambars, Leopards, Lions, Deer, Wild Boars, Tigers, Panthers, Wild Dogs, Malabar Squirrels, lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, King Cobras and Pythons.
A visit to Peppara will allow you the pleasure of watching different species of birds like Darter, Little Cormorant, Pied Kingfisher, Egret, Black-bellied Terns, Spoonbills and others.
The sanctuary is also home to a variety of reptiles besides numerous insects like moths and butterflies. While on a tour to Peppara, you can also make yourself acquainted with the unique customs and traditions of the 13 tribal settlements residing here.
Among other attractions of Peppra is the lush green vegetation in the form of the three major forest belts. These include the Southern hilltop tropical evergreen forests found above a height of 1,000 meters; West coast semi- evergreen forests thriving between altitudes of 150 meters and 1,050 meters; and Southern moist mixed-deciduous forests found on the lower slopes of the hills.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at about 7 km from Akkulam.
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Thiruvananthapuram Central, at a distance of about 10 km.
By Road: Nearest Bus stand is Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station
Tourist Attractions
Aruvikkara - The Aruvikkara reservoir lies16 km north of Trivandrum city and it supplies water to the city. The place is remarkable for its exquisite scenic beauty and hence, ranks as a popular tourist spot.
Veli Tourist Village - This is an attractive beach resort located 8 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala. The picturesque village is bordered by the enchanting Veli Akkulam Lagoon. A number of water sports, a floating restaurant, an amusement park, speedboats and other facilities have made Veli a coveted picnic spot and a must-visit tourist destination on Tour to Peppara.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple - This is the most famous temple in Thiruvananthapuram and was built by combining the Kerala and Dravidian style of architectures. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered an important religious destination for tourists visiting Kerala.
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