Neyyar Dam & Wildlife Sanctuary
നെയ്യാർ ഡാം
A reservoir and forest sanctuary at the foot of the Western Ghats, with boating on the lake, a crocodile breeding centre and watchtowers, a natural day trip from the city
Neyyar Dam was completed in 1958 and lies about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram. It is backed by the Agasthyamalai mountains and has wide views of lake and hills. The reservoir is surrounded by the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary. You can take a boat ride across the lake, visit the crocodile breeding centre and deer park, or climb a watchtower for mountain views. It is also a traditional starting point for climbing Agasthyamalai Peak. The lion safari park, which had long been closed because of the declining number of lions, must be checked before setting out. It can be combined with the Kottoor Elephant Centre, about 10 km away, as a one-day trip.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kottoor Elephant Rehabilitation Centre
- Vellayani Lake
- Kanakakkunnu Palace
- Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
- Napier Museum & Sree Chitra Art Gallery
- Beemapally Mosque
- Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
- Kuthiramalika Palace