Trivandrum Peppara Wildlife sanctuary Ponmudi Location Dam

This sanctuary spread over 53 sq. km on the Western Ghats, is accessible from Vithurai, which is on the way to Ponmudi. With its rich flora and fauna, Peppara, dotted with hillocks, forests and eucalyptus plantations, is emerging as a great attraction for wildlife enthusiasts.

Peppara is 12 km away from vithura situated between Trivandrum - Ponmudi. Peppara is for birdwathcers and buterfly lovers. The Peppara Dam built on the Karamana river provides water to the district. The sanctuary includes part of the Palode and Kuttoor reserve forests and covers an area of 53 sq km. you can do one to two day treks here, but for that, you need to take permission from the Chief wildlife Warden, Trivandrum. For more details call 0471-2322217