| Amongst the festivities, celebrations and adventure | | | | Woodpeckers, Darters, Little Cormorants, Little |
| of sporting activities lies the dense forests, serene | | | | Egrets, White-breasted Water Hen, Common Mynas, |
| waterways, aromatic plantations and foggy hill | | | | Indian Hill Mynas, Indian Cuckoos, Gray Jungle Fowl |
| stations of Kerala. Popularly known as God's own | | | | and the Brahminy Kites. |
| Country, it promises a lifelong experience to all of | | | | Since Neyyar Reservoir extends to over 9.06 sq km |
| you, planning a holiday in Southern India. In addition to | | | | of are, it offers tourists excellent opportunity for |
| all this, the presence of some of the most exotic | | | | pleasure navigation activities like sailing and fishing. |
| wildlife sanctuaries of India here; add up to the thrill | | | | Trekking and rafting facilities are also available here |
| of all wildlife lovers and nature gazers even more. | | | | but you should be highly physically fit to take up such |
| So, if you are planning to take a trip to Kerala this | | | | challenging trips. Usually, a one-day trekking trip from |
| winter season, do not miss its Neyyar wildlife | | | | Neyyar to Kombai to Meenmutty includes boat ride |
| sanctuary. Situated in the south-eastern part of the | | | | for 9 km up to Kombai and then a 6 km guided trek |
| Western Ghats, this sanctuary is a sheer pleasure to | | | | to Meenmuty falls. Whereas, a two-day trek includes |
| visit simply because of its beautiful landscape. Being | | | | an overnight halt at the camp house of Meenmutty |
| the drainage basin of the Neyyar River and its other | | | | along with other fun filled and adventurous activities |
| tributaries, this wildlife sanctuary is a treasure trove | | | | like guided row boating up to the deer park, visiting |
| of diverse flora and fauna. The park sprawls over an | | | | the crocodile rearing centre, trekking in the forest |
| area of 128 sq km and has the famous | | | | and the lion safari park. |
| Agasthyakoodam hill in its premises standing tall at an | | | | The best time to visit this wildlife sanctuary of Kerala |
| elevation of 1,890 meters. | | | | is between the months of October to January. The |
| As you go start on your safari tour to Neyyar wildlife | | | | nearest airport and railway station to this wildlife |
| Sanctuary, you can see Sloth Bears, Nilgiri Tahrs, | | | | sanctuary is in Thiruvananthapuram. In case, you |
| Elephants, Gaurs, Indian Porcupines, Lion-tailed | | | | want to travel by road, you can drive down via |
| Macaques, Jungle Cats, Malabar Squirrels, Sambars, | | | | Kattakkada from Thiruvananthapuram. For boarding |
| Barking Deers, Tigers, Wild Boars and Nilgiri Langurs | | | | and lodging during this Indian wildlife tour, you can opt |
| to name a few. Along with this, you also get to see | | | | for one of the wildlife tour packages offered by |
| a variety of reptiles like the Cobras, Rat Snakes, | | | | leading adventure tour organizers. Most of them |
| Flying Snakes, Vipers, Pythons and Lizards. To top it | | | | provide attractive accommodation facilities in Neyyar |
| all, this wildlife sanctuary is home to a variety of | | | | rest house, KTDC's guest houses or youth hostels at |
| exotic birds like the King Fishers, Little Green Heron, | | | | highly affordable prices. |