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PEPPARA WLS

Mannoorkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It consists of the catchment area of the Karamana river, which originates from Chemmunjimottai, the tallest hill within the sanctuary. The sanctuary is named after the Peppara dam, commissioned in 1983 to augment the drinking water supply to Thiruvananthapuram city and suburban areas. Considering the ecological significance of the area, it was declared a sanctuary in 1983. The terrain is undulating with elevation ranging from 100 meters to 1717 meters. The area of the sanctuary is 75 km2 with tropical moist evergreen forests and myristica swamps.

Suggested time duration

4 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

December to March

Do's & Dont's

  • Do keep the premises of the Zoo neat and clean. 
  • Do not tease animals and do not carry firearms or any sharp objects.
  • Animals well fed by trained veterinarians. Please do not feed any animal inside Zoo.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
 10:00 AM 06:00 PM 50 35
  • Foreigner Adult Fee : 150

Other Fee's

  • 20/- for Still Camera
  • 150/- for Video Camera

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Vithura Bus Stand
10 KM 0471-2471011
Nemom Railway Station
34.8 KM 139
Trivandrum International Airport
38.5 KM 0471-2702600

What to Carry

  • Carry water bottle, food, camera.

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children Infants

Facilities

Toilets First Aid

Parking

Parking is available for 5 Cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Meenankal 5.3 KM

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PEPPARA WLS

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Dam Road, Mannoorkara, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

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