PEPPARA WLS
Mannoorkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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 |
Nearest Temples
SREE PADMANABHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Lord is worshiped through three doors
BHAGAVATHY TEMPLE
Only temple Dedicated to Saptha Mathrukkal
SRI JANARDHANA SWAMY TEMPLE
Temple dates back around 12th century
Nearest Attractions
TrekkingPONMUDI TREKKING
Serves as trekker's paradise with several beautiful trails
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