Eyyar Dam Is Situated at Kallikkad Panchayath of Neyyattinkara Taluk, 30Km East of Thiruvananthapuram, at the Foot of Western Ghats

eyyar dam is situated at Kallikkad Panchayath of Neyyattinkara Taluk, 30km east of Thiruvananthapuram, at the foot of western ghats. Established in 1958, the dam was built Nfor irrigation purposes. It is the catchment area for the Neyyar River, Mullayar and Kallar. One canal of Neyyar flows to western districts of Tamil Nadu. The main river Neyyar flows through Kallikkadu, Ottasekharamangalam, Aryancode, Kezaroor, Marayamuttom, Neyyattinkara and Poovar and ends at the Arabian Sea. The 128sqkm Neyyar sanctuary occupies a beautiful wooded and hilly landscape, dominated by the peak of Agasthya malai.Tucked away in the southeast region of the Western Ghats, this wildlife sanctuary has vegetation from tropical wet evergreen forests to grasslands. With a rugged topography of meadows and slopes, altitudes ranging from 90 to 1800 meters above sea level, the sanctuary is contiguous with the Kalakkadu Tiger Reserve and Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary in TamilNadu. A beautiful lake and a picturesque dam site, Neyyar is the heaven for tourists who search for some serenity and isolation. A Tour to Neyyar Dam will refresh your spirits in such a beautiful surrounding. Agasthyakoodam Peak, 1890 meters high , the Meenmutty falls and the Reservoir of 9.06 sq km will make your tour more adventurous and full of fun. Tourist Attractions: The major tourist attraction near Neyyar Dam is its wildlife sanctuary which has a number of tourist attractions like: • Crocodile Park • Lion Safari Park • Deer Park • Watch Tower Flora and Fauna: The Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is a treat to all wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and bird watchers. The wooded forests and hills of the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary offer shelter to rich and diverse flora and fauna. Travel to Neyyar Wildlife sanctuary and get enchanted with its treasure trove of wildlife and nature's beauty. As you go deep on your safari tour to Neyyar wildlife Sanctuary, you can see Elephants, Nilgiri Tahrs (endangered mountain goats), Sambhars, Tigers, Gaur, Wild Boars, Jungle Cats, Indian Porcupines, Barking Dogs, Malabar Squirrels, Sloth Bears, Pythons, Cobras, Flying Snakes and many other mammals and reptiles. On your Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary tour, you can also spot diverse species of avifauna such as White-breasted Water Hen, King Fishers, Woodpeckers, Little Green Heron, Indian Cuckoos, Indian Hill Mynas, Mynas, Egrets, Little Cormorants, Gray Jungle Fowl, Darters and many more. The sanctuary has a remarkable diversity of vegetation. There are over 1000 species of flowering plants, including some of the best orchids in the world. Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre: A crocodile farm was set up in 1977 which also includes a habitat for otters. The Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre in Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary was named after late Steve Irwin as Steve Irwin National Park..

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