Neyyar is located in the Southern state of Kerala in India and is spread completely over the southeast corner of the Western Ghats. It is spread over an area of 128 sq km and has vegetation from tropical wet evergreen forests to grasslands.
Survey says it has substantial amount of natural vegetation cover. There are 39 species of mammals, 176 species of birds, 30 species of reptiles, 17 species of amphibians. These species includes Tigers, leopards, sloth bears, elephants, sambar, barking deer, nilgiri langur and nilgiri tahr. It is also considered as Crocodile’s farm as there are about 45 mugger crocodiles. This park was inaugurated as Steve Irwin Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre in May 2007.
This place can be best visited during October to March and one can experience a deer farm and lion safaris located within the premises of Wildlife Sanctuary. Boat riding is also made avail to the tourists in picturesque Neyyar Lake. For adventure lovers trekking is also made possible to Agastiar Peak.
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a complete package for all the Naturalists. Call 9611196123 or request a call back.
