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Neyyar Dam
Neyyar is well known for Neyyar Dam is a popular picnic sport
with a lake and a picturesque dam site. Neyyar has some of the
rarest medicinal herbs in Kerala. The lake formed by the dam
across the Neyyar river is the bluest of blue, making boating
irresistible for tourists.
The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary of which the dam is a part is
the habitat of over a hundred rare species of fauna including
elephants, wild buffaloes, wild boar, porcupines, tigers and
a variety of snakes. A crocodile breeding centre and a lion
safari park are also located in the dam site.
How to Reach
Road: There is motorable road to the dam site which
is well connected by regular bus services from Thiruvananthapuram
city.
Nearest Railway Station : Thiruvananthapuram, about 32
km away.
Nearest Airport : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport,
about 38 km.
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