Wildlife Sanctuaries in Thiruvananthapuram

Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Multi-Species Sanctuary
Thiruvananthapuram District

Diverse wildlife sanctuary home to tigers, elephants, crocodiles, sambar deer, and Nilgiri langurs in Western Ghats setting.

Key Attractions:
Tiger Population Elephant Herds Crocodile Breeding
October to April
30 km

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

Elephant Sanctuary
Thiruvananthapuram District

Important elephant habitat featuring leopards, Malabar giant squirrels, and diverse forest ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Elephant Corridors Leopard Territory Malabar Giant Squirrel
November to April
50 km

Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Thiruvananthapuram District

UNESCO biosphere reserve harboring hornbills, Nilgiri tahr, wild boars, and endemic species.

Key Attractions:
UNESCO Status Hornbill Population Nilgiri Tahr
December to April
70 km