Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary protects a forested section of the Western Ghats near the dam of the same name. Kerala Tourism lists Asian elephants, sambar and barking deer, Nilgiri tahr, langurs, sloth bear, lion-tailed macaque and leopard among its wildlife. The page also describes a walk to Vazhvanthol Falls as a sanctuary trek option. Trail access and permissions may change; confirm current arrangements with forest authorities. The source does not provide a dependable current opening time or fee.
Recorded highlights
Elephant Corridors
Leopard Territory
Malabar Giant Squirrel
Forest Ecosystem
Recorded activities
Elephant Tracking
Leopard Spotting
Forest Walks
Wildlife Photography
Research
Information status
Status: Needs reviewInformation last verified: October 2026Source: Kerala Tourism — Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary near Ponmudi in Thir…Sources:
- Tourism authority: Kerala Tourism — Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary near Ponmudi in Thir… Reference used in the record review; the verification findings identify the specific claims it supports.