Neyyar Damkovalam
A Picturesque Dam
Overview
This popular picnic spot is part of Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary and is particularly famous for the rare medicinal herbs and plants that are grown around.
What To Expect?
A nature lover's paradise featuring a Lion Safari Park, a Crocodile Rehabilitation Center, and a Deer Park. Enjoy a tranquil boat ride on the reservoir with views of the Agasthyamala Peak. The area is also home to the famous Sivananda Yoga Dhanwantari Ashram.
Tips
- Mondays are weekly holidays for the Lion Safari and Crocodile Park, so plan your visit between Tuesday and Sunday.
- Book the boat ride early in the morning for a chance to see wild elephants coming to the water's edge.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the dam complex and parks involve significant walking.
- Carry bug repellent if you plan to explore the forest trails near the sanctuary.
- Visit the Sivananda Yoga Ashram nearby if you are interested in a short introductory meditation or yoga session.
Exploring Neyyar Dam
More About Neyyar Dam
Located about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram, Neyyar Dam is a popular picnic spot established in 1958. It is built across the Neyyar River and serves as the gateway to the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which covers over 128 square kilometers of lush Western Ghats terrain.
The dam area is particularly famous for its rare medicinal herbs and plants that are cultivated in the surrounding forests. One of the unique attractions here is the Lion Safari Park, where visitors are taken into a fenced forest area in specialized buses to spot Asiatic lions in their natural habitat.
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How to reach Neyyar Dam
Neyyar Dam is roughly 38 km from Kovalam and 30 km from Trivandrum city. It is best reached by private taxi or state transport buses (KSRTC) which run frequently from the East Fort bus stand in Trivandrum.
Tips for Visiting Neyyar Dam, kovalam
- Mondays are weekly holidays for the Lion Safari and Crocodile Park, so plan your visit between Tuesday and Sunday.
- Book the boat ride early in the morning for a chance to see wild elephants coming to the water's edge.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the dam complex and parks involve significant walking.
- Carry bug repellent if you plan to explore the forest trails near the sanctuary.
- Visit the Sivananda Yoga Ashram nearby if you are interested in a short introductory meditation or yoga session.
