Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Protected wildlife area in Western Ghats, Kerala, India.
This 53-square-kilometer sanctuary contains dense forests, hills, and streams where leopards, elephants, and numerous bird species thrive.
The sanctuary received its protected status in 1983 alongside the establishment of Peppara Dam, which supplies water to Thiruvananthapuram city.
Tribal communities around the sanctuary maintain traditional practices, interacting with the natural environment throughout the Western Ghats region.
The sanctuary offers guided treks from September to March, with starting points at Trivandrum railway station, located 44 kilometers away.
The sanctuary features Myristica swamps and peaks reaching 1717 meters at Chemmunjimottai, supporting 233 bird species and 43 mammal species.
Location: Kerala
Part of: Western Ghats
GPS coordinates: 8.64722,77.16667
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:00
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