Neyyar dam and surrounding places are good. The view of the dam and the park nearby offers a good spot for family picnics. But the horrible thing is the "wildlife sanctuary". It's just a name for animals put under captivity in a confined space. The boating program includes boating to a nearby island which has the "deer park" and elephant and crocodile "rehabilitation" centre. There's nothing but very few crocodiles put in a cage and an elephant (yes, only one) in chains. They say that it's too old. And after that comes "deer park" - again lots of deer in a confined space, just like in a zoo! Why do they call this a wildlife sanctuary? I really don't know. This costs 250 per person! The natural beauty of the place is breathtaking and awesome! But why does the management do this? They could have turned this into something beautiful and memorable for the people who visit right? Totally unhappy with the management of tourism here. Now you decide whether to visit or not.

Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is a popular one day destinations in Trivandrum. Situated in an area of around 128 km square and is a part of the Agasthyamala biosphere reserve. This reserve forms the basin for the Neyyar River and its tributaries Kallar and mullayar. The natural vegetation and the diverse species of mammals such sloth bear , tiger, leopard, elephant, barking deer, sambar, etc several species of birds and reptiles together form a large ecosystem. A crocodile rehabilitation centre and Elephant rehabilitation centre has also been set up here. Tourist information complex provides all the information and tickets for parking and entry. Boating facility is available but carries limited number of people and there could be a long wait for boats to return. Boating takes one towards a small forest cover where the lions and leopards are said to be conserved. Few small stalls and a ktdc restaurant work here. Even though the hygiene and maintainable are average regarding the eateries. There is very less vegetarian choice of food / meals available in the same. It would be better to carry the food and water to this spot. The park near the dam is a place that people spent the evenings. Overall Maintenence is poor in this reserve. The authorities cancel the boats whenever they feel like. The parking facility is too far. People park on the road side . The whole road is crowded and one can expect a long traffic jam there.

Very good place for a vacation with friends and family. The boat trip is awesome

Wonderful experience. Peaceful atmosphere, clean and fresh air. Not many staff around, except at the ticket counters. The premises are well constructed, due to which they stay in good shape despite lack of maintenance. The snack bar is very friendly and have fair prices, and also doubles up as onofficial information counter. Good place to spend 2-3 hours relaxing and unwinding.

The boat safari is not good. There are no lions, only 2 elephants, 6-7 crocodiles and deer. Deers are visible from the road to wildlife sanctuary. You can just enjoy the ride.

Neyyar dam is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, South India, located on the foot of the Western Ghats about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram.It was established in 1958 and is a popular picnic spot. Lying against the southern low hills of the Western Ghats, Neyyar Dam has a scenic lake. Neyyar dam is situated at Kallikkad Panchayath of Kattakkada Taluk of Trivandrum district. The peak Agasthya kooodam is very near to Neyyar dam. The dam was built in the land given by an agriculturist known as Karuvachiyil Krishan Panicker, Father of Janaki Thankamma, Maruthummoottil family, and his other family members for irrigation purposes. One canal of Neyyar flows to western districts of Tamil Nadu. The main river Neyyar flows through Kallikkadu, Ottasekharamangalam, Aryancode, Kezharoor, Perumkadavila, Marayamuttom, Neyyattinkara and Poovar and ends at the Arabian Sea.

Monday- Closed This place is complete trekking type with a small landscape. With kids it’s quite interesting place, they will have a good experience and exploring elephants life . Plan early to travel as you can see bathing of elephants. Every elephants are maintained independently and separately. Deers are another spotting place with huge counts . Good picnic spot with family

Superb experience Neyyar dam is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, South India, located on the foot of the Western Ghats about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram.[1] It was established in 1958 and is a popular picnic spot.Neyyar 2nd State (relates to both Madras and Kerala States) Government of Kerala started work on the project in their area in October 1956.The Neyyar Dam is a rubble masonry gravity-type dam with a height of 56 m (184 ft) and length of 295 m (968 ft). Its structural volume is 105,000 m3 (3,708,040 cu ft). The dam creates a reservoir of 106,200,000 m3 (86,098 acre⋅ft) of which 101,000,000 m3 (81,882 acre⋅ft) is active (useful) capacity. The reservoir's surface area is 91 km2 (35 sq mi) and the dam's spillway has an 809.40 m3/s (28,584 cu ft/s) maximum discharge capacity.Wild life includes gaur, sloth bear, Nilgiri Tahr, jungle cat and Nilgiri langur, wild elephants and sambar deer.

Best place for weekend trip. You will get a ticket 2500/- for 5 people. Which include boating, crocodile park and dear park. All staffs are friendly and helpful. Small snacks counter available. Renovation work is going on.

Absolutely loved this scenery. It's good for a weekend ride. Best place for bikers. As this is full of Off Road trails and gravel tarmac not suitable for normal bikers. After reaching here you will be entering into the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary. This is located in the middle of the dam, were Lion SAFARI park is located. They will take you there via boat and will give a Ride inside the park inside a bus fully caged so you can approach so close to the lions and you can view the experience so alive. They also have rehabilitation area of Crocodiles. This is what Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is best known for. You can see a wide variety of Crocodiles over there. And mainly you are not allowed to take bath in this dam area as during the months between November to April the crocodiles will come near to the banks of the dam to lay their eggs. So careful on those months. There are several sign boards indicating about such warnings.

Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a superb place, blending with nature—hills, lakes, forests, and parks. The boating from Wildlife Santuary to Deer Park was great! You can take a small walk inside the forest to reach the deer rehab park. There is plenty of space for kids, family, and friends. The crocadile park could be improved more to attract tourists! One thing that we missed was the lion safari, as new lions are yet to reach!

The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the southern state of Kerala in India is spread over the southeast corner of the Western Ghats, and covers a total area of 128 km2 (49 sq mi). It is located between 77° 8’ to 77° 17’ east longitude and 8° 29’ to 8° 37’ north latitude, central location 8°33′N 77°12.5′E. Although it was declared as a sanctuary in 1958, not much was done about wildlife conservation, until 1985, when a separate wildlife wing was set up and as a result, conservation efforts have gathered momentum. It is part of the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. This is the drainage basin for the Neyyar River and its tributaries - Mullayar and Kallar. The towering peak of Agasthyamalai at an elevation of 1868 meters is a very prominent landmark. Climate The mean summer temperature is around 35 degrees Celsius and the winter being around 16 degree Celsius. The average rainfall from the Southwest monsoon between May and July and the Northeast monsoon between October and November, is about 2800 mm. The tourist season here is between the months of November and March. Flora and fauna This sanctuary has a substantial natural vegetation cover. The diversity of its flora makes the sanctuary an ideal gene pool preserve. There are 39 species of mammals, including tiger, leopard, sloth bear, elephant, sambar, barking deer, bonnet macaque, Nilgiri langur and Nilgiri tahr. 176 species of birds, 30 species of reptiles, 17 species of amphibians and 40 species of fishes are reported from the sanctuary. A crocodile farm, set up in 1977 at Neyyar, is home to around 20 mugger crocodiles. The Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre was inaugurated at Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in May 2007. Neyyar Elephant Rehabilitation Centre complex within the area cares for several elephants, from elephant calves to an 87-year-old elephant, and offers elephant rides and elephant feeding. There is also a deer rehabilitation centre.

This sanctuary has a substantial natural vegetation cover. The diversity of its flora makes the sanctuary an ideal gene pool preserve. There are 39 species of mammals, including tiger, leopard, sloth bear, elephant, sambar, barking deer, bonnet macaque, Nilgiri langur and Nilgiri tahr. 176 species of birds, 30 species of reptiles, 17 species of amphibians and 40 species of fishes are reported from the sanctuary.A crocodile farm, set up in 1977 at Neyyar, is home to around 20 mugger crocodiles. The Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre was inaugurated at Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in May 2007.Neyyar Elephant Rehabilitation Centre complex within the area cares for several elephants, from elephant calves to an 87-year-old elephant, and offers elephant rides and elephant feeding.There is also a deer rehabilitation centre.

Beautiful dam... Good atmosphere... Speed boat ride available in dam... Neyar lion safari park is on the dam...

There are no lions like the photos suggested. It’s where animals (all 5 of them) are kept in captivity, not sanctuary. The people don’t speak English or Hindi so are pretty useless. Price for foreigners is 500ind for 10 mins on a boat to the other island where crocodiles are kept in a tiny concrete bath and a life chicken is waiting to be eaten by a python. Just cruel.

Neyyar wildlife Sanctuary It's a good place for one day trip with family and children's. In this Sanctuary they have a lion Safari park, Deer and Crocodile rehabilitation center. Boating has good experience with proper safety measures.

Nayyar Wild Life Sanctuary have one of the biggest landscape covering in Trivandrum. Most of its area is covered with Neyyar dam Reservoirs. Lion Safari park and crocodile parks are also situated in and around these Reservoir. If you wanted to explore Neyaar wild life sanctuary, you should follow through Riverside roads. To be frank if you want to explore Neyaar wild life sanctuary, you should stop checking pictures and videos on social media.. go out and watch the sceneries. The best places near Neyyar is amboori and it's hillside

Superb. It is awesome site to hang with friends and family. Dam, park, reservoir, Safari park, boating, etc are good to visit.

Very nice beautiful place. Must go if you r in Trivandrum.

No Lions in the lion Safari park. Boating charge is unreasonable.

Scenic location with lion safari, boat rides and just walk around. Coupled with the Elephant Rehab centre will make a action packed day tour.

Nice guy bipin,our boatman n guide. Very friendly n informative. sad no lion's on the premises. Was a good unplanned drive.. to see this place... The boats used could be a little bigger n better, saw crocodiles ,a python, hill full of deers n 2 elephants.

Neyyar dam and it's wildlife sanctuary is a good place to just visit. Never recommend it to come and see from a far away place.If you stay at trivandrum just come and visit.Lion safari park is there but when I reached there on 13October 2023they told me the lions are dead. You can go and see dam area enjoy boating 250 /- per head KTDC stay, resturant and beer parlour available.and there is crocodile , elephant and deer park to see

The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the southern state of Kerala in India is spread over the southeast corner of the Western Ghats, and covers a total area of 128 km2 (49 sq mi). It is located between 77° 8’ to 77° 17’ east longitude and 8° 29’ to 8° 37’ north latitude, central location 8°33′N 77°12.5′E. Although it was declared as a sanctuary in 1958, not much was done about wildlife conservation, until 1985, when a separate wildlife wing was set up and as a result, conservation efforts have gathered momentum. It is part of the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve.

Place is closed.Visited on 21st Nov and we were informed at the gate that all activities are closed.

You can easily spend half day here. Check in advance if the attractions are open for the day. Because they close some on ad-hoc basis. Place is not so crowded.

It's a good place for one day trip with family and children's. In this Sanctuary they have a lion Safari park, Deer and Crocodile rehabilitation center. Boating has good experience with proper safety measures.

Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thiruvananthapuram is a thrilling place to enjoy lion safari by the Western Ghats. It houses a crocodile farm, a rehabilitation centre for elephants and an array of wildlife species along with lions and deers. The sanctuary is also home to several medicinal herbs, thick plantations and meadows presenting an enchanting sight. Even the ride to Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a treat for the nature lovers.The sanctuary has a substantial natural vegetation cover, which supports diverse wildlife including birds, mammals and reptiles. Tigers, elephants and lion-tailed macaques are among the common sightings. Leopards, Sambar deers and Nilgiri tahrs can also be found roaming in the wild. The safari takes you to the lion park, elephant rehabilitation centre and crocodile farm among other places. During the safari, you’ll also trek through the forests and find other animals like leopard cats, flying squirrels and hares.The bus trip to the Lion Safari Park lets you in the natural habitat of the lions. You can find them roaming around or lazing under a tree watching your activities.

The best part of visiting this place is, we've to go on a small boat trip to reach there. The animals are very much close to nature out there. The animals are very well protected. We can see elephants, lions, crocodiles, deers etc.

One of the best tourism destinations in kerala with 🦁 Lion safari park in island and A huge Dam which is in Neyyar River. Things to visit there Aquarium. Lion safari park Boating Dam Park. Deer rehabilitation center Crocodile park

Nice place to visit here on weekends with family or friends. Lot of best backgrounds to clicks some pics on save the dates or reels. Also having lots of place to walk or jogging. A peaceful atmosphere, boating also available

It’s 1 hour from Trivandrum city. The place has a crocodile park that can be accessed without a boat. Opens at 9 am. Nothing much to see. The sanctuary is on another island and we need to use a boat to see it. Took us about 1.25 hrs to enter the boat, see the 2 elephants, few deer and 2 crocodiles and return. To see the deer, you will need to go early before it gets too hot, else they will go up the hill and return only in the evening when it cools down. So please plan accordingly. We paid 250 per person. Not really worth the time and money, in my opinion. The lion park is not there anymore as the lions died. There is place to drink tea, coffee etc outside . You wont find any proper restaurants nearby, though. There is one ktdc but we dint try it.

Breathtaking Natural Paradise Neyyar Dam is an absolutely amazing place to experience the beauty of nature in all its glory. The lush greenery and serene atmosphere make it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts like myself. The pristine surroundings are a sight to behold, and the dam itself adds to the charm of the place. Whether you're into hiking, bird-watching, or simply relaxing amidst nature, Neyyar Dam has it all. I highly recommend visiting this stunning destination – it's a true gem!

A few types of boating are available: 1) Family boat of 6 (Rs2,500/-) 2) Group boating of 20+ (Rs10,000/- above. Per head Rs500/-) - we should wait until the 20 people slots are filled. Safety first! Gave life jackets before entering the boat. We took the exclusive family boating option, which was nice and our kids enjoyed it well. The driver had a good knowledge of the dam reservoir and its nearby locations. Since 2019, the lion safari park has been closed. After the coronavirus lockdown period, most of the lions died. He took us to another place where we could see 2 elephants, 5-6 crocodiles and some deer in another enclosure. Altogether, it took around 1hr to 1hr and 15 minutes only. Staffs were very friendly.

This is one of the beautiful wildlife sanctuary in kerala. It is beautiful not because of its diverse species but because of mode of travelling. One can only find lion, crocodile and monkey here, but to enjoy it one needs to travel by way of boat, bus, and walking

Closed now due to COVID situation, but can enjoy exterior view...

Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoyable. Lion safari and crocodile park are okay. Deer park good one.

Great place for a day off from our stress. We feel relaxed. There are lots of places to go there. Dam side which has great view. There a tower which we can see the whole view. Thier is lion safari. Deer park. Crocodile park. Lots of places are there to visit. Its a nice place to spend time with our friends family. We won't feel much heat of the sun thier. Its a great place.

Nothing to see... Only you'll get a nice drive till there and once you reach there nothing to see.. boatng is available but you've to bring 10 members or else will have party 2.5 k. Crocodile park is there and you can see them taking rest

Amazing 1 hour boating trip. The package includes lion safary, crocodile and dear rehabilitation area. Overall grt

Good Place for one day trip with family. For boating, deer and elephant (2 nos only) trip charge of 250 per person. No need to take boating in dam as this is part of package in wild life santury. Nothing else we need to carry all things better to go with proper things especially no proper food .. hence grab some snacks form outside... Max trip in wild life would be 45 min which includes boating time .... Nothing much in dam.. over all 14000 steps to walk to complete the wild life.. be prepared

Calm and silent area... Mostly couples..

It's a beautiful Serene place. Went along with my family Boat ride was awesome. Had a great time enjoying the nature 🌿🍃

India's first lion safari park. Now there is no lions. Good view of dam and a 30 minutes of walk. 10rs per head for entry.

Very nice place to spend weak ends with family especially children. The dam and boating experience is awesome. Ther👏is so many places to visit.

It was an adventurous trekking experience leads to a beautiful waterfall.

Nice place to visit with family. When you are visiting, make sure that you are visiting the top of ghe DAM, otherwise its waste of time. If you have someone wh are aged aged and could not use the steps, then tell in the ticket counter when you are taking the ticket and get the vehicle permission to go to the top of the Dam by Vehicle.

Nice place for wild life photography

Good place. They have a mini bus ride to forest where there are tigers. But currently one of them is dead and the other one is almost dead. Plus they only have boat ride to the forest now which is overpriced. Would definitely recommend mini bus ride instead of boat ride.

Well care for elephant, best place for one day outing& animal lovers

Nice place for boating and lion safari park available here one day family trekking and crocodile and rock python can saw here and behind the elephant rehabilitation center here small 4 elephant and 7 big elephants here one day tour with family and enjoying here thanku

Nice n cool place near my home

Amazing place to click beautiful photos

Nice

The way of Neyyar wildlife sanctuary is wonderful it will give you an unforgettable bot ride with backwater

Roads to be maintained ..

Could be improved and well maintained

(Translated by Google) Google Machambi did not even see a single lion (Original) ഒരു സിംഹത്തിനെ പോലും കണ്ടില്ല ഗൂഗിൾ മച്ചമ്പി 😔 🌹

Deer park

In online it is mentioned as 450 as person and in telephone call also mentioned as 450 per person but now they had raised it double for per person Rs 1000 for ....they are reasoning the corono for the doubled amount totally disappointed

Waste no worth for entry fees

Very nice place

Disappointed....

Good ambience. But lot of travelling required. Crocodile park is not that much good.

Good place in moody times♥️

Nice place.worth visit for picnic.

Really good

Beautiful, serene and oh, so unspoilt. To add to the charm, we witnessed rains and a sudden drop in temperature. Must visit!

Nice atmospheres

Best option for a day trip. Safari park alone disappointed me.

They charged ₹415/head for lion safari and it is not at all worth

Heaven. ❤️

Very bad experience to visit this place

Great eco tourism spot.

Peaceful place

Nice place

Best place to visit ❤️

(Translated by Google) Enjoy ... The road ahead is very bad. (Original) ആസ്വദിക്കാൻ കൊള്ളാം...വരുന്ന റോഡ് വളരെ മോശം ആണ്.

So beautiful place bro you can feel the cold on the top of the dam

Only one 🦁 in this park

Beauty of the nature

An excellent location for bio -zoology students. Tree collection is admirable. Animals also is a winder. A picnic spot too. The wast calm atmosphere in side the wall has sufficient place for a long leisure.

Approximately 25kms from trivendram. Good place to visit for couples. It's boring for a single person. If your expectations are on the higher side you better visit any other place. Entry fee 10 INR. There is an aquarium too, entry fee 30 INR.

Enjoy 😊😊😊

Good........

Lion Safari was closed

Missed it 😪😪😪

Very nice place

Place to adventure, sight seeing, lion safari, boat ride.

Nice place

Good place peaceful.

(Translated by Google) Sthari Park requires a minimum of 15 lions (Original) സ്ഥാരി പാർക്കിൽ മിനിമം 15 സിംഹങ്ങളെങ്കിലും വേണം

Loved it

Nice place

Vera lvl in Kerala dam view

Not satisfied... High charges for boating

Nice place

A good place 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍

Best place for a one day trip.

Calm and peaceful place where we can spend a one day trip with family. Boating facility is there which cost 750 for 6 persons. For having lunch ktdc restaurant and a canteen is available which is priced on reasonable side.. I think no other restaurants is available near to the place

Scenic beauty. Spend a little time there at evening. Wonderful experience.....

There is not a single lion tiger alive, at present. However place is full of natural beauty. one day outing with family is good. keep water n food along with you.

Only the boating went well....no animals were seen due to rain and flooding. Rs.1100 was the boating charge for half an hour.

Mainly scenic beauty. Only boating is provided now for a group of 10. Wild life sanctuary is not functioning.

Not much of wildlife can be seen nowdays due to extinction. But the place is indeed beautiful and refreshingly cool for nature lovers. The location is not the correct one. Here you can see only one crocodile & a phython by paying 25/- Rupees per person. The real crocodile park is on the other side of the island and to reach there, one has to pay Rs. 250/- including boating.

Not tourists worthy, but a nice spot for hanging out. Good views and nice wildlife boat ride. Cons: *The KTDC Tamarind needs painting and cleanup. *The dam boat ride is not needed if you're taking the deer park safari. *No lions in the Lion park

It is blessed with various specious of animals and reptails.Those who are interested in animals and jungle safari surely they will love it

The perfect place to spend time with your family. The boat ride is for 1 hour and the sanctuary is nature's hidden gift offering breathtaking views of the western ghats. We can sight elephants, birds, crocodiles and deer. Unfortunately the lions here have passed away and government is working on getting lions from other countries, that was the only disappointment. Overall its a must visit for all nature lovers, photographers and tourists.

Boat safari in vast endless water body with opportunity to see wild life, playful elephants, highly subsidised ktdc cafe, friendly driver cum guide, untouched forests, chirping orchestra of multiple birds. One does not get to see wild animals in open, though.

Visited the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Felt like there are lot of opportunities for the concerned authorities to completely utilize this tourist space. But seems like they aren't using it properly. Sad to see such a beautiful place which remains unutilized and not well maintained.

A very beautiful trip during seasons as the route has a lot of greenery Safari option is available only till 5 pm(the lion safari is currently not available) And for trekking we have to book a day earlier contacting them. There is a KTDC restaurant as well with a medium pricing.A good picnic spot with childrens park,aquarium,and a good view. Ksrtc bus service is continuously available till 8pm