.Neyyar Dam - The Beauty Of The Western Ghats - Thiruvananthapuram - Kerala - India.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 main river Neyyar flows through Kallikkadu, Ottasekharamangalam, Aryancode, Kezharoor, Perumkadavila, Marayamuttom, Neyyattinkara and Poovar and ends at the Arabian Sea. It boasts of a beautiful Watch Tower, a Deer Park, a Lion Safari Park and a Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre as well. The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary of which the dam is a part is the habitat of over a hundred species of fauna including the Asian Elephant, tiger, leopard, Slender Loris and reptiles and amphibians like the King Cobra, Travancore Tortoise, etc. One can avail boating facilities at the reservoir which provides for a beautiful panoramic view of the area.The picturesque surroundings of the Neyyar dam reservoir are a sight to behold. And those who intend to stay there and relish its beauty could get their wish fulfilled by staying at the elegant Agasthya House. Located close to the watch tower and very near to the dam, Agasthya House is your perfect base to explore the attractions in and around Neyyar dam. Boating on the reservoir, visits to the Lion safari park and the crocodile park and forest treks are some of the popular activities here.
Location : Inside the Dam premises, opposite to the view tower
near the Forest Information Centre.
Distance : Airport 35 Km, Railway Station 30 Km & Bus Stand 1Km
AGASTHYA HOUSE
Neyyar Dam P.O, Trivandrum, Kerala-695572,
Phone: ++91-471-2272160Neyyar Dam Trivandrum Lion Safari Entry Fee.
250 per person for Adults
125 per person for Children (5 to 12 years)
5 per person for Children (Below 5 years)
Neyyar Dam Trivandrum Boating Ticket price
400 per person for Safari Boat (20 min)
250 per person for Speed Boat
Neyyar Dam Trivandrum Address: The Wildlife Warden
Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Division
Forestry Complex, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar
Vattiyoorkavu P. O., Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: +91 471 2360762, 078905 69099.
Email: [email protected]