PEPPARA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Location : 50 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Known As : Gene Pool Sanctuary
Area : 53 sq. Kms
Best Season : January to May

THE GENE POOL SANCTUARY
Peppara wildlife sanctuary is a 'gene pool' sanctuary, with a rich variety of flora and fauna over a rugged terrain with running rivulets, rolling hillocks and green meadows. A boat ride on the site is a fulfilling experience.

The sub tropical and tropical evergreen forests are populated with a variety of wildlife. This sanctuary with its rich fauna and birds is emerging as a big attraction to wildlife enthusiasts.

The Wild Population
The sanctuary is home to Elephants, Sambhar, Lion-tailed Macaques, Leopards, and assorted birds. Gaur, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Tiger and the Nilgiri Langur are also among the main inhabitants of the park.


HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram, 50 kms.

Road:
Four daily buses run from Thiruvananthapuram to Ponmudi, via Vithura.

Time To Visit
Although Peppara is theoretically open all year, the main season is from January until May