Kerala

Neyyar Dam, located 30 Km off Thiruvananthapuram city of Kerala attracts both domestic and foreign tourists. While the park, boating, crocodile breeding center, and lion safari park attract local tourists, Sivananda Yoga Ashram is the main attraction for foreigners.

The artificial lake behind the dam has several islands and the main one hosts the lion safari park, which is accessible only by boat. A deer rehabilitation center, Steve Irwin Crocodile Park, observatory tower located towards the east of the dam, etc are the other attractions.

Beyond the dam is reserve forest, which is rich with variety of rare medicinal plants. Trekking enthusiasts can take trekking trips that last a day or many days together. Neyyar Dam is also the starting point for trekking to Agastyarkoodam, a pilgrim center in the midst of forest, named after Seer Agastya, who has shared the wisdom of Ayurveda to its practitioners several centuries ago.

A guest house and another restaurant operated by KTDC offer the necessary refreshments.

How to reach there:

Nearest city is Thiruvananthapuram, which is 30 Km away. KSRTC operates frequent bus services to this place.

Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram

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