Neyyar is a picturesque wildlife sanctuary scattered in 128 sq.km area on the southern tip of Western Ghats, in the district of Trivandrum. It forms a part of Agasthyamala Bio Reserve. The zone thick with dense tropical evergreen forest, plantations, grasslands, and medicinal plant varieties, presents treat for nature lovers. The Neyyar sanctuary is a home to 39 species of mammals, 176 species of birds, 30 species of reptiles, 17 species of amphibians and 40 species of fishes.
Other attractions in Neyyar include boating in the Neyyar dam lake and 2 hour safari including boat trip to island, visit to lion’s park, elephant rehabilitation centre, deer farm and a crocodile farm.
Neyyar has numerous trekking routes which can be explored without much difficulty.