Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Neyyattinkara taluk of Thiruvananthapuram. The sanctuary commissioned in 1958, covers an area of 128 sq km and stretches from Neyyattinkara taluk to the Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. This is the drainage basin for the Neyyar River and its tributaries - Mullayar and Kallar.
A large number of mammals, reptiles and avi fauna are inhabitants of this sancturary. Elephant, gaur, sambar, barking deer, wild boar, Indian porcupine, three-striped squirrel, lion-tailed macaque are among the animals found. A variety of snakes such as cobra, viper, python, rat snake, flying snake, lizard and birds such as mynah, kingfisher, white-breasted water hen, woodpecker, hoopoe inhabit the park.
In the premises of this tranquil sanctuary is the Agastyakoodam hill, the second highest peak in Kerala (1890m). The Lion Safari park and Crocodile farm are the main attractions of the site. The Neyyar reservoir is located nearby this sanctuary.
The best time to visit is November to February. The nearest airport and railway station are at Thiruvananthapuram (32 km).
The Youth Hostel and Rest House at Neyyar, the Inspection Bungalow of the Forest Department, the Dormitory of Irrigation Department, Agasthya House of the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation and the Rest House at Meenmutty are the places to stay.
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Neyyar Dam
Neyyar Dam, established in 1958, is located around 30 km east of Thiruvananthapuram and 38 km from Trivandrum International Airport, at the foot of the Western Ghats. Neyyar, Mullayar and Kallar are the rivers nourishing the dam. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is nearby. Watch tower, crocodile farm, lion safari park and deer park are the other attractions. Boating can be made in the reservoir. Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram is close to Neyyar dam. The site is very well connected by buses from Thiruvananthapuram
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Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram is located on the foothills of the Western Ghats near Neyyar Dam. It offers different courses and programs on Yoga and Vedanta. The Ashram has facilities for worship, rejuvenation therapies, panchakarma treatments, canteen, money exchange facilities, dormitories, library, and a boutique
Nanniyode is located in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala and lies near Palode on Thiruvananthapuram - Shenkottai road.
It lies amidst rubber estates and undulating hills. Here the main attraction is Pachayil Sree Dharmasastha Temple devoted to Lord Ayyappa. The Veterinary Biological Institute and the Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute are situated nearby.
Nanniyode is about 33 km from Thiruvananthapuram and the nearest major bus station is at Palode (3 km). Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station serves this area.
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Navaikulam is a village on the National Highway 47, in Thiruvananthapuram District, located between Kallambalam and Paripally. Navaikulam is about 45 km north of Thiruvananthapuram and 25 km south of Kollam. The village is renowned by the presence of Sree Sankaranarayana Temple, locally known as Navaikulam Temple. The famous mosque, Kaduva Palli is about 5 km from here. Tourist destinations such as Varkala, Paravur and Anchuthengu are close to this place.
Trivandrum International Airport and Varkala Railway Station are the nearest access points.
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Nettayam is located in Thiruvananthapuram District and is near Vattiyoorkavu. By road it is about 12 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Sree Ramakrishna Ashram is a spiritual center located here. Government Polytechnic is situated nearby.
Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
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Ookkodu is a small village in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. It lies around 5 km from Nemom and 12 km from East Fort.
Cherupalamannam Shiva Temple, a highly revered shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated here. Vellayani Temple, Nemom Ganapathi Temple, Nemom Sree Mahadeva Temple, Sree Krishna Swami Temple and Jama Masjid are within 5 km radius.
Daksha Seth Dance Company, a center for Indian performing arts, is situated here.
Regular bus services connect Ookkode with East Fort and Pappanamcode. Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station are around 12 km away from the village. Trivandrum International Airport (20 km) serves this area.
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Palode, located 35 km from Thiruvananthapuram, on the way to Kuttalam is a small hamlet on the foothills of the Western Ghats. Covered by lush green forests and rubber plantations, Palode and its surroundings feast the eye. The Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals and the Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute are situated here.
The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport and the railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. Palode can be reached by motorable roads from most parts of Kerala.
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Palode Bus Station
Palode Bus Station is situated on the Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmala road ( State Highway 2). Kerala State Road Transport Corporation runs regular buses to Palode. Short distance services are also available to the places such as Attingal, Kilimanoor and Venjaramoodu. The station operates fast passenger and ordinary buses.
Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.
Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute is a short distance from Palode town
Parassala / பாரசலா , also spelt Parashala, is one of the prominent towns in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. The place lies about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram, along the National Highway 47.
The town has numerous churches, temples, mosques, hospitals and educational institutions. Parassala Mahadev Temple, a highly revered shrine located here, was built by Mallen Chembakaraman Delava of Venad royal family. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva.
Southern Kurisumala, a famous Christian pilgrim center, and Venkanchi Vattavilai Sri Bhadrakali Amman Temple are worth visiting. Neyyattinkara, Amaravila, Kollayil, Pazhugal and Edaikodu are the nearby towns and villages.
All buses to Nagercoil from Thiruvananthapuram pass through Parassala. Parassala Railway Station, on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kanyakumari line, is the local railhead. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.
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Parassala Mahadev Temple
Parassala Mahadev Temple is a highly revered shrine located at Parassala in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. It was built by Mallen Chembakaraman Delava of Venad royal family.
The presiding deity here is Lord Shiva. The temple enshrines the idols of Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesh. The local populate also worship nagas here. Pradhosha puja and dhara are the main offerings at the temple.
Parassala is about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram. All buses to Nagercoil from Thiruvananthapuram pass through Parassala. The nearest railhead is Parassala Railway Station, about two kilometers away.
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Parassala Railway Station
Parassla Railway Station falls on the railway line that connects Thiruvananthapuram and Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari-Bangalore Express and Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil Passenger are the main train connections.
The nearest main stations are Amaravila Railway Station and Nagercoil Junction Railway Station, 9 km and 41 km respectively. The railway station is located about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.
Parassala Mahadev Temple is located nearby.
Parassala Bus Station is the nearest bus terminal. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.
Station Code: PASA
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Parassala Bus Station
Parassala Bus Station is situated on National Highway 47. All buses from Thiruvananthapuram to Nagercoil and Kanyakumari pass through this station. Buses frequently ply from Parassala to Thiruvananthapuram, Amaravila, Neyyattinkara and Poovar. Local services are also available to various places near the town. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates super fast, fast passenger and ordinary buses from here.
Parassala Mahadev Temple is the main attraction in the town. Nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport.
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