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Peppara
The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, India. It consists of the catchment area of the Karamana River, which originates from Chemmunjimottai, the tallest hill within the sanctuary.
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Places to Visit
- Peppara Dam: Peppara Dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Karamana River in Thiruvananthapuram District. It is built by the Kerala Water Authority in 1983 has a catchment area of 83 km2 and receives an average rain fall of 481 cm.
- Shendurney: Shendurney is a place near Peppara in Kerala, about 26.7 km away.
- Bonacaud: Bonacaud (Kerala state, India) is the base station of the famous peak, Agasthyarkoodam in the Agasthya hills. The Agasthya hill range is famous for its abundance of rare herbs and medicinal plants.
- Kallar–Meenmutty: Kallar–Meenmutty is a place near Peppara in Kerala, about 7.9 km away.
- Ponmudi: Ponmudi (the Golden Peak) is a hill station in the Peringamala gramapanchayath of Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala in India.
Sightseeing Places
- Peppara Dam: Peppara Dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Karamana River in Thiruvananthapuram District. It is built by the Kerala Water Authority in 1983 has a catchment area of 83 km2 and receives an average rain fall of 481 cm.
- Shendurney: Shendurney is a place near Peppara in Kerala, about 26.7 km away.
- Bonacaud: Bonacaud (Kerala state, India) is the base station of the famous peak, Agasthyarkoodam in the Agasthya hills. The Agasthya hill range is famous for its abundance of rare herbs and medicinal plants.
- Kallar–Meenmutty: Kallar–Meenmutty is a place near Peppara in Kerala, about 7.9 km away.
- Ponmudi: Ponmudi (the Golden Peak) is a hill station in the Peringamala gramapanchayath of Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala in India.
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Peppara Dam
Peppara Dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Karamana River in Thiruvananthapuram District. It is built by the Kerala Water Authority in 1983 has a catchment area of 83 km2 and receives an average rain fall of 481 cm.
Shendurney
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Bonacaud
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Kallar–Meenmutty
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Ponmudi
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 33 km from Peppara.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Balaramapuram railway station, about 27 km from central Peppara.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Peppara (Apr, May, Jun) averages 24–31°C with about 304 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Peppara (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–29°C with about 258 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Peppara (Oct, Nov) averages 23–29°C with about 428 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Peppara (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 21–32°C with about 47 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
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History
- Summary: The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, India. It consists of the catchment area of the Karamana River, which originates from Chemmunjimottai, the tallest hill within the sanctuary.
- Overview: The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, India. It consists of the catchment area of the Karamana River, which originates from Chemmunjimottai, the tallest hill within the sanctuary. The sanctuary is named after the Peppara Dam, commissioned in 1983 to augment the drinking water supply to Thiruvananthapuram city and suburban areas.
- Ancient History: The area was formerly a part of the Paruthippally range of the Thiruvananthapuram territorial division. Forests consist of part of the Palode reserve (24 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi)) and part of Kottoor reserve (29 square kilometres (11 sq mi)). The total water spread of the reservoir is 5.82 square kilometres (2.25 sq mi).
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Significance
The area was formerly a part of the Paruthippally range of the Thiruvananthapuram territorial division. Forests consist of part of the Palode reserve (24 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi)) and part of Kottoor reserve (29 square kilometres (11 sq mi)).
Historical Significance
The area was formerly a part of the Paruthippally range of the Thiruvananthapuram territorial division. Forests consist of part of the Palode reserve (24 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi)) and part of Kottoor reserve (29 square kilometres (11 sq mi)).
Frequently Asked Questions
Peppara is most comfortable in January, February and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is March (average high 34°C) and the wettest months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 33 km away. The nearest railway station is Balaramapuram railway station, about 27 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Peppara Dam.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 28°C to 34°C over the year, with about 2765 mm of rain in total.
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