The
Neyyar reservoir is easily navigable and extends 9.06 sq. km. The
vegetation varies from tropical wet evergreen to grasslands. The
Agasthyakoodam hill, 1890 metres high, lies in the premises of the
sanctuary. Elephants, gaur, sloth bear, Nilgiri tahr, jungle cat, wild
boar, Nilgiri langur etc. are seen. A crocodile rearing centre, deer
farm and lion safari park are the main attractions.
The
vegetation varies from tropical wet evergreen to grasslands. The
Agasthyarkoodam hill, 1890 metres high, lies in the premises of the
sanctuary. Declared as a sanctuary in 1958, it is the drainage basin for
the Neyyar River and its tributaries - Mullayar and Kallar.
The
Wild PopulationElephants, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Nilgiri Tahr,
Jungle Cat, Wild Boar, Nilgiri Langur can be seen here.
Other
AttractionsA Crocodile Rearing Centre, Deer Farm and Lion
Safari Park are the main attractions near the dam site.
