Visiting Ground
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Book safari permits online in advance; weekend slots sell out.
- Wear dull colours and keep quiet in the vehicle.
- Carry your ID: it is checked against the permit.
Hours for this nature spot are not listed yet; Safaris run in early morning and late afternoon slots. Many national parks and tiger reserves close their core zones during the monsoon (roughly July to September or October). is typical for wildlife, forests & gardens in India. Know them? Post an update.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Ground
All places near Neyyattinkara →Chengal Maheswaram Shri Shiva Parvathi Temple
temple · 3 km
Kuzhipallam Botanical Garden
sanctuary · 7 km
Aazhimala Shiva Temple
temple · 12 km
Rock-Cut Cave Shiva Temple, Vizhinjam
cave · 14 km
Parasurama Swami Temple
temple · 21 km
Marthandam CSI Church
church · 21 km · Kanniyakumari
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Kuzhipallam Botanical Garden · Thiruvananthapuram7 kmCrocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre · Thiruvananthapuram22 kmNeyyar Wildlife Sanctuary · Thiruvananthapuram22 kmKonni Ecotourism - Elephant Camp · Pathanamthitta122 kmVariety Botanical Garden · Thiruvananthapuram3 kmBotanical Garden · Thiruvananthapuram7 kmHow to reach Ground
From Thiruvananthapuram
About 29 km by road (23 km straight line). Directions · places near Thiruvananthapuram
From Kanyakumari
About 74 km by road (59 km straight line). Directions · places near Kanyakumari
From Kollam
About 97 km by road (77 km straight line). Directions · places near Kollam
Nearest towns with a guide: Neyyattinkara (2 km) · Kovalam (14 km) · Kovalam (16 km). Coordinates 8.38696, 77.09483. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Ground?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Ground?
Hours for Ground are not published here. Typical for wildlife, forests & gardens in India: Safaris run in early morning and late afternoon slots. Many national parks and tiger reserves close their core zones during the monsoon (roughly July to September or October). Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
How far is Ground from Thiruvananthapuram?
Ground is about 29 km by road from Thiruvananthapuram (23 km straight line), 74 km from Kanyakumari and 97 km from Kollam. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Ground?
Nearby: Chengal Maheswaram Shri Shiva Parvathi Temple (temple, 3 km), Kuzhipallam Botanical Garden (sanctuary, 7 km), Aazhimala Shiva Temple (temple, 12 km), Rock-Cut Cave Shiva Temple, Vizhinjam (cave, 14 km), Parasurama Swami Temple (temple, 21 km), Marthandam CSI Church (church, 21 km).
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