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Highlight :
Kerala has got a lot of unique reasons to be
called a paradise. An equable
climate, sun kissed beaches,
emerald backwaters, idyllic
hill stations, exotic wildlife,
breathtaking waterfalls,
Ayurvedic health holidays, enchanting
art forms, magical festivals,
historical monuments, a
mouthwatering cuisine and lot more...... All
this gives you a unique experience
PERIYAR
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Location |
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In the south Indian State
of Kerala, on the high ranges of the western
ghats. |
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Tourist Attractions |
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Tigers, Elephant. |
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Best Hangouts |
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Periyar Lake |
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Best Activates |
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Boat Ride on the Periyar
lake |
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Nearest Tourist Destinations |
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Cochins, Madurai,
Alleppey, Kottayam. |
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When to Visit |
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September to May |
About Periyar
Periyar, also known as Thekkady
is best known for its wildlife, is a must-see for all
visitors to Kerala. The Periyar Lake lies at the heart
of the sanctuary, which is a veritable paradise for
all wildlife lovers. Situated within the boundaries of
the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of
Kerala, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one
of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world.
Periyar is a park where one can witness playful
pachyderms roaming freely with their family and
friends, whose population is currently around 800. The
population of tigers is also increasing appreciably.
The landscape varies from hilly to flat grassland
areas at the edges of the lakes. The vegetation is of
moist deciduous type.
Major Tourist
Attractions in Periyar
The Animals
Periyar is a veritable paradise of elephants. Herds of
playful wild elephants can be seen near the Periyar
lake, their favorite haunt for frolicking in the
water. Periyars wildlife variety includes the tiger,
sambar, barking deer, mouse deer, the Nilgiri langur,
wild dog, porcupine, lion tailed macaque, Malabar
squirrel and sloth bear. There are approximately 40
tigers in the area as per the latest reports.
The Birds
Some 260 species of birds are found at Periyar. These
include darters, cormorants, ibises, gray herons,
mynas, flycatchers, orioles, wood pigeons,
kingfishers, kites, ospreys, thrushes, and an
appreciable number of blue-winged parakeets
The Periyar Lake
A boat ride on the lake will make your Periyar tour
absolutely fantastic. Sighting the elephants from the
boat is very easy, as they come in herds near the lake
to frolic in the water. The lake is also the most
ideal place to watch the birds. So take a boat ride
and enjoy the picturesque surroundings of the lake.
Getting There
Air : The nearest airport is
Madurai (140km).
Rail : The nearest major rail junction is Kottayam. |
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