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Periyar Tour
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 Fact Files : Periyar District : Idukki Location : 186 km SE of Kochi in the Idukki district of Kerala Poular For : Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Spice Plantation Best Time To Visit : September to March To See : Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Tribal Heritage Museum, Mangaladevi Temple. Most Famous For : Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Don't Miss : A Scenic Walk to the Ayurvedic Factory located 1 km away. Must Experience : Elephant Safari in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Getting Around : Peermade – 39 km, Pachakanam – 42 km, Gavi and Pullumedu – 48 km. To Shop : Kerala Spices, Cee Pee Spices, Indian Spices, Crescent Spices. Getting There : Air - Nearest Airport : Kochin International Airport. Nedumbassery. Rail - Nearest Railhead – Kottayam 119 km / 2 hrs. Road - 5 km from Kumily on NH220. On NH 19, which runs the length of Eastern Idukki District. Inside Tip : Stay away from the Wild Elephants in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary as they at times may become furious. Where to Eat : Muthoot Cardamom County, Hotel Kumily Gate, Hotel Lake Queen. Staying Options : Ashley Bungalow, Thrisangu Haven, Wood Palace Resort, Misty Mountain Plantation, High Valley Resort, Paradisa Plantation, Canaan Valley Homestay. |
Periyar is better known for the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve in Thekkady. Situated high in the ranges of the Western Ghats, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the 16 Project Tiger Reserves in India. At the heart of the sanctuary is the picturesque Periyar Lake , a major attraction of the region. Formed with the building of a dam in 1895, this reservoir provides continuous water for the local wildlife. Periyar Wildlife Reserve is one of the few places where you can observe elephants in their natural habitats.
The lush green forest of Periyar has a beautiful lake right at the center, which meanders along the contours of the wooded slopes, serving as a perennial source of water for the wildlife population. Teeming with wild elephants, Periyar is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world, where you can witness herds of playful elephants roaming freely or bathing and swimming at the Periyar Lake.
The population of tigers at Periyar is also on the rise, and these tigers, along with the some elusive species like Nilgiri tahrs (a kind of a wild goat), form an integral part of the various tourist attractions in Periyar.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to a wide variety of other animals like leopard, wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur (a primate), bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines, squirrels, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar and sloth bear.
Other tourist attractions in Periyar include several species of birds and reptiles. Cormorants, Darters, Kingfishers, great Malabar Hornbill and racket-tailed Drongos are some of the birds that can be spotted here. The reptiles frequenting Periyar include Monitor Lizards, Python and Cobra.
The perfect way to explore the tourist attractions in Periyar is through motorboat cruises on the lake or from watchtowers. One can even enjoy a ride on the elephant back and watch the enchanting wildlife from close quarters.
Your tour to Periyar can also feature visits to the nearby spice gardens. These gardens are botanical treasure troves whose biodiversity and wealth are unparalleled. 
Tourist attractions
Some of the famous tourist attractions in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady are –
Flora: The tropical, deciduous and semi-evergreen forests are characterized by tall trees and a closed canopy. Extensive patches of grasslands alternate with the forests.
Fauna: You can see elephants, bisons, antelopes, sambars, wild boars and may be even tigers at the sanctuary. The birdlife includes darters, cormorants, kingfishers, great Malabar hornbills and racket-tailed drongoes.
Reptiles: Monitor lizards, Pythons, king cobras, flying lizards, flying squirrels, flying snakes and flying frogs are the reptilian inhabitants of this incredible sanctuary.
Park Trips: The Periyar Lake offers excellent Boat cruises for tourists, enabling you to spot elephants, Wild Boar, and Sambar Deer by the water's edge.
Climate
Best time to visit Periyar is between the months of October and April.
