Periyar wild life sanctuary located in Kumily Kerala is one of the top Tourist destinations in kerala. Coverage area is 777 sq kms. Formed in 1895, this reservoir is around the wooded hills, providing a permanent source of water for the local wildlife. Though it is a tiger picnic spot, tourists come here to view the Indian elephants.

The Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats in god’s own country Kerala. Landed in the lap of the mountains, The Periyar wildlife sanctuary environment is very fresh to cool ones mind. The cool air of the deciduous forest gives one a chance to get relief from tensions and long to return for more.
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South India’s most popular wild life sanctuary is Periyar. It is filled with bison, Wild elephant, boar, languor, the great Indian tigers and more. At noon you can go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals and while returning in the evening you can see kathakali, dance drama of Kerala and at night you can halt at Cardamom country in Periyar Cottage. You can even proceed to Kumarakom which has lush paddy fields, Panasonic Backwater stretches, highlands and extensive rubber plantations. You can check Into a traditional house boat and cruise through the backwaters and stay overnight In the houseboat which is a/c deluxe 01 room.
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Tourist Attractions in Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary

Kumily

About four kms from Periyar, Kumily is a fast developing town where Tourism is catching up just like the spice trade and the major occupation of this small town. The town is also well occupied with good hotels and resorts for Accommodations.

Cardamom Hills

Periyar and Kumily are the most possible points from which visitors can easily diagnose Kerala’s beautiful Cardamom hills.

Boat Cruises in Periyar Wild life Sanctuary

By going on boat cruises you can check out the wilds of Periyar Sanctuary. Periyar lake offers and excellent boating spot for tourists. Although It is strangely to see many animals from the boats, still you see a family of Elephants, Sambar Deer and Wild Boar by the edge of lake. You can also use boat of your own for some hours by renting. To increase your chances, it is better to catch the 7.00 am boat. The best time to visit here is from the months of October and June.

Travel Tips to Periyar WildLife Sanctuary

By Flight

Cochin airport about 200kms away and Madurai in Tamilnadu about 140kms away.

By rail

Kottayam in Kerala about 114kms away from Periyar.

By Road

Kumily about 4 km is the nearest town is well served by both state and Private buses from Kottayam, Ernakulam and Madurai in Tamilnadu.

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