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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary|Periyar National Park Kerala

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is beautifully set in the high ranges of the Western Ghats in the state of Kerala. The picturesque lake, set in the middle of the park, acts as a reservoir that provides drinking water to the wild population of the area. In this Periyar Wildlife sanctuary, Watch out for the thick grass cover enveloping the area which surrounds the lake, as you may see a hungry tiger hiding behind it, quietly waiting for its prey Kerala Wildlife Tours,Hotels in Periyar.

The Maharajah of Travancore is credited for the establishment of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is also sometimes known as the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary.

The thick forests of the park include a mix of deciduous, semi evergreen and evergreen trees, which occupy most of the area inside the sanctuary.

The sanctuary was established in the year 1950 and was accorded with the status of a national park in 1982. It was declared a part of the Project Tiger in 1978 to save the fast decreasing population of the wild beast. The Periyar National park Kerala is much famous tourist destination and is a visit to be enjoyed by everyone Kerala Wildlife Tours,Hotels in Periyar.

Wildlife Attractions - Periyar National Park Kerala

The wildlife sanctuary at Periyar houses a diverse variety of flora and fauna. Towering forests of tropical trees can be seen all over the place. Some of the commonly found trees in the park include mango, jamun, tamarind and banyan. Varieties of grass are found all over the place, helping to feed the numerous species of herbivorous animals.

Periyar National Park Kerala - Most of the visitors who visit the park hope to get a glimpse of the tiger or a herd of elephants mightily stamping their way through the tall grass. Major varieties of fauna include the Malabar giant squirrel, Malabar horn bill, deer, stripe neck mongoose, egrets, lizards, civet cats and the Brahmin eagles.

In this Periyar National Park Kerala, hundreds of other variety of birds and butterflies also call the sanctuary their home. Major bird species include blue-winged parakeets, Great Indian Horn bill, Nilgiri Wood Pigeons, black-winged kite,white-bellied tree pies, Laughing Thrushes, fly catchers, darters, barbets, cormorants, darters, kingfishers, moorhen, egrets, and the Brahmin eagles. We offer booking services to Hotels in Periyar

Getting There
By Air - The nearest airport from which Periyar can be accessed is at Cochin, about 190 km away.
By Rail - The nearest railhead is Kottayam, situated just 114 km from Periyar.
By Road - The town of Kumily is situated just 4 km from the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The town is well connected through roads to all the major cities in Kerala.

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