Fast facts
| Area |
778 sq Km |
| State |
Kerala |
| Languages |
English, Malayalam |
| Best Time to visit |
October - June |
About Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
If elephants are what you love to see on your wildlife tour, there is no better place than the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala. The sanctuary was established in 1895 and is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in India. The sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve in 1978.
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The sanctuary is located in the foothills of the Western Ghats and is spread over an area of 778 sq km. The artificial lake that provides a perfect photo op to visitors was result of the water resource management plan undertook by the British in 1895.
The sanctuary is home to a number of animals that include elephant, tiger, gaur, wild pigs, sambhar, barking deer, mouse deer, Indian wild dog and dole. The Periyar Lake is an ideal medium to watch the wildlife at the sanctuary. You can take a boat ride on the lake and watch animals busy grazing or basking in the winter sun. Early morning is an ideal time to see elephants. You can see herds of elephant drinking water, bathing or simply coming out of the verdant jungle. Trekking through the sanctuary is another exciting activity that you can enjoy in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Since March and April are the driest months, you can spot a large number of animals near the lake. If luck is on your side, you can even spot a tiger near the lake.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to some 100 species of butterfly and 240 species of bird.
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Around Nagarhole National Park
There are a number of beautiful places around Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary that you can include in your itinerary. Kumily, just four kilometres away from Periyar is well-known for spices. You can even take spice tours from Kumily. Kumily is an ideal place to know about spices and there use in traditional Indian cuisine. You can also visit spice and tea gardens in the area. Driving in the Cardomom hills is an exciting activity near Periyar. Kottayam, 117 kilometres away and Madurai, 140 kilometres from Periyar are other two places that you should visit.
Travel Tips
Prior booking and travel information will help you in making you tour smooth affair. Littering should be avoided in the park.
Climate
The temperature range from 21°C to 24°C during summer (March-June). During monsoon (July-August) the temperature remains between 19°C to 21°C. Winters are pleasant and cool.
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How To Reach
Madurai, which is about 140 kilometres from Periyar is the nearest airport. The nearest railhead is Kottayam, 120 kilometres away. Kumily is the nearest town to the park and is well connected by road with other parts of Kerala.
Forest rest houses and hotels run by Kerala tourism provide all the facilities. You can also stay at Kumily that has good accommodation options for tourists.
Wildlife India Tours offers complete information on wildlife in India. There are a number of wildlife tour packages on offer from Wildlife India Tours. To book wildlife tour package in India or a wildlife tour to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, all you have to do is just fill up the form given below.
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