PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
 This
periyar sanctuary is spread over an area of 777 sq. kms.
Periyar wildlife sanctuary is situated at Thekkady. One
of India's major sanctuary areas. The sanctuary offers
a lovely and comfortable way to see the animals via boat
rides on the man-made lake, which the wildlife areas encircle.
The forest of this sanctuary slope into the man made lake
at the bottom of the hill. This lake serves as the water
hole for the animals and they come here to drink or bathe. |
Periyar
sanctuary attracts a large number of nature lovers every
year.
In addition to the wild life, there are water and land
birds galore here, and one can sometimes find dedicated
bird watchers setting in for one or two weeks of serious
observations. In the lap of the mountains, the sanctuary's
environ is like a canvas of many shades. |
| The fresh air of the moist deciduous forest
gives one a chance to experience the peace and serenity
and long to return for more. Over 260 species of birds
including Nilgiri Wood Pigeons, blue-winged Parakeets,
White bellied Tree Pies, laughing Thrushes and Fly Catchers
reside here. |
BEST
TIME TO VISIT
December to May.
PROMINENT FUANA
Elephant, Tiger, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Nilgiri
Tahr, Wild Dog, Porcupine, Lion-tailed Macaque, Malabar
Squirrel, Flying Squirrel, Sloth Bear, Gaur, etc.
HOW TO GET THERE
The nearest town is Kumily which is 4 km from the Park.
The nearest railhead is at Kottayam, which is 114 km from
the park. The nearest airport is Kochi, 190 km and Madurai
which is 145 km from the park. |
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