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India-Kerala-
Periyar |
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Introduction :
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The Periyar wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady is an important tourist
attraction. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest and most
visited wildlife reserves in India. It occupies 777 square kilometres of
the Cardamom hills regions of the Western Ghats. The majority of its
visitors come in the hope of seeing tigers and leopards. However, there
are plenty of other animals : elephant, sambar, Malabar giant suirrel,
gaur, stripe-necked mongoose, wild boar and over 260 species of birds
including Nilgiri wood pigeon, purple-headed parakeet, tree pie and
flycatchers. It is situated on the Periyar lake in the hills of Western
Ghats and is the finest sanctuary for viewing & photographing Indian
wild elephants |
| Area |
492 sq. km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 29 °C, Min 18
°C.
Winter : Max 21°C, Min 15.5 °C. |
| Language |
Tamil, English,Malayalam |
| STD Code |
0423 |
| Rainfall |
203 cm |
| Best Time to Visit |
September to May |
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How to get there :
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Air: Nearest airport is Madurai- 140 kms connected with Madras, Trichy &
Bangalore.
Rail: Nearest railhead is Bodinayakanur 67 kms but however Kottayam
(114 kms) is the convenient railhead.
Road: Cochin- 190 kms, Idikki- 66 kms, Kodaikanal- 160 kms, Madurai-
145 kms, Munnar- 113 kms, Trivandrum- 272 kms, Kottayam- 114 kms.
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Places to Visit : |
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Wild Life |
Kumily |
Murikkady |
Pandikuzhi |
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Cradomom Hills |
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Excursions : |
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Madurai |
Kottayam |
Forest Arubi creek |
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Shopping : |
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In Kumily, close to Periyar, you will find majority of souvenir/craft
shops. The best buys are - Silk scarves and paintings, jewelery,
ornaments and trinkets. |
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Accommodations : |
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Hotel Spice Village |
Taj Garden Retreat |
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