Exotic wildlife and mesmerising natural beauty, Periyar or Thekkady in Kerala’s Idukki District makes for a perfect destination for travel enthusiasts. The place boasts of rich vegetation and covers an area of 777 sq km. Out of this, the famous Periyar National Park & Tiger Reserve is spread in 350 sq km area and serves as a retreat for nature lovers and wildlife junkies. The calm surroundings of Periyar act as an antidote to tedium.
A person visiting Periyar gets many things to explore here. The Periyar National Park houses many endangered animal species. Mainly famous for elephants and tigers, the park is blessed with rich biodiversity and is surrounded by the picturesque Periyar Lake, another major attraction of the place. The Periyar Tiger Reserve is home to numerous species of birds, amphibians, mammals, butterflies, fishes and reptiles.
The lush green spice plantations and tea gardens of Periyar are the sights to behold. Ensure yourself some free time to take a lovely stroll to the spice plantations of Murikkady inhaling the pungent aroma of spices scattered all over the area. Likewise, the refreshing smell of Murikkady’s tea gardens will make your journey worthwhile. And if you wish to enjoy the beauty of its serene environs for long then the facility of visitors’ stay is also available here. Spend a day staying in the beautiful cottages near the tea estates sipping the aromatic tea.
A boat cruise on Periyar Lake is an excellent way to explore the wilderness of Periyar. Spot its unique wildlife while cruising along the splendid lake. Tourists can also enjoy bamboo raft rides here.
Catch the exciting wildlife of the Periyar National Park by going for a Jungle Safari. You can have jeep safari to discover its dense woodlands. There will be moments when you will get an adrenaline rush as a result of watching the wildlife very closely.
The Spring Valley Mountain, also famous as Kurisumala, provides ideal trails for trekking expedition. Offering panoramic views of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and the stunning Periyar Lake, the valley is extremely famous among adventure and nature buffs.
You can buy handicraft items, exotic spices, antique goods, organic and eco-friendly products which are the specialty of Periyar.
By Air: The airports in Madurai and Cochin at 140 km and 190 km, respectively are the nearest ones from Periyar.
By Rail: Kottayam railway station is 110 km from Periyar.
By Road: There are state-run and private buses which ply regularly from cities like Kottayam, Munnar, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram and Cochin to Periyar.
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