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Being set
in the high ranges of the Western Ghats in Kerala, Periyar is
spread in a tropical forest area, a mixture of deciduous, semi-evergreen
and characterized by tall trees, and a closed canopy.
The Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve has a picturesque
lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Formed with the building
of a dam in 1895, this reservoir meanders around the contours
of the wooded hills, providing a perennial source of water for
the local wildlife. You may even get a glimpse of the tiger
during this season. A summer palace of the former Maharaja of
Travancore, set along the lake, is a hotel and a fine place
to stay. Spice gardens and plantation estates surround the national
park.
On your tour to Periyar you can see the rich bird life
including the Giant Hornbill, Cormorant, Darter, Osprey, and
Racket-tailed Drongo. The Indian Python and King Cobra are among
the reptilian fauna. Periyar has a few Nilgiri Tahr, good numbers
of which may also be seen on a day excursion to nearby Eravikulam
National Park near Munnar.
The main attractions on Periyar Travel include Kumily, a plantation
town closely associated with Thekkady. It is situated on the
outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary. It is an important shopping
center and spice trade center, the main bus station and most
of the medium range accommodation in the Periyar region is in
Kumily.Another important place of visit is Murikkady which is
a panorama of cardamom, coffee and pepper plantations. Pandikuzhi
is one of the popular picnic spots of Periyar, situated between
Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu State border.
General
Info
Area : 778 sq km.
Best Time To Visit :
The best season to visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary
is from the months of October and June.
Language
: English, Malayalam.
Climate :
Annual temperatures generally vary between 15*C and 31*C. April
and May are the hottest months. Mean annual rainfall is 2030mm.
The southwest monsoon lasts from June to August/September, with
maximum precipitation occurring in July-August. High rainfall
also occurs during the northeast monsoon in September-November.
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Kumily
Situated just 4-kms from Periyar, Kumily is a growing town where
tourism is fastly catching up just like the spice trade, the
major occupation of this small town. The town is also well equipped
with the excellent hotels and resorts for accommodation.
Cradomom Hills
Periyar and Kumily are the most convenient points from which
visitors can easily explore Kerala's beautiful Cardamom hills.
Guide will approach you at offers of trips via jeep or taxi
to the hills and if you can get a group together, these trips
work out as a good travel value.
Boat Cruises
Boat cruises make the best option to check out the wilds of
Periyar Sanctuary. Today the Periyar Lake presents an excellent
boating spot for tourists. Although it is unusual to see many
animals from the boats, still you spot a family of Elephants,
Wild Boar, and Sambar Deer by the water's edge. The upper deck
is best for wildlife viewing when taking a boat cruise, but
better turn up half an hour early to get the best seat. You
can also consider renting your own boat.
The best way to explore Periyar is by boat, but you also have
the option of spending time atop watchtowers. For this kind
of wildlife watching, however, you need to be completely silent.
Trekking is an option open only to the serious naturalist. For
such visitors, the Forest Department provides local tribal guides.
A walk into the forest with them is an experience unto itself,
as you come to learn about their customs, ethnicity and legends.
Periyar National Park
Situated in the hills of the Western Ghats, the Periyar region
is a forest rich area inhabited by a large population of mammals.
Periyar National Park in Kerala covers an area of about 5,500-hectares
of land. The main attraction of Periyar National park is the
Periyar Lake, formed by the construction of a dam on the Periyar
River in 1895. While on wildlife tour to the Periyar National
Park one can easily spot large herds of Indian Elephant and
the Nilgiri Langur.
The forest area is a tropical region, a mixture of deciduous,
semi-evergreen, and evergreen 'sholas'. Over 200 varieties of
birds and 100 types of Butterflies can be seen here. The rich
bird life at the Periyar Wildlife National Park includes the
Giant Hornbill, Cormorant, Darter, Osprey and Racket-tailed
Drongo. The Indian Python and King Cobra are among the reptilian
fauna. Other animals that can be seen here are Gaur, Wild Pigs,
Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog and
very rarely, a Tiger.
The forest area is a tropical region, a mixture of deciduous,
semi-evergreen, and evergreen 'sholas'. Over 200 varieties of
birds and 100 types of Butterflies can be seen here. The rich
bird life at the Periyar Wildlife National Park includes the
Giant Hornbill, Cormorant, Darter, Osprey and Racket-tailed
Drongo. The Indian Python and King Cobra are among the reptilian
fauna. Other animals that can be seen here are Gaur, Wild Pigs,
Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog and
very rarely, a Tiger.
Where To Stay In Periyar National Park
Forest rest houses-Periyar House, Aranya Niwas, etc.-situated
in the park's tourist complex area offer good accommodation
facilities. The Lake Palace at Eddapaliyam, which was once the
royal residence of the Maharaja of Travancore, and Spice Village
are the two other better options for accommodation in the area.
Apart from these, there are many other rest houses where accommodation
is available to suit every budget.
Mammals
The Park has 35 species including the Wild Elephant, Tiger,
Panther, Wild Dog, Gaur, Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Sloth
Bear, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Lion-Tailed Macaque, Civet, Leopard,
Nilgiri Tahr, and Nilgiri Langur etc.
Reptiles
At the Periyar Sanctuary you can find reptiles like King cobra,
Viper, Krait, a number of non-poisonous Snakes, Bicoloured Frogs,
Tortoise and Crocodiles.
Avifauna
Here you can find 265 species including the great Indian Hornbill,
Peafowl, Brahminy kite and black - Winged Kite. Aquatic birds
Like Darter, Little Cormorant, Kingfisher, Black - Necked stork
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By Road
: Kumily, the nearest town from Periyar is well served
by both state and private buses from Kottayam, Ernakulam and
Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
By Rail : Kottayam at 114-kms is the nearest
railhead from Periyar.
By Air : If you wish to travel by air the nearest airports
from Periyar are at Kochi (Cochin) at 200-kms or Madurai in
Tamil Nadu at140-kms. |
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