Periyar National Park located in Kerala, India. The main attraction of the park is the Indian the elephants and the tigers.

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Periyar National Park is as beautiful as you have seen in varied media. This national park's rich biodiversity is on point. The mesmerizing blend of wildlife and adventure attracts tourists from around the globe. All globetrotters love to get lost in spellbound wild creatures and vegetation and these minute details of the Periyar jungle enrich every traveler's soul. Several royal Bengal tigers are living in the Periyar National Park in Kerala. They are the main wild creature in the park.

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About Periyar National Park

Tall trees are marvelously coordinated with each other so the motivating mingle of the flora is just a thing to capture thoroughly. The park is embellished with a quaint lake at the heart of the haven which is artificial several years (100 years) old lake at Thekkady. Thekkady is popular for its wild elephants and heavily set up Western Ghats jungle. Periyar National Park in Thekkady is enclosed by abundant evergreen and in-depth forests, shelter for several animals such as deer, elephants, sambar, Nilgiri Langurs, and many more mind-blowing animals. The abundant beauty is here to find out for the wildlife lover. The coverage of the clouds and the stream of a waterfall during your travel are indeed incredible. The wanderers will merge with nature and crave spotting animals particularly Tigers are their main. Apart from the tiger, many enthralling creatures live here, including Indian elephants. Nature welcomes guests with open arms as far as the eye can see. A nature lover can witness and observe a lot in a short amount of time.

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Wildlife Safari in Periyar National Park

The boat safari is indeed full of fascination in Periyar Lake one can experience and find the brilliance in this. You can perfectly feel the wilderness in the steady ride of the boat safari. There are other full of entertaining offerings than boat safari as well, those are Trekking & Rafting, Camping, Night Trekking, Nature Walk, Green Walks, and many more. Those fulfilling experiences will remain unforgettable for you. Tourists enjoy the boat safari at the earliest morning even 7 am around. You can also book your boat for you and your family. Boat cruises can make you move throughout the lake and spots would be very charming from the boat safari.  The animals that you can spot are Elephants, Wild Boar, and Sambar Deer by the water's edge teaming well with a few beautiful water bodies. The upper deck is best for flora and fauna views having a boat cruise.

Tourist Attractions in Periyar

What makes tourists fall for Periyar National Park? There is a point of interest that is a must-visit for all age groups. They would love the beautiful diversity of the place which has heart capturing setting to make you feel like wandering here not only once but often. The followings are the best places for tourists to visit.

Kumily

Kumily is located on the periphery of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and is closely connected with Thekkady. Thekkady and Periyar Tiger Reserve are so close to Kumily, a beautiful town in Kerala. Kumily is full of hustle and bustle so you will love this popular tourist destination’s specifications.

Murikkady

Amid the Idukki district of Kerela 5 km away from Thekkady, there is a Murikkady an ultimate picnic destination. Keeping in mind captivating lush green trees and peaks, this place is famous for the agricultural estate of varied spices like coffee, pepper, and cardamom.

Vandanmedu

The dense forest of Vandanmedu mountain place is full of beauty and covering them would be super attractive. This offbeat place is as wonderful as you have expected before visiting here. This hilly region's diversity is full of richness and famous for its large creation of Cardamom

Taking a boat ride on Periyar Lake

Located near the sanctuary, Periyar Tiger Reserve has featured the unwavering beauty of the boat ride inside the park. The attractive adventure of a boat safari for 1.5 hours offers you plenty of excitement and spotting wild creatures is no less than infinite pleasure.

Although tourists have the option of exploring the region through Boat Safari in Periyar is extremely popular. Tourists can undertake three-hour safaris two times in the day.

Best Time to Visit

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During Winter- October to March

Winter is one of the peak times of the year and flawlessly the region looks beautiful. Periyar is beautiful in every season but in winter it’s colour and variation of the green space look mesmerizing. Periyar is not as cold as you must be expecting. Winter days are layered with sunny while the nights are cold in moderate. The temperature during winter keeps on by and large between 20°C to 32°C. You can get the best out of flora and fauna safari and boating experiences in this charming distinctive place of Periyar.
periyar during summer

During Summer- April to July

Periyar is very soothing in terms of season as it has moderate summers and this can be one of the best seasons as well as per tourist’s choice. Summer season is one of the best times to visit. You will be able to view the rare animal species throughout this time because the atmosphere is pleasant and dry. The temperature goes up between 29°C to 35°C.
periyar elephant

During Monsoons- July to August

During monsoon, Periyar is clean and emerald and this is something new in the case of national parks Periyar is open during monsoon season as well. The Rain Spells the entire park whether it is a wildlife sanctuary or a tiger reserve. Every corner of the jungle eludes freshness from the rich biodiversity of the Periyar jungle and surely visitors will enjoy the adventure in the jungle completely.
periyar rhinos

Flora & Fauna

The Periyar National Park is constituted of deep and wet deciduous forest and a powerful team of tropical evergreen, and semi-evergreen. There are ample species of mammals including 246 species of birds, 28 species of reptiles, 8 species of amphibians, 22 species of fishes, and 112 species of butterflies that can be easily spotted in the Periyar.
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History Of Periyar

The Periyar National Park is one of India’s most attractive and famous tourist destinations. This Verdure park is located in the Western Ghats, Idukki district of Kerala. This Popular park is also well-known as the Periyar Tiger Reserve. There is a northeast boundary of 90 km which is situated between Kerala and Tamil Nadu state. In total.
Periyar Hotels

There are ample options of hotels, homestays, and resorts for your comfortable stay after a hectic wildlife safari tour in the Periyar forest.You all will be moved by the relaxing staying options after busy safaridays. Though, all these following hotel options are as good as your home because you do have not to feel that you are staying from the comfort of the home, and no compromise on your daily lifestyle. Most of the hotels are featured with an outdoor pool, pampering spa treatments, and a gym.

  • Cassells Jungle Resorts Thekkady
  • Noah's Nest Tree House
  • Spice Village Resort
  • Cassells Farmhouse Villa
  • Tabernacle Haven Thekkady
  • The Mountain Courtyard Thekkady
  • Avadale Thekkady
  • Abad Green Forest Thekkady

The Boat Safari is indeed full of fascination in Periyar Lake one can experience and find the brilliance in this. You can perfectly feel the wilderness in the steady ride of the boat safari. There are other full of entertaining offerings than boat safari as well, those are Trekking &Rafting, Camping, Night Trekking, Nature Walk, Green Walks, and many more. Those fulfilling experiences will remain unforgettable for you. Tourists enjoy the boat safari at the earliest morning even 7 am around. You can also book your boat for yourself and your family.

Boat cruises can make you move throughout the lake and spots would be very charming from the boat. The Animals that you can spot are Elephants, Wild Boar, and Sambar Deer by the water's edge teaming well with a few beautiful water bodies.The upper deck is best for flora and fauna views while experiencing the boat cruise.

Apart from Tigers, Elephants, and other animals that can be established in the Periyar National Park are Wild Pigs, Sambar, Gaur, Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, Indian Wild Dogs or Dholes, and more. There are approx. 40 Tigers in the Periyar National Park. And, is also considered the habitat of the elusive Nilgiri Tahr, which can rarely be seen but commends its presence.

Planning a well-planned tour to capture the wildlife will be fruitful here in this park. Amazing forest life can be lived here so grabbing those jungle lives for a few days is also intensifying.

By Air: Madurai Airport is the closest airport and it is almost 140 km away from Periyar.

By Rail: The closest railhead is located in Kottayam which is approx. at a distance of 110 Km.

By Road:Periyar has strong connectivity from end-to-end roads from all the happening cities of Kerala. You have multiple options of vehicles if you are going by road.

Geographical Details about Periyar
  • 1. Total Forest Area – 925 Square Kilometres
  • 2. Core Area – 350 square kilometres
  • 3. Type of Forest – tropical evergreen, semi -evergreen and moist deciduous forests, montane grasslands
  • 4. Rivers – Vaigai River, Periyar Lake dam.
  • 5. Hills – Cardamom Hills and Pandalam Hills
  • 6. Temperature – between 28°C and 36°C. in summer and 15 °C in December in winter
  • 7. Annual Rainfall – The average rainfall of Between 2000 and 3000 mm of precipitation fall annually.
Road Distance from Periyar to following Cities
  • 1. Distance from Delhi – 2146 Kms
  • 2. Distance from Maihar – 781.7 km
  • 3. Distance from Kochi –  115 km
  • 4. Distance from Madurai 115 km
  • 5. Distance from Munnar– 56 KM
  • 6. Distance from Thekkady- 245 Kms
  • 7. Distance from Allepay – 107 km
Road Distance from Periyar to following Cities
  • 8. Distance from Cochin – 151 km
  • 9. Distance from Rameswaram – 138 kms
  • 10. Distance from Coimbatore - 166 kms
  • 11. Distance from Kanyakumari – 172 kms
  • 12. Distance from Thirumangalam – 140 kms
  • 13. Distance from Ottakathalamedu – 13 kms
  • 14. Distance from Kumarakom – 122 kms