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Periyar Highlights Best time to visit: October to March ....................................... A perfect atmosphere for watching wild animals in their natural habitat. ....................................... Periyar - reputed as one of the most popular wildlife sanctuary in India

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The Periyar wild life sanctuary welcomes you with open arms. An ideal destination for a wildlife aficionado, it is reputed as one of the most popular wildlife sanctuary in India. Visit here and have a time of your life in a park that is a haven to a number of wild and feathered species. Also reputed as Thekkady Wild Life Sanctuary, it provides a perfect atmosphere for watching wild animals in their natural habitat.

Spread across an area of 777 sq. km Cardamom hills of Western Ghats, the Periyar sanctuary is located 137 km from Madurai. Take an excursion on the splendid artificial lake to experience the exciting wild life of the sanctuary. The forest here slopes into this lake, which serves as the waterhole for the animals where they can be spotted taking a dip or drinking water. Boat services are available to take the visitor around the lake.



Park Population:
The major attractions of the park include Elephant, Guar, Sambhars and Tigers. A variety of other wild species including Bison, Spotted Deer, Tigers, Leopards, Malabar Flyings Squirrels, Stripe necked Mongooses and countless others can also be spotted around the lake. There are over 260 species of birds here, including Nilgiri Wood Pigeons, blue-winged Parakeets, White bellied Tree Pies, laughing Thrushes and Fly Catchers.

How to Reach:
The nearest domestic airports and railway station are at Madurai, Cochin and Trivandrum

Best time to visit:
The best season to visit the park is between October to March.

Hotels in Periyar
HERITAGE RESORTS:
Spice Village
Restaurant, bar, room service, laundry, TV-VCR, money exchange, safety locker, swimming pool, travel counter, banquet, conference, shopping arcade, credit cards

Hotel Lake Palace
Restaurant, bar, room service, laundry, TV-VCR, money exchange, safety locker, travel counter, banquet, conference, shopping arcade, credit cards

FIRST CLASS SUPERIOR:
Taj Garden Retreat
The hotel offers a rustic charm and all the rooms overlook verdant foliage and hills. Its amenities include multi-cuisine restaurant, a well- stocked bar, swimming pool & an Ayurvedic Massage Center. A theater styled conference hall makes it distinct from any other hotel.