One of the well known Wildlife Sanctuaries in the south, Periyar Sanctuary attracts a large number of nature lovers every year. Also called the ‘Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary’, this place is ideal for watching animals in their natural habitat. Here you could savour nature at its best- dense forest, serene lake, majestic wild animals, rare plant species and birds.

The forest here slopes into a man-made lake at the bottom of the hill. This lake serves as a water source for the animals and birds which come to drink or take a dip. Elephants, Gaur, Sambhar and even Tigers can be spot1ted here.

Spread over an area of 777 sq. km. in the Cardamom Hills region of the Western…

One of the well known Wildlife Sanctuaries in the south, Periyar Sanctuary attracts a large number of nature lovers every year. Also called the ‘Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary’, this place is ideal for watching animals in their natural habitat. Here you could savour nature at its best- dense forest, serene lake, majestic wild animals, rare plant species and birds.

The forest here slopes into a man-made lake at the bottom of the hill. This lake serves as a water source for the animals and birds which come to drink or take a dip. Elephants, Gaur, Sambhar and even Tigers can be spot1ted here.

Spread over an area of 777 sq. km. in the Cardamom Hills region of the Western Ghat, the Periyar Sanctuary is home to about 62 species of mammals, 320 species of birds and 45 species of reptiles. It is also one of the prominent Tiger Reserves in the country.