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popular wildlife sanctuary in south India . It is set high in the mountains
of the Western Ghats at the border of Tamil Nadu. The tourist would
get a lot of things to do in Periyar, as the main tourist attractions
in Periyar are the wildlife sanctuary and the plantations surrounding
the reserve.
The Periyar National Park has a picturesque lake created by the British
in 1895 that provides a perennial source of water for the flora and fauna.
The tourists can a take a boat ride and enjoy the flora and fauna. The
tourists can traverse on rafts made of bamboos and while doing this different
ecosystem will be covered. The tourist for sightseeing in Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary can go for a guided jungle walk that is a better way to experience
the park. The visitors can also avail a one night or a two night camping
and trekking facility inside the forest. The other places to see in Periyar
are the nearby spice gardens. The spice gardens are small domestic gardens
whereas the plantations are big. Kumily is a growing home stay scene.
Pandikuzhi is a popular picnic spot and a good place for sightseeing in
Periyar. Visits to the villages and farms are done in a bullock cart giving
an insight of the lifestyle of the natives.
Though Periyar is not a shoppers destination yet here the tourist can
get hold of the spices like pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg,
mace and anise. The other things like the souvenirs and local handicrafts
can be bought in Periyar.
The nightlife is limited to few hotels as the place is a wildlife sanctuary.
In your Kerala tour the best time to visit Periyar is between October
and June.
India Tour Guides provides information on Things to do in Periyar and
offers online booking for Tours to Periyar, for further queries or hotel
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