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take the traveler to one of the most popular wildlife sanctuary of south
India . The Periyar is set high in the mountains of the Western Ghats
at the border to Tamil Nadu. It is in the district of Idukki and Pathnamthitta.
The 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 tourist would
find a summer palace of former Maharaja of Travancore near the lake
has now being turned into a hotel. The tourist attractions in the Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary include 200 varieties of birds and 100 types of butterflies.
The bird life includes Giant Hornbill, Cormorant, Darter, Osprey and
Racket Tailed Drongo. The animals like Gaur, Elephants, Wild Pigs, Sambar,
Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Indian Wild Dog and Tiger. The tourists can
a take a boat ride and enjoy the flora and fauna. The tourist for sightseeing
in Periyar can go for a guided jungle walk that is a better way to experience
the park.
Spice Gardens and plantations
The other places to visit in Periyar are the nearby spice gardens.
The spice gardens are small domestic gardens whereas the plantations
are big. The various processes involved in making tea and coffee can
be seen here. Kumily is a growing home stay scene.
Pandikuzhi
A popular picnic spot and a good place for sightseeing in Periyar.
The best time to visit the Periyar is between October and June. In
your Kerala tour don't miss out on Periyar.
India Tour Guides provides information on Tourist Attractions in Periyar
and offers online booking for Tours to Periyar, for further queries
or hotel booking please fill up the form given below
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