Periyar is the pride of Kerela and a testimony to nature's
splendor and human innovation. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated
on the banks of the Periyar lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady. Here
the high ranges of the Western Ghats are clothed in dense evergreen, moist
deciduous forests and savannah grass lands.Below this thick green canopy
roam herds of elephants, sambars, tigers, gaurs, lion tailed macaques
and Nilgiri langurs.
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Visa Info Passport Info In addition to elephant rides, cruises on the
Periyar lake and treks to the ruined Mangala Devi temple - a beautiful
old stone temple situated in the heart of the Thekkady forest, this sanctuary
offers the unique opportunity to watch and photograph wild elephants at
close quarters.
The Periyar Widlife sanctuary is spread across 777 sq km, of which
360 sq km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wiild Life Sanctuary
was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity
of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors all over
the world and is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife
reserves.
The splendid artificial Periyar Lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam
across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. This is the
only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of
viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the
lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however are the herds of wild
elephants that come down to the play in the lake.
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