Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary & Tiger Reserve

Periyar tiger reserve occupies a core area of about 350 Sq Kms from the total protected area of over 920 sq kms in the state of Kerala. It lies among two districts, Pathanamthitta and Idukki. This Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the middle of a very scenic and huge mountain range, the Cardamom hills. It has got recognition from International Union for Conservation of Nature in the Category II and so is among the most visited wildlife parks in the country.

Periyar Tiger Reserve

Apart from Tigers, Elephants, Gaur,Barking Deer and Nilgiri Thar the other rare species like Otter and Lion tailed Macaque are also found. Bird Lovers will just love it!!! Plenty of bird specied makes this a hotbed for Bird Watching and Wildlife Photography. Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Blue winged Parakeet, Small Sunbird,Nilgiri Pipit, Nilgiri Flycatcher, Rufous Babbler, White Breasted Laughting Thrush are the common birds that you can see across while a park trail and if your observation is very keen, you will also be able to identify others like Black Baza, Forest Eagle Owl,Little Spider Hunter among others.

Periyar Lake & Its Cruise Boats

                       

Apart from the wild animals and flora fauna, the Periyar Lake is among the main tourist attractions.A dam was build over here in 1895 over here which led to the formation of the beautiful periyar lake. A boat cruise is almost a custom for visitors of this park and whichever tour package you take, the iternary will have a mention to it.     

Bird in Periyar National Park

The Periyar National Park, although very rich naturally needs better management by the Forest Department and even the tourists themselves. Afterall, the people themselves should keep our natural beauties clean from waste. More awareness should surely look into this aspect!!


 Visit the Periyar National Park, the backwaters and feel the Difference!!