| Periyar wildlife sanctuary is located high in the ranges | | | | ideal for watching other animals, which include animals |
| of the Western Ghats. The Periyar National Park and | | | | include elephant, wild pig, sambar, gaur, Malabar flying |
| Tiger Reserve is set in God's Own Country. This | | | | squirrel, stripe-necked mongoose and over 260 |
| sanctuary has a beautiful lake, the heart of the | | | | species of birds including blue-winged parakeet, Nilgiri |
| sanctuary. | | | | wood pigeon, white-bellied tree pie, laughing thrushes |
| The building of a dam provides water for the local | | | | and flycatchers. |
| wildlife. It contours the wooded hills also. Though it's a | | | | The birdlife consists of Darters, Cormorants, |
| Tiger Reserve, it is the best place to view the Indian | | | | Kingfishers, the great Malabar Hornbill and racket-tailed |
| elephants in the act of playfulness by the Periyar Lake. | | | | Drongoes. If you trek into the Periyar national park, you |
| After heavy rains, chances of good wildlife sightings | | | | would often see a Python and sometimes even a King |
| are very less as the animals only come to the lake. | | | | Cobra. |
| Periyar wildlife sanctuary is also called by the name of | | | | Boat services will take you around the lake, the best |
| Thekkady. You must go for Jungle Trekking in the | | | | way to explore the Wildlife. You can also indulge in |
| Periyar National Park. There are different kinds of | | | | trekking and elephant rides in the sanctuary. Better if |
| alternatives available for the Jungle Trek. | | | | you visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary from the months of |
| Many options are available for the short trek of 4 | | | | October and June. |
| hours starting in morning and afternoon. You can also | | | | The fresh breeze of the wet broadleaf forest will give |
| trek with the night patrol with the forest guard through | | | | you a chance to experience the peace and serenity |
| the jungle, when there are better chances of spotting | | | | and long to return for more. The environment of |
| wildlife from up close. | | | | Periyar wildlife sanctuary is like a canvas of many |
| While trekking, you will find rich flora and fauna at close | | | | shades, in the lap of the mountains! |
| quarter, you may also spot bigger animals. This place is | | | | |