Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Thekkady: Periyar
is south India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary.Also one of the
world’s most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries Thekkady is
noted for its wildlife and scenic beauty.The Periyar Tiger Reserve
attracts travellers from all over the world.It encompasses 777 sq,km
with a 26 sq.km artificial lake formed by the Idukki Dam across the
Periyar River created by the British in 1895.The lake offers boating
facilities.It is the home to bison,
antelopes, sambar, wild boar,
langur, some 750 elephants and an estimated 35 tigers.The mountain
scenery on the road up the lakecruise and the jungle walk make for
an enjoyable visit.One of the world’s most fascinating natural
wildlife sanctuaries Thekkady is noted for its wildlife and scenic
beauty. The Periyar Tiger Reserve attracts travellers from all over
the world.360 sq.kms.of the 777 sq. kms.sanctuary is covered by
evergreen forests.The 26 sq.kms.artificial lake formed by the Idukki
Dam across the Periyar River offers boating facilities.This is the
only sanctuary in India where the wild elephants can be observed and
photographed at close quarters from the safety of a boat.A boat
cruise on the lake is perhaps the best way to watch the wildlife in
the reserve.Entry to the Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary:6:00 am-6:00pm.
This is the only sanctuary in India where the wild elephants can be
observed and photographed at close quarters from the safety of a
boat.A boat cruise on the lake is perhaps the best way to watch the
wildlife in the reserve.Entry to the Periyar Wild Life
Sanctuary:6:00 am 6:00 pm.
