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Witness the beauty of flora and fauna at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady

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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady is located in Kerala. This national park and wildlife sanctuary is a protected area for elephants and tigers. It is located in the Pandalam Hills of the Western Ghats. The total protected area of this wildlife sanctuary covers an area of about 900 sq km. A vast variety of plants and animals can be found in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Visiting Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary proves to be a great retreat for the wildlife enthusiasts. Tourists can enjoy the jungle safari, which is managed by the local people. It is a great means to explore the wildlife of this place. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to about 1000 elephants and about 40 tigers.

Also, one can find wild boar, langur, sambar and various other animals in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The Periyar river, which is the longest river in Kerala, covering a distance of about 250 kilometers, originates in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Periyar National Park is surrounded with Tea, pepper, cardamom and coffee plantions.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary timings are 6 am to 6 pm. Safaris in Periyar Tiger Reserve area can be booked online. KTDC manages boating at Periyar Lake for visitors to enjoy the wildlife from a safe distance. Boating charges at Periyar Lake are about INR 250 per person for up to 2 hours. In fact, it's the only place in India where boating can also be used for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary safari.

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    Alok Mohan

    Bangalore

    Alok's 4 days trip to Thekkady

    We booked Varkala-Trivandrum trip with For you travels and it was good trip. From the very first inquiry, kiran, representative of For you travels, was quite responsive and supportive, making the planning process easy. The itinerary finally agreed was post in dept discussion with scope of minor chan
    ges during the trip. Itinerary was perfectly balanced. The guide cum Cab allocated was very supportive ensuring we visit all the major sights while still having time to relax and explore at our own pace.
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    Gopinath Kammara

    Aluva

    Gopinath's 6 days trip to Thekkady

    Two AC's did not function for the whole night and the boat is not clean.
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    Raju Chauhan

    New delhi

    Raju's 6 days trip to Thekkady

    After booking, Mr Alan said to me that room category is not available and upgraded to new room with high price. I agreed to pay extra amount, However, when I was in hotel, it was not upgraded, it was downgraded with high price. I was cheated here. After booking, It in not my problem but you behaved
    unprofessionally. You charged me extra amount after booking that is very unprofessional. 2. For rest amount to pay no communication by Alan & message sent for paying when I was in flight. After landed to Trivandrum and on-boarded in taxi, You welcome me in Kerala like you and your system like terrorist group and rush to all payment in minutes otherwise taxi will be parked on highway and will not move till the payment. It was a pathetical behavior I ever seen from professionals.
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    Harshavardhan Pothula

    Andhra pradesh

    Harshavardhan's 5 days trip to Thekkady

    Testimonial for 'Book It Forget It' & TravelTriangle "The overall trip planning and support from 'Book It Forget It' was awesome, especially the service from Sahil Vij. He was incredibly responsive and took quick action on my last-minute request to arrange a new houseboat with a bigger bed to comfor
    tably accommodate our family. The booking process through TravelTriangle was also fantastic; Soujanya Rai and Neha helped us finalize great options and supported us well throughout. I highly appreciate the 3-installment payment option—it really builds trust between the customer and the agency. The payment flexibility extended to our cab service as well, and our driver was a genuinely good person who was always ready to help with our luggage. Thank you for the great support!" Best Memories of the Trip The Houseboat Experience: Cruising for a full day on the Kerala backwaters was incredible. We enjoyed the ride immensely, and the larger bed accommodated our family of four perfectly. Chef Bino's Cooking: The food on the houseboat was an absolute highlight! Chef Bino was fantastic and truly made our day by cooking awesome, high-quality meals for us. Cliffside Views in Varkala: We enjoyed a lot of our time in Varkala, especially staying at the Wood House Beach Resort right on the cliff side. The views and the atmosphere there were unforgettable.
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    Sushantnate

    Mumbai

    Sushantnate's 6 days trip to Thekkady

    Thank you Sahil bhai for organising such a wonderful trip
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    Pkgarg

    Vadodara

    Pkgarg's 6 days trip to Thekkady

    It was a nice experience, offering good value for money.
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    Kankanteesanjana

    Hyderabad

    Kankanteesanjana's 4 days trip to Thekkady

    The boat stay was very bad, we tried to reach out to the agent but we did not get any help. Overall trip was ok but the allepy trip was not as expected.
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    Meghshyam Prasad

    Bengaluru

    Meghshyam's 3 days trip to Thekkady

    Our driver Ajas was good and cooperative. Cab condition (seat covers were Lil torn) could have been little better.
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    Apoorva's 5 days trip to Thekkady

    The itenary was set to our comfort. Hotels were amazing. Our cab driver was friendly and also very helpful. Overall an amazing trip. The hotel in munnar(dew drops) was the best. With a scenic view early in the morning.
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    Kunal Kothavade

    Kunal's 7 days trip to Thekkady

    I had an excellent experience with Wondersky Travels. They planned my trip perfectly, taking care of every detail and making the entire journey smooth and enjoyable.

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    What all activities are available at Periyar Sanctuary?

    Boat rides are available in Periyar lake, along with boat cruises which can be booked online. There are also many kinds of safaris available including jeep and elephant safari. There are trekking tours along with Bamboo rafting, jungle camp and border hiking are also available to tourists.

    What accomodation is available near the sanctuary?

    There are many options ranging from lodges to resorts depending on one's budget. Kerala Tourism Department has its own jungle lodges while many luxury hotels are available.

    Are tiger sightings frequent in Periyar National Park?

    Tiger sightings in Periyar are not all that frequent. However, the number of tigers has reached a healthy amount now and it is definitely worth taking a chance. Who knows, you might come face to face with one.

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