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PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY The Periyar protected area lies in the middle of a mountainous area in the Western Ghats. Hemmed by mountain ridges of over 1700 meter altitude in the north and the east, and a 1200 meter high plateau on the west, the altitude drops steeply to the deepest point of the reserve, the 100 meter valley of the River Pamba. The periyar protected area is home to unaffected evergreen and semi-evergreen rain forest. In its confines are 62 different kinds of mammals. (The most famous is probably the tiger, and there are about 35 to 40 of these. Other mammals include Elephant with a population of around 1000, Wild Gaur, Sambars, Nilgiri Tahr, Mongoose and Leopards.) More than 320 different kinds of birds and 45 different kinds of reptiles are also found in Periyar.
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Options range from eco-lodges to luxury resorts to Government dormitories to home stays. Contact our reservation for more details.
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For the experienced trekker, the Periyar wildlife sanctuary is a perfect trekking zone. With forest trackers and armed forest guard to accompany the guest, the trek route passes through various undulating terrains. Our naturalist will further enhance the experience by identifying various species of flora and fauna for the guests. An interesting fact is that the presence of forest guards and eco development committee members help prevent poaching, and illegal logging inside the sanctuary. Altitudinal ranges of 900 meters to 1300 meters will be covered and the trekkers could glimpse the lofty escarpments bordering the park watershed and the vast plains down below. This program can be combined with the bamboo rafting and camping. The same trek can also be adapted for first time trekkers that would cover a distance of 4-5 kms. A maximum of 5 persons can go for trekking at a time along each nature trail, accompanied by a trained tribal guide. Periyar Tiger Trail Conducted by a team of poachers who turned protectors of the forests, this is a unique experience provided by team members with an intimate knowledge of the forest terrain and tiger habits. The trek route passes through hills and valleys with a variety of tropical plants and wide-open spaces. En route, vegetarian meals will be prepared and served and country tents will be pitched for holing up in the night. Trekking groups are accompanied by armed forest guards with good communication equipments, and geared to face any emergency situation. The Blue Yonder team will further enhance the experience by providing experienced naturalists, interpreters and by coordinating various activities in the region. This enables the guests to experience the forest with minimum hitches. The programmes are one night, two days and two nights / three days. The first day’s trek starts at 9 am and ends by noon in the second or third day. The team consists of a maximum of 5 visitors, 5 guides and 2 forest officials. Normally 20 to 35 kms of trekking distance will be covered, depending on the route chosen. Other activities: It’s also possible to organize spice tours, elephant safari, village visit and bamboo rafting in Periyar. |
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The nearest railway station Kottayam is 114 km from Periyar. Kochi International Airport is 190 Km. away. Madurai is 135 km away. The nearest town Kumily is 2 km. from Thekkady.
See the Idukki district map here:
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