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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the finest national parks and tiger reserves of India and perhaps the world. Located at picturesque surroundings of Thekkady in Idukki district of Kerala, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its exceptional scenic beauty and rich population of Asiatic Elephants. Spread on an area of over 777 sq km amidst lush green tropical forests of Western Ghats, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary has a very rich and diverse flora and fauna. The beautiful Periyar Lake in the middle of the sanctuary adds to its enchanting scenic beauty. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary attained the status of a tiger reserve in 1978 under the Project Tiger, the famous tiger conservation plan of India. Visit Kerala and enjoy an exciting and memorable Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary tour with Kerala Backwaters and experience the nature at its very best here.

On Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Tour, you can see an amazing variety of wildlife, including elephants and tigers. In fact, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary shelters the largest population of Asiatic Elephants. The breathtaking view of herds of elephants playing and bathing on the banks of the beautiful Periyar Lake is truly stunning. Other wildlife in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary include Leopards, Indian Bison, Barking Deer, Stripe-necked Mongoose, Nilgiri Langurs, Wild Boars, Panthers, Dholes, Sambhars, Sloth Bears, Malabar Giant Squirrels, Lion-Tailed Macaques and endangered Nilgiri Tahr to mention a few. Periyar is also rich in its avian population and shelters a wide rage of exotic birds which include Black-winged Kite, Great Indian Hornbill, Blue-winged Parakeet, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Laughing Thrushes, Darters, Cormorants, Barbets and Plovers etc. Enjoy a memorable Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Tour in Kerala and discover its exceptional wildlife and bird population with Kerala Backwaters.

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary also provides its visitors with excellent opportunities for jungle safaris. On your Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Tour with Kerala Backwaters, you can enjoy thrilling jeep and elephant safaris for wildlife viewing and tiger tracking. The beautiful Periyar Lake also offers unforgettable boat cruises for game viewing. Enjoy an exciting boat cruise on enchanting Periyar Lake and see herds of elephants and other wildlife on its shores. Truly, a visit to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala promises to be a wonderful experience.

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