Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary-Why It Should Be On The Travellers List Who Visits Thekkady

2022-10-12 06:03:37
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Kerala is famous for its backwaters and long stretches of scenic greenery. The destination encapsulates every visitor with its beauty that is incomparable with any. Thekkady is home to a vivid range of animal, bird and plant species. Thekkady is a destination that is perfect for a family getaway, one with your friends and even a romantic one with your partner. If you are a lover of nature or just a curious soul who loves to see greenery all around and explore the unique wildlife that nature has in store for you the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is going to fill your heart. It is popular for its vivid diversity of plant and animal life. So while you are here at Thekkady and staying at one of the best 4 star hotels in Thekkady – Peppervine, The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a destination that you cannot afford to miss.

The sanctuary is located prominently, close to the spice plantations and adorned with cardamom hills all around. It was declared a tiger reserve in 1978 and is still noted as one of the most important places where tigers are protected and are large in number. The reserve is also home to the mighty elephants that can be seen descending down to the lake in herds.

The reserve is named after the Periyar River that flows cutting across the high ranges of the Western Ghats. The reserve is spectacularly formed with the Periyar Lake in its centre and spread over an area close to 900 sq. km.

The Reserves forest can be divided into 4 categories. The open grasslands, the moist deciduous one, the semi-evergreen and the tropical evergreen forest. All four are home to a distinct set of plant and animal species. In the open grasslands, one can find herds of elephants, bison and wild deer. The moist deciduous forests are dominated by the green cover mostly by the tall and mighty Teak. The reserve is home to much diverse wildlife. One can even find some of the most unique and rarest species here. Some of the animals that you can definitely get a glance of at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary – are elephants, Sambar deer, The Indian tiger, leopard, Jungle cat, Malabar flying squirrel, wild boar, mongoose, sloth bears and more.

Now let’s look at the activities that you can undertake here.

Nature safari

A safari tour is something that you can never miss. It is one of the most interesting and adventurous activities that you can undertake here. You will be able to peep into the life of wild animals and other species through this. This would be a great experience for every traveller. One also has the option to choose a night safari. So plan accordingly.

Boating

How about a boating tour in the Periyar Lake, discovering all the animal life that is connected to it? The boating tour is around one and a half hours long. By this time you will be able to get a clear view of the wildlife reserve and if you are lucky, you will be able to spot many animals that descend down for water in the lake.

A peep into the world of plants, animals, birds and butterflies

The sanctuary is very well known for its wildlife. It will be a great experience for all the nature lovers who wish to experience Mother Nature and her wonders from the front. One can spot many animals in and around this marvel.

There are several other activities that one can do and enjoy here. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is from 6 am to 7 pm open for visitors, a minor amount is charged as a fee which is much less than the experience that one is going to get.

So while you are here why not stay at one of the best luxury hotels in Thekkady? Peppervine is one of those hotels in Kumily that is a blend of modernity, luxury, affordability and privacy. To get the best offers on your next trip to Thekkady, reach out to us.

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