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Tribal Villages
The tribal villages around Periyar are worth a visit. The tribal
people are involved in fishing and farming, while some are engaged in
the traditional practice of collecting honey. The tribals have built
interesting tree dwellings, which are comfortable watchtowers for
looking wild pigs or elephants, that might ruin their cultivated
fields.
Murikkady
Murikkady is located close to Periyar and famous for its cardamom,
coffee and pepper plantations.
 Pandikuzhi
Situated between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu State border,
Pandikuzhi is a popular picnic spot.
Boat Cruises
 Boat
cruises is the best way to explore the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The
Periyar Lake is an excellent boating spot for tourists. While boating
one can spot the animals like Elephants, Wild Boar and Sambar Deer
etc.
Cradomom Hills
The beautiful Cardamom hills of Kerala can be best explored from
Periyar.
Periyar River
The river is one of major rivers of Kerala, with a length of 225 Kms.
It originates in the Western Ghats near the border of Tamil Nadu and
flows through the Periyar National Park into Periyar Lake.
Reaching Periyar
Air : Cochin (200 Kms) and Madurai (140 Kms) are
the nearest airports from Periyar. The flights are available for the
major cities in India as well as Middle East.
Rail : The nearest major rail head is Kottayam (117
Kms). Kottayam has trains for major cities of the country. From
Kottayam buses and taxis runs for Periyar.
Road : Periyar is well connected by bus service to
many towns in Kerala and neighbouring Tamil Nadu. The distance of some
major cities are Trivandrum(271 Kms), Cochin (200 Kms), Kottayam (117
Kms) and Madurai (140 Kms).
Accommodation in Periyar
There are plenty of accommodation options to suit the budget of
travellers. Some of the famous hotels are Spice Village Hotel, Taj
Garden Retreat and Lake Palace Hotel. Apart the forest rest houses
such as Periyar House and Aranya Niwas etc, situated in the park's
tourist complex area offer good accommodation facilities.
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Periyar best known for its wildlife, is situated in the Idukki district of
Kerala. Set amidst the high mountains of the Wetern Ghats, Periyar is a
protected area and a Project Tiger reserve. The protected area covers an
area of 777 Sq Kms, out of which 350 Sq Kms area of the central zone was
developed into the Periyar National Park. The park is also called by the
name Thekkady, which is situated at a distance of 4 Kms from Kumily, 100
Kms from Alappuzha, 110 Kms from Madurai and 120 Kms from Kochi.
Hear
the soothing sound of water rippling alongside your houseboat, as
you drift on a Kerala backwater.
Ayurveda
means "the Science of Life" and is practiced widely in
Kerala.
Come
and explore the beautiful carved temples in the traditional style in
South India.
Architecture
found in Ancient Indian Temples showcases the country's old, rich
and splendid culture.
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