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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady

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#4 of 12 in Wildlife in Idukki District
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Head high up into the hills to explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected area notable for its tiger and elephant populations, as well as its forested and mountainous scenery. Take a guided tour of the area by boat or foot, with trained guides pointing out the sounds, sights, and smells of the diverse and expansive park. Aside from its famous mammals, the park offers sights of many rare and endemic animal and plant species, including a wide variety of orchids and flowering plants, the Malabar grey hornbill, and the king cobra. See Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and all Thekkady has to offer by arranging your trip with our Thekkady tour planner.
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  • August 18, 2017
    We went for the boat ride inside the sanctuary. It was early in the morning. There was mile long queue, the likes of the demonetization variety, at 5.45 am itself for the 6:30 opening counter. We woul...  more »
  • August 14, 2017
    Heavily priced and overrated place. We went during August, were disappointed by this visit.. They had shut down online ticket reservations.. We had to stand in the queue since 5 am for getting 2 ticke...  more »
  • August 13, 2017
    This is a heart-warming place, very well-maintained and peaceful. The boating experience was breathtaking and we were lucky to spot wild dogs during their feast on a deer! Mother Nature!  more »
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Where to stay in Thekkady

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The main place to stay in Thekkady remains the town of Kumily. With a range of accommodations to suit the needs of safari-goers, most visitors choose not to look any farther than this gateway to the national park. An abundance of refined resorts, eco-lodges, and budget hostels provide the main competition in town, along with a number of rental apartments and guesthouses. You'll also find options along the road that leads south into the national park. You'll need to book well in advance to secure a room in these hotels.
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