Periyar -Kerala

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady This is a wildlife sanctuary around an artificial lake at Thekkady high in the Western Ghats. The mountains around the lake covered with dense deciduous forests and grass savannas makes this a picture-perfect destination. Tourists can make boat trips in the lake and watch the wild animals. Elephant, Gaur, Tiger, Panther, Sambar, Barking deer, Wild boar, Sloth bear, Nilgiri langur, Lion-tailed Macaque, Otter, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Wild dog etc are the major mammals here. Getting there: Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 114 km from Thekkady. Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 190 km from Thekkady.kerala trip