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South India Cultural Tour
The distinctive culture of South India (encompassing the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu) lends itself to a number of unique and…
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South India · Kerala
Periyar National Park
Lakeside wildlife in the Western Ghats
- Kerala
- Open October to May
- Closed None
History & Overview
Discover Periyar
Located in the green State of Kerala, surrounded by spice & tea plantations and contiguous forest alike, Periyar is a haven for wildlife, and has tremendous populations of Elephants and birds. It forms part of the Western Ghat Mountains – India’s oldest and most biodiverse area.
The habitat is characterized by grand Teak Trees which form the Moist Deciduous landscape, along with Rolling and steep hills, Evergreen and Semi-Evergreen forests as well as Marshy and Savannah grasslands. Wondrous sights of massive herds of Elephants, Otters and rich bird life can be seen along the Periyar River.
Walking Trails are excellent for birdwatching, and the Wayanad Laughingthrush is one of the rare species which one can hope to see at Periyar National Park. The endemic Nilgiri Langur and Lion-tailed Macaque can bee found in the forests of Periyar – adding to its impressive repertoire of Wildlife denizens.
Flora & Fauna
What you may see
Wildlife
- Indian Elephant
- Eurasian Otter
- Indian Wild Dog or “Dhol”
- Lion-tailed Macaque
- Nilgiri Langur
- Indian Flying Lizard
- Gaur
- Indian Leopard
- Tiger
- Mouse Deer
Birds
- Wayanad Laughingthrush
- Malabar Trogon
- Great Hornbill
- White-bellied Treepie
- Sri Lanka Frogmouth
- Southern Hill Myna
- Woolly Necked Stork
- Yellow-browed Bulbul
Geography & Climate
Park at a glance
- Area 305 km²
- Co-ordinates 9.4622° N, 77.2368° E
- Weekly Off None
- Functional Days October to May
- Rainfall 2000 - 3000 mm
- Forest Type Moist Deciduous Forest
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