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Periyar Tiger Reserve

  • Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala

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Descriptions

Periyar Tiger Reserve, one of India’s best protected wildlife reserves, covering an area of 925 square kilometers is renowned for its evergreen hills, tranquil lakes and forests, all of which create a highly picturesque landscape. It is located within the Western Ghats of Kerala and is home to the mesmerizing Indian elephant as well as a great number of Royal Bengal Tigers. Moreover, the reserve is also diverse in wildlife which makes it a splendid place to experience eco-tourism.

Leading Conservation and Wildlife Protection Efforts

  • Veterinary Unit and Quick Response Teams at Periyar Tiger Reserve devote their time and effort to wildlife care and the immediate network conservation.
  • Tiger Conservation & Monitoring offers a protection network for guiding wildlife tracking and setting fence lines towards mark Poacher preventative measures.
  • Wildlife Rescue & Medical Care assures best treatment and rehabilitation for any animal coming from the wild and needing compassion among human guardians.
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict Prevention creates atmosphere where animals and human beings can peacefully co-exist.
  • Eco-Tourism & Sustainable Conservation helps able-bodied see what they could only imagine, while simultaneously practicing reverse harm to nature.

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Flora

Tropical evergreen trees like teak and rosewood as well as Indian kino trees and sandalwood thrive in the flora of the reserve, which also contains moist deciduous forests. Another notable feature are the orchids, medicinal plants, and ferns that grow on the dense canopy. Bamboo and other grassland varieties also flourish on the forest floor. Additionally, the aqua ecosystem is enriched by boating facilities of the Periyar River and Periyar Lake.

Fauna

The elusive Bengal tigers reside in Periyar along with easily spotted Indian elephants, which have a great proportion of the population in the reserve. Other mammals include Indian bison, sambar deer, wild boars, sloth bears, and Nilgiri langurs. The reserve and the lake are also teeming with a variety of over two hundred and sixty birds like the Nilgiri langur, majesty of the Indian breeze and other kingfishers and eagles. Furthermore, mugger crocodiles and a range of freshwater fish can also be found in the rivers and lake.

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Best Time To Visit
  • November through February: Cool and pleasant weather ideal for bird watching and trekking.
  • March through May: Increased probability of locating animals as they congregate around the water bodies.
  • Monsoon (June through September): Greenery everywhere, but the strong rainfall can greatly restrict outside activities.
How To Reach
  • By Air: Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport at a distance of 190 km, and has many domestic and international flights.
  • By Rail: The nearest railway station is Kottayam (114 km away), which is connected by trains to important cities such as Kochi and Trivandrum.
  • By Road: Taxis and buses ply from Thekkady, Munnar and Kochi to Periyar, offering captivating views of the Western Ghats.

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