The
birdlife comprises of Darters, Cormorants, Kingfishers,
the great Malabar Hornbill and racket-tailed Drongoes.
The reptilian population boasts Of Monitor Lizards that
can be spotted basking in the sun, on the rocks along
the lake-shore. Visitors who trek into the Periyar national
park often see a Python and sometimes even a King Cobra.
In the lap of the mountains, the Periyar wildlife sanctuary's
environ is like a canvas of many shades. The fresh air
of the moist deciduous forest gives one a chance to
experience the peace and serenity and long to return
for more. The best season to visit Periyar wildlife
sanctuary is from the months of October and June.
Major Wildlife Attractions
Apart
from Elephants, the other animals to be seen in the
Periyar sanctuary are Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking
Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog and very rarely,
a Tiger. There are, now, an estimated 40 tigers here.
Four species of primates are found at Periyar - the
rare lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri Langur, Common
Langur And Bonnet Macaque. Periyar also happens to be
the habitat of the elusive Nilgiri Tahr, which is rarely
to be seen.
Other Attractions
Kumily
Situated
just 4-kms from Periyar, Kumily is a growing town where
tourism is fastly catching up just like the spice trade,
the major occupation of this small town. The town is
also well equipped with the excellent hotels and resorts
for accommodation.
Cradomom Hills Periyar
and Kumily are the most convenient points from which
visitors can easily explore Kerala's beautiful Cardamom
hills. Guide will approach you at offers of trips via
jeep or taxi to the hills and if you can get a group
together, these trips work out as a good travel value.
Boat Cruises Boat
cruises make the best option to check out the wilds
of Periyar Sanctuary.Today the Periyar lake presents
an excellent boating spot for tourists. Although it
is unusual to see many animals from the boats, still
you spot a family of Elephants, Wild Boar, and Sambar
Deer by the water's edge. |
