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At the Periyar National Park
you may spot the wild elephants, Nilgiri langur,
bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines, leopard, wild
dog, barking deer, mouse deer, squirrels, gaur
(Indian bison), wild boar and sloth bear besides the
tigers and the Nilgiri tahrs. Along with animals
Periyar is home to monitor lizards, king cobras and
flying lizards. Birds like gray herons, mynas,
darters, flycatchers, orioles, cormorants, ibises,
wood pigeons, kingfishers, kites, ospreys, thrushes,
and parakeets add to the attraction of Periyar. You
may watch the animals on the move from the motorboats
on the lake or from watchtowers only after prior
permission. Periyar also happens to be the habitat of
the elusive Nilgiri Tahr, which is rarely to be seen.
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the hills of
the Western Ghats in the state of Kerala in SW India.
the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the
banks of the Periyar lake - an artificial lake, at
Thekkady. Here the high ranges of the Western Ghats
are clothed in dense evergreen, moist deciduous
forests and savannah grass lands. It is visited by the
wildlife enthusiasts with a view to spotting tigers
and leopards. But sightings of these animals are all
but assured. However, this place is ideal for watching
other animals in their natural habitat. In addition to
elephant rides, cruises on the lake and treks to the
ruined Mangala Devi temple - a beautiful old stone
temple situated in the heart of the Thekkady forest,
this sanctuary offers the unique opportunity to watch
and photograph wild elephants at close quarters.
