Periyar National Park
Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the districts of Idukki and Pathanamthitta in Kerala, India. It is notable as an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve. The protected area encompasses 925 km2 (357 sq mi), of which 305 km2 (118 sq mi) of the core zone was declared as the Periyar National Park in 1982. The park is a repository of rare, endemic, and endangered flora and fauna and forms the major watershed of two important rivers of Kerala: the Periyar and the Pamba.
The attractions at the national park are perfect places for enjoying boating at the magnificent lake, trekking through the dense forests, or simply sitting back to spot an animal or two. It is no uncertainty that this place is the ideal holiday destination, which offers adventure and nature beautifully rolled into one. The wide range of activities, decent and affordable accommodation, as well as easy accessibility, makes Periyar National Park a must-visit tourist spot in Kerala.
Contact
- 048692 22027
- Banks Of Artificial Periyar Lake, Thekkady, Kerala 685536
Opening hours
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Monday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Tuesday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Wednesday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Thursday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Friday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Saturday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Sunday6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Night Safari after 8:00 PM
