Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary or National Park is a famous wildlife park located Indian state of Kerala in southern region of India. It is one of the most sought after destinations for jungle tourism in the country when it comes to choose a perfect destination in southern India. The park covers an area of 350 square km and is also called as Thekkady. Travelers can reach this famous Indian wildlife tourism hotspot from almost all the major towns and cities of Kerala, God’s Own Country. There is a serene and scenic Periyar Lake covering an area of 26 square km that runs through the park. Travelers and wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy best of wildlife viewing of this sanctuary by exciting boat cruise on the serene water of the lake.
Periyar National Park has rich flora and fauna. It presents diverse and rich Indian wildlife. It has been one of the most sought after destinations (especially in Southern India) where you can experience best of wildlife in India. Elephants are major attraction of the sanctuary. You can easily spot here herds of Indian elephants in the jungle or at the shore of lake. There are about 60 different species of mammals.
Major animals found at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary are tigers, elephants, gaur, wild pigs, wild dogs, nilgiri langur, common langur, sambar deer, barking, deer, mouse deer and bonnet macaque. Periyar also happens to be the habitat of the elusive Nilgiri Tahr, which is rarely to be seen. It is also known as an excellent destination for bird watching in southern India. There are about 320 different species of birds recorded in this sanctuary including darters, kingfishers, cormorants, Malabar hornbills, racked-tailed drongos, etc. You might love to visit Periyar National Park on your south India wildlife tour packages. Indeed, Periyar is a worth visit on wildlife tour in India. If you think truly enjoyable wildlife tourism has Periyar to cater you needs.

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