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| Located at about 4 km from Kumili in the Idukki district of Kerala, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the pride and the natural splendor of Kerala. The sanctuary is situated in the middle of the Cardamom Hills right on the banks of the artificial Periyar Lake. The sanctuary is approximately 100 km east of Kottayam. |
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| Tourist Attractions in Periyar |
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| The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its dense deciduous forests and savannah grasslands. It is distinguished as an elephant reserve and also a tiger reserve. For tourists, elephant rides, lake cruises, adventurous treks and the exclusive opportunity to observe and photograph wild elephants is what attracts visitors to this place. Some exciting things to do in Periyar: |
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Lake cruises |
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Elephant rides |
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Treks |
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| Hotels and Accommodation |
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| Periyar National Park draws a number of tourists each year. There are a few hotels and lodges in Periyar, which range from luxury to decent jungle lodges. There is a range of choices in accommodation at Periyar which offers tranquil natural environment with big chances of experiencing nature at its best. |
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| How to Reach Periyar |
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| Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at a distance of approximately 100 km east from Kottayam and 110 km west from Madurai. As it a popular wildlife sanctuary, there are a few ways tourists can get to Periyar: |
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| Rail |
| The Kottayam Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and is well connected with all major important cities in south India as well as main cities across the country. |
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| Road |
| The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is well connected by roads to chief towns and cities in its close proximity. The roads in Periyar link to cities like Alappuzha and Kumarakom which connect to all major cities in India. |
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| Air |
| The nearest airport to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is in Kochi, around 155 km away from the sanctuary. The airport is well connected with major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata among others. |
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