Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is situated in the God’s Own Country, Kerala, adding another very attractive tourist location in the state. The scenic beauty of the sanctuary is made more magnificent with the presence of a serene lake in the heart. The lake is a reservoir for the dam build in 1895 which is surrounded by green forest clad hills. The water source is the life line of all the wildlife present in the sanctuary. It is considered as a Tiger Reserve but it also homes of elephants in abundance. Tourists from all over the world visit this sanctuary to watch wildlife and stay in the Hotels in Periyar National Park.
Major attractions in the sanctuary
Apart from tigers and elephants, other animals that can be seen nearby the lake are Wild Pigs, Gaur, Sambar, Mouse Deer, barking Deer, Indian Wild Dogs, etc. the tigers are seen very rarely and the forest contains around 40 of them. Periyar National Park Hotels in the locations and nearby offers good service regarding the arrangement of a trip in the sanctuary.
Ornithologists or bird watchers also visit Periyar National Park for birds like Darters, Kingfishers, Great Malabar Hornbill, Cormorants and Racket-Tailed Drongoes. There are ample amount of Monitor Lizards that take rest in the shore of the lake. Visitors take shelter in the Hotels in Periyar National Park and get the opportunity for a boat ride early morning to catch the animals in action.
Accommodations in Periyar
Hotels in Periyar National Park are very good choices for accommodation for tourists and trekkers. They offer good services regarding home stays and other required amenities. Periyar National Park Hotels have good and safe environment for families and friends. The peak times for visiting the place are October and June when the availability of accommodation in Periyar National Park Hotels becomes tricky. Plan for the best jungle visit and enjoy the excellent home stays in Periyar.
