Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary of Kerala is marked with heterogeneity when we talk about the wildlife it contains. The entire sanctuary is encompassed over an area of 777 sq. Km and wildlife enthusiasts visit this sanctuary in the period between October and June. The park was granted the recognition of a tiger reserve in the year 1978. Newly weds also are fond of wildlife excursions do make plans to avail the best and most interesting Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary honeymoon packages. The beautiful Periyar Lake, the dense Decidious forests, as well as amazing greenery and landscape are sure to tickle your imagination at this park. Hills such as Cardamom Hills as well as the tall peaks of the Western Ghats are there to enchant you and turn your honeymoon in Periyar National completely mesmerizing. Wild creatures such as that are likely to encounter your sight in this park such as Nilgiri Langur, Elephants, Nilgiri Tahr, Tigers, etc. continuously beckon wildlife freaks so that they can celebrate their Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary holidays in the most exhilarating manner.

The scenic beauty of this national park is absolutely more than intriguing with the existence of rivers such as the Periyar River that is situated centrally as well as the Mullayar and Azhutha Rivers. Distinct and rich variety of animals including Wild Pigs, Nouse Deer, Indian Wild Dog, Sambars, Wild Boars, Barking Deer, Gaur, Golden Langur, Nilgiri Tahr, as well as Bonnet Macaque is found to be scattered over different areas of this sanctuary to give you the experience of adventure manifold during your honeymoon in Periyar National Park. Multifarious birds such as Kingfishers, Darters, Drongoes, Malabar hornbills, etc. also tickle your fancy. Moreover, reptiles such as King Cobra, Monitor Lizards as well as Pythons also you’re your attention as you bask in your Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary honeymoon tours.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is also much liked for the boat cruises offered by it. The Periyar Lake promotes this sport in a very interesting way. Moreover, travelers can also enjoy the amazing elephant rides or else they can think of spending time in witness the sight of the Mangala Devi Temple in its ruined state. All these reasons are likely to add an extra glitter to your honeymoon in india. Honeymooners can think of reaching this sanctuary through roadways and a road journey can be started from the Kumily town, which lies at a distance of just 4 km from Periyar. Other places from where Periyar can be easily approached are Kochi, Kottayam, Madhurai and Ernakulam. Therefore, do make it a point to traverse through the unseen regions of this amazing sanctuary and make the most of your wildlife tour.

Duration: 02 Nights / 03 Days

Destination : Madurai / Cochin - Periyar.

Day 01 : Madurai / Cochin - Periyar

You will be picked up from Madurai / Cochin airport / railway station and depart for Periyar by surface (approx. 140 kms / 04 hrs or 185 kms / 05 hrs). Upon arrival you will check in at your hotel. Evening will be at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : In Periyar

Early morning you will proceed for a boat ride on lake Periyar to view the wild life at the sanctuary. Morning you will return to your hotel. late afternoon you will depart for a walking tour of the spice plantations. Evening will be at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 : Depart Periyar / Madurai

Morning you will be at your leisure. Later you will depart for Madurai / Cochin airport / railway station for your journey to onward destination.