Periyar

The physiology of the park mainly compromises of Western Ghat hills in various shapes. The thickly trees are surrounded by the water bodies, heavy shrubs and mud which boast off wild vegetation and animal life. Some of the deeper valley contains tropical evergreen forest with extremely thick tree that even bright sunlight finds hard to penetrate. The trees have caught the amazing height of 130-140 feet Due to lush green environment of the park; it is the ideal home for tigers, elephants, leopards, gaur, the Lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri langur, the Malabar giant squirrel, porqupine, wild dog, sloth bear, jungle cat, sambar, palm civet, wild boar and jackal. The parks also boasts of some endangered birds like Darters, Cormorants, Kingfishers, the great Malabar hornbill and racket tailed Drongoes. The reptilian population can be found basking in the sun near the lakeshore that includes Python and cobra.

The ever green virgin life of Periyar wildlife sanctuary gives a golden opportunity to wild life travelers to explore the wild paradise which will be unforgettable. The wild life sanctuary reflects the canvass of many shades of jungle life where you can find true solace and peace as well as adventure in your life. The best time to visit the park is from November to May.