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Periyar Tiger Trail

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Adventure / Trekking | Wildlife
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 9:00 AM (of the 1st day) to 12:00 PM (of the 2nd/3rd day)
  • Entry Fee : Rs. 5000/- (1N/2D) AND Rs. 7000/- (2N/3D)
  • Distance from near by city 70 Kilometers from Kottayam station
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)2 - 3 hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

Periyar Tiger Trail

1. Accommodation

If you want to enjoy the raw jungle beauty for longer, you must experience the camp within the Periyar program set within the jungle premises. Living amidst the wild nature has a distinct feel of its own which on must experience if visiting Thekkady's renowned Periyar. The Campsite available here is a major attraction when it comes to spending a night here. That is the same spot from where you shall resume your trek the next day.

2. Food

Worried about untimely hunger pangs? Don't worry, your packages will take well care of your timely snacks and meals will be provided right on time. The meals served here will be pure vegetarian so don't worry if you are a vegan.

3. Trekking

How to book Periyar Tiger Trail?

A group of five tourists each are grouped for the program along with five guides who are further accompanied by two armed guards when leaving for the ultimate trek that the renowned trail of Thekkady offers. With your safety well ensured by the managing groups, you will be allowed to explore the wild habitat on this special thirty-kilometre long trek way more closely than you have ever experienced before.

The trek gives you an opportunity to explore the depths of nature within the Reserve. When it comes to spotting Tigers and love for raw nature and wildlife, Thekkady's Periyar is the spot to hit right away when in Kerala. It is surely among the most visited wildlife spots and surely among the must-visit places in Thekkady. One may easily book the program on online portals made available by the Kumily Tourism.

4. Animal Spotting

If you get lucky you can even spot elegant Deers, massive Elephants, Langurs, Giant Squirrels on your long trek while you go by the magnificent lake. Bird Spotting is a definite advantage that the site offers. Wild Boars and Elephants can also be spotted here. The Periyarsite has over Forty tigers so the site is extremely rich in terms of wildlife and comes with high chances to spot one.
Don't forget to visit the world-renowned Tiger Reserve of Periyar before leaving as it is one of the best places to visit in Thekkady. and it just cannot be missed in any Thekkady tour package.

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