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| About Thekkady/Periyar Tourism |
A breathtakingly beautiful sanctuary located nearly 1800 m above sea level in the dense semi- and evergreen deciduous forests of Idukki district, Thekkady
is a landlocked home for its myriad fauna and flora as well as for the
Mannans, Palians and Ooralie tribes who still continue their ancient
methods of herding and bee keeping.
Sightseeing:
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
is a fascinating natural wildlife reserve spread across 777 sq. km,
which was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The Sanctuary is centred
around the 24 sq km artificial lake formed by Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar river. There are three watch towers to observe |
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| Reviews on Thekkady/Periyar travel(What people have to say) |
 brita, Bangalore | 14th June 2009
Best for the honeymooners...........
| Overview of the destinationPeriyar lake was the most picturesque place in Kerala.The boat ride was the most serene & awesome experience. We liked it so much that Food, sight-seeing and shopping Nothing much. Activities & things to do Elephant ride & boat ride. Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. By rail, Kottayam Rly station. |  aniruddha, Kolkata | 14th April 2009
Our Thekkady Tour
Thekkady is a beautiful plantation Town with Periyar Reserve Forest. We were staying in Periyar | | Read full review... | Nitin, Secunderabad | 27th January 2009
Thekkady - Periyar
Thekkady is a nice place to visit. The scenic beauty on the Periyar lake is | | Read full review... |
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| Articles and Blogs | | Idukki ? adventure with a difference - Idukki is immensely appealing for travelers seeking an escape to the mist layered mountains and an adventure with a difference. | | Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - The Periyar wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady is an important tourist attraction. | | Official Websites | | Kerala Tourism - Kerala Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Kerala Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Kerala, Lists of Tourist Guides in Kerala and Transportation in Kerala. | | Kerala Government - Kerala Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance. | | Other Useful Links | | Periyar Tiger Reserve - Periyar Tiger Reserve sprawled over an area of 777 Sq .kms, is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India. | | Ecotourism in Kerala: Periyar Tiger Reserve - This article describes and evaluates the ecotourism project at the Periyar Tiger Reserve. |
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