Periyar Attractions
Being
set in the high ranges of the Western Ghats in Kerala, Periyar is spread in
a tropical forest area, a mixture of deciduous, semi-evergreen and
characterized by tall trees, and a closed canopy. Periyar boasts of a rich
bird life, animal life and plant life.The Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Formed with the building of a dam in 1895, this reservoir meanders around the contours of the wooded hills, providing a perennial source of water for the local wildlife. You may even get a glimpse of the tiger during this season. A summer palace of the former Maharaja of Travancore, set along the lake, is a hotel and a fine place to stay. Spice gardens and plantation estates surround the national park.
Sightseeing at Periyar -
Wildlife : The Periyar region is mostly tropical; a mixture of deciduous, semi-evergreen forests. On your tour to Periyar you can visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve. The region offers a refuge to many mammals, reptiles and amphibians and around 320 avian species. Periyar has a few Nilgiri Tahr, good numbers of which may also be seen on a day excursion to nearby Eravikulam National Park near Munnar.
Kumily : The main attractions at Periyar include Kumily, a plantation town closely associated with Thekkady. It is situated on the outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary. It is an important shopping center and spice trade center, the main bus station and most of the medium range accommodation in the Periyar region is found in Kumily.
Murikkady : Another important place of visit is Murikkady which is a
panorama of cardamom, coffee and pepper plantations. 
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