Periyar National Park and
Tiger Reserve

Area: 350 sq. km

Best time to visit: October to April

Species found: Elephant, tiger, panther, wild dog, gaur, sloth bear, nilgai, wild boar. Sambar and barking deer.

How to reach: Nearest airport is at Cochin (200 kms) or Madurai (140 kms) and railhead is at Kottayam (114 kms).

Nearest town: Kumily (4 kms).

Where to stay: Forest Rest Houses, Aranya Niwas Hotel, Edapalayam Lake Palace, Periyar House.

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