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THEKKADY-PERIYAR wildlife sanctuary
Thekkady
is 190 km from Kochi. The road to the sanctuary winds
through a picturesque countryside and plantations
of tea, cardamom, pepper, cloves and cinnamon in the
High Ranges. The dam across Periyar forms a lake where
cruise by motor launch is a memorable experience.
This is one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. It is
a popular tiger reserve too. The most commonly sighted
animal here is the elephant that comes in herds to
frolic in the lake's waters. The adventurer traveller
can go in for the forest lodge built on stilts like
the Indian `machans'. Trekking is allowed in the sanctuary
but beware of leeches. Better carry insect repellants!
Recommended season is September to May. (SEE ALSO SABARIMALA)
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