Description
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The sanctuary is famous for herds of Asian elephants, sometimes having 50 members. Additionally, it's home to bonnet monkeys, nilgai (Indian antelope), langurs, porcupines, sloth bears, tigers, leopards, barking deer etc.
The old name of Periyar Tiger Reserve was Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Tourists can engage in activities like boat safaris, jungle treks, bamboo rafting, nature walks, and wildlife spotting.
How to Reach
By Air:
The nearest airports to Periyar National Park are Cochin International Airport at 157 km and Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu at 151 km.
By Train:
Kottayam Railway Station is the nearest railhead from Periyar, located at 101 km.
By Road:
umily, the nearest town from Periyar, is well served by both state and private buses from Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
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