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.
Pandikuzhi
Pandikuzhi is one of the popular picnic spots of Periyar, situated between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu State border.
Boat Cruises
Boat cruises make the best bet to explore the wilds of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Today the Periyar Lake presents an excellent boating spot for tourists. Although it is unusual to see many animals from the boats, still you spot a family of Elephants, Wild Boar, and Sambar Deer by the water's edge.
Cradomom Hills
Periyar and Kumily are the most convenient points from which visitors can easily explore Kerala's beautiful Cardamom hills.
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