Thekkady
( Periyar Wild life Sanctuary ) It is one of the most popular wildlife
sanctuaries of the country and is also India's southern most
tiger reserve. The sanctuary sprawls over an area of 777 sq. km. near a vast
and attractive lake. The 26 sq. km. artificial lake was built by the British in
1895, to provide water to the temple town of Madurai in Tamilnadu. The
sanctuary was created in 1934, by the old Travancore State Govt. It was
designated as a part of 'Project Tiger' in 1973. The sanctuary is well known
for viewing all aspects of elephantine. Besides tiger and elephants,
Thekkady is
a heaven for a wild life like bison, sambar, wild boar, spotted deer, leopard,
Malabar flying squirrel,
stripe necked mongoose, black
Nilgiri kangurs, etc. There is also a rich variety of reptiles and amphibian. The sanctuary has over
265 species of birds, which includes the migrant birds. The park area is also
full of floral wealth, with over 1965 flowering
plants including 171 grass species, 143 species of orchids and the only South Indian conifer Podocarpus Wallichianus.
It is also
known for its scenic beauty and bracing
climate. A boat cruise on the serene waters of the lake is an excellent way to
watch the wildlife and pristine beauty of the park. The best time to visit this
park is from September to May, but the summer months are appropriate to view
the wildlife. Other activities here includes trekking, elephant riding angling,
etc.
Mullaperiyar
Dam : This
National Park in Thekkady is located around the Mullaperiyar Dam's reservoir. The nearest airport: is Madurai, which is 140 km and Kochi (185 km), and Thiruvananthapuram (265 km).
The nearest railway: is Kottayam, about 119 kilometers. Another station is at Madurai located at a distance of about 130 kilometers.
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