Highlights
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Periyar Fast Fact |
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Location |
Lies in the Cardamom Hills in Idukki District in South-east Kerala |
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Area |
777 Sq. Km. |
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Park Timings |
The Park is open from 1 Oct to 15 June and closes during the monsoon |
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Season |
October – May |
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Best Sighting |
November – February & April – May |
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Go Their For |
Elephants, Gaur |
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Safari Timings |
Boat Ride: 07:30 Hrs. – 09:00 Hrs; 09:30 Hrs. – 11:00 Hrs; 11:15 Hrs. – 12:45 Hrs; 13:45 Hrs. – 15:15 Hrs; 15:30 Hrs. – 17:00 Hrs. |
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Entry Point |
Thekkady |
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Things to See & Do |
Boat Ride, Jeep Safari, Elephant Joy Ride, Birding, Spice Plantation Tour, Rubber Plantation Visit, Gavi Forest Jeep Safari |
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Getting There |
Nearest Airport: Kochi (190 Km. / 04 Hrs.) Nearest Railhead: Kottayam (120 Km. / 04 Hrs.) |
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Suggested Itinerary club with Thekkady |
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Sr. No. |
Destination with Night Stay |
Tour Days |
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1. |
Kumarakom (1 N) – Thekkady (2 N) – Munnar (3 N) |
06 N / 07 D |
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2. |
Munnar (3 N) – Thekkady (2 N) – Kumarakom (1 N) – Kovalam (2 N) |
08 N / 09 D |
Package Itinerary
Day 01Kochi - Onward Destination Journey
Arrive at Kochi Airport | Ernakulam Railway Station & departs for Thekkady. Upon arrival, check in to your Wildlife Resort | Lodge. Early evening, opt for Elpehant Joy Ride. Dinner & Over Night stay at Thekkady.
Day 02Thekkady
After B/F, proceed for Boat Ride at Periyar Tiger Reserve. Afternoon one can opt for Spice Plantation Visit or Cultural Program Show. Over Night stay at Thekkady.
Day 03Thekkady - Kochi - Onward Destination Journey
Early morning go for bird watching. After B/F, check out from Thekkady & depart to Kochi Railway Station | Airport to board train | air for onward destination journey.