Thekkady |
Thekkady is probably
the best place in Kerala to observe wildlife and hence nature.From the mighty
Indian elephant to the Great Indian tiger, this place has it all.Elephants,
deers, boars, bisons and lion tailed macaques are a common sight in the
reservoir area.
With some luck, other
animals like tiger and leopard can be observed.The tourism department offers
trekking right into the heart of the forest either on foot or atop
elephants.The resort located in an island in the centre of the lake is the
ideal place to observe animals.If you are more adventurous ,you can take the
road from Moozhiyar to Thekkadi via Gavi winding through the thickest forests
of Kerala.Elephants are a common sight on this path.Boating through the lake is
a very pleasant experience and you can observe many waterbirds at close
range.This place is ideal for wildlife photography.The best time to visit is
between September and March.
Lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of
Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife
reserves - the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread across 777 sq. km, of which
360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was
declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Noted for its geo-morphological diversity of
wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors from all over the
world. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the
Periyar river adds to the charm of the park.
This is the only sanctuary in
India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close
quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of
Periyar remains the large herds of wild elephants that come down to the lake's
edge.
Location: Nearest airport to Thekkady is Madurai, which is located at distance of
136 km away from Thekkady. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and
Coimbatore. Nearest major international airport is Nedumbassery airport
in Kochi, at a distance of 190 km way.
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