Amidst thick dense forest, picturesque lake and lush green hillocks, Thekkady wild life sanctuary is one of the prominent tourist locations in Kerala, India. Also known as Periyar wildlife reserve, It’s situated at a distance of 2-3 km from the nearest town Kumily. The controversial Mullapperiyar dam, which is built across the Periyar River, forms an artificial lake that serves a rich biodiversity of endangered flora and fauna. It was declared a tiger reserve in 1978. All in all, it’s home to herds of elephants, sambar deer, tiger, langur and gaur.
Thekkady
is a proud tourist area for Kerala tourism, as it showcases the variety of
specialties as mentioned. Although it’s
a dreamland of honeymoon seekers, it’s equally drawn by youth and family
people. Moreover, it’s a paradise for
nature lovers. The wildlife reserve offers a range of activities like boating,
nature walk (kind of trek) and bamboo rafting. Even though it’s a destination for all season,
the best time to visit is during winter as the place can be explored well in
the misty weather.