air of the Western Ghats you will experience the most enchanting holiday.
With the animals of the wild and the simple mountain people. In the Periyar
forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread
across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold
great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. The Thekkady sanctuary is
one of the best in the country for watching and photographing wild life.
Thekkady is on the border with state of Tamil Nadu , in fact just 5 kilometers
from the border town of Kumily which is very well connected by bus to both
Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Notable among the denizens of Periyar are the
tigers, the majestic Asiatic wild elephants and the distinctive Nilgiri langur.
Other animals include the wild boar, wild dog, bison, bear and leopards.
Amongst the avifauna, the most profuse are herons, egrets, darters,
kingfishers and the great Malabar grey hornbill. A cruise through the waters of
Periyar lake around which the wild -life sanctuary is situated, offers a soul -
stirring pleasant experience.Upon arrival drive to Thekkady. Overnight stay
at hotel.
Day 4:
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Early morning boat ride on lake Periyar to see wild life.
Periyar - a lake artificially put on,production of a dam at the
Periyar river is the heart of the protected area. Wi ld
elephants, Asiatic game, black supports and even
tigers come to the bank of the lake in order to drink.After breakfast visiting to
spice garden.Drive to Kumarakom. which is a beautiful backwater village on
the bank of the famous Vembanad lake, cross and crosswise run along
wound water ways and ancient villages. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5:
Full day on disposal at Kumarakom (House Boat)Embark on
a voyage of dreams in our exquisitely built houseboat.
Surrender your senses to the pastoral beauty of Kumarakom,
one of God’s own country’s renowned picture-book locales
and
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