Thekkady Trips - Paradise in Gods Own Country, Kerala - Travel and Tours information

This lake lies in the area of the Periyar Sanctuary. The boat cruise is one thing which offers the tourists to have a glance at the various panoramic sights of the sanctuary and the exciting encounter with giant elephants, bison, wild boars and many other species. This lake serves as the waterhole for the animals and they come here to drink or take a dip.

Boat cruises on the Periyar Lake

Timings: 0700, 0930, 1130, 1400, 1600 hrs. Fare: Lower deck: Rs.50, Upper deck: Rs.90. The Forest Department (Ph:322028) and the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (Ph: 322023) conduct boating trips from Thekkady. Entrance fee at check post: Foreigners: Rs.50 (valid for one day), Domestic tourists: Rs.2

Boat cruises make the best option to check out the wilds of Periyar Sanctuary.Today the Periyar lake presents an excellent boating spot for tourists. Although it is unusual to see many animals from the boats, still you spot a family of Elephants, Wild Boar, and Sambar Deer by the water's edge. The upper deck is best for wildlife viewing when taking a boat cruise, but better turn up half an hour early to get the best seat. To maximise you chances, take the 7.00 am boat. You can also consider renting your own boat.

The sanctuary watch towers

There are three watch towers for observing wild life - at Edappalayam and Manakkavala and Thannikudi. Reservations can be made at the Forest information Counter, Thekkady. Tel. : +91-486-322028.

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