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PERIYAR
  This is one of the most prestigeous regions on the high ranges of Western Ghats.One of the world's most fascinating natural wild life sancturies,the periyar reserve is noted for its geomorphology,diverse wildlife and beautiful landscape.The drive to Thekkady itself is enhanting as the road winds through tranquil countrysid,plantations and thick jungle.The sanctury,declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978 under the project tiger scheme, attracts the travellers from all over the world.This is the only sanctury in india where the wild elephant can be observed and photographed at close quarters. There are two watch towers in the periyar forest.

THE PERIYAR LAKE:It is formed by the contruction of the dam across the Mullaperiyar river in 1895.,the lake harbours within itself a unique aquatic eco system. a boat cruise on the lake is perhaps the best way to watch the wild life in the reserve.

ACCESS:
The entry in the reserve is Thekkedy,which is accessable by good roads from airports of Madurai(145Km),kochi(190Km)and thiruvanathapuram(272Km).the nearest railhead is Kottayam(114Km).The nearest town is Kumally(4Km).