Periyar Lake
Reservoir setting for boat-based wildlife viewing.
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Kerala, India
Western Ghats lake reserve with elephant herds in Kerala.
Quick Facts
- State
- Kerala
- Region
- South India · Western Ghats
- Type
- wildlife, national park, eco destination, forest
Overview
Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghats centres on Periyar Lake — a mosaic of tropical forest where elephant herds gather at water's edge.
Why Explore
Periyar offers boat-based wildlife viewing in a biodiverse Ghats landscape — an accessible Kerala eco-destination.
Highlights
Elephant gatherings
Herds documented at lake margins.
Western Ghats biodiversity
Hotspot forest ecosystems.
Nature
Tropical evergreen and moist deciduous forest surrounds the reservoir — part of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.
Wildlife
Asian elephant, gaur, sambar deer, and Malabar giant squirrel are documented; tiger presence is recorded in the reserve.
Conservation
Community-based ecotourism programmes involve local tribal communities as guides and forest watchers.
Wildlife Species
Linked species documented on EcoXplore.
Ecosystems
Natural Wonders
Nearby Places
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Protected area
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Western Ghats tiger reserve centred on Periyar Lake in Kerala — evergreen forest, elephant herds, and community ecotourism programmes run by former poachers tur…
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Best Season
October–March dry season improves forest trail and boat safari conditions.
Responsible Visiting
Use licensed boat and trekking operators; maintain distance from elephants; no plastic in the reserve.
Sustainable Travel
Choose community ecotourism programmes; link with Kerala backwaters and Munnar on a Western Ghats circuit.
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Wildlife Ranger
Track Bengal tigers and rhinos across India's documented national parks.
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Western Ghats Guardian
Investigate Western Ghats rainforest biodiversity at Periyar and Kerala.
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