Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
is located in the in the ranges of
the Western Ghats of Kerala. has a
picturesque lake at the heart of the
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
which is perennial source of water
for the local wildlife.
The nearest access to reach Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary is Kumily
which is 4 Kms away from Kerela. The
total area covered by Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary is 777sqaure
Km.
Apart from Elephants, the other animals
to be seen in the Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary are Gaur,
Wild Pigs,Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse
Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog and
very rarely, a Tiger. There are, now,
an estimated 40 tigers here. |
