Best Sightseeing Tours in Periyar

About the Activity: Border hiking in Periyar takes you through undulating terrains of this beautiful region. Get ready to witness the grand beauty of majestic mountains surrounding this beautiful place from all sides. Trek through narrow pathways that provide you with best views of the lofty mountains, green pastures and stunning valleys that will further make you trip worth remembering! This trekking program takes you on a trekking spree through well-acclaimed Periyar tiger reserve – get ready to witness exotic wild animals roaming freely in the jungles. For a nature lover, this place is certainly a true paradise – apart from the diversified animal kingdom, you can also get the best views of beautiful birds and butterflies adorning this region. Border hiking in Periyar takes you through lush-green thickets crowned at a height of around 900-1200m. Hike through winding trials, listen to chirpings of the birds on distant mountain ranges and explore the treasure of silence while trekking here with friends and family. A perfect getaway destination, away from the humdrum of city life prepare yourself to get dazzled in the lap of Mother Nature like never before with an enthralling Border hiking in Periyar.Starting Point: Entrance Gate/ Bamboo Grove CottageEnding Point: Entrance Gate/ Bamboo Grove CottageTimings: 8 AM to 5 PMCapacity: Min 2 | Max 10

Periyar Tiger Reserve is the home to immense greenery, dense forests, and some of the most interesting species of wild animals in their natural habitats. This camping experience in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady is one that is hand cut for all the nature lovers out there.Factual information:Situated in the Cardamom Hills and Pandalam Hills, the camp inside the forest makes for a smooth viewing during the day. The campsite and the activities are maintained by a team of rehabilitated poachers and tree cutters of the park, hardy and dependable individuals who know the place and the beauty by heart. You will get the chance to encounter many native species like Nilgiri langur, giant squirrel, elephant and who knows, even a tiger! Normally, 20 to 35 km of trekking distance will be covered, depending on the route chosen. Throughout the way, get to listen to unusual and strange adventure stories of the former poachers, now your guides and protectors of the forests.Stay:Stay in comfortable tents in the middle of the forest on a double sharing basis.Activity:The major activity of this experience is the 25 to 30 km long jungle trek that will open you up to views of the wildlife that prevails in this area.How To Reach:Thekkady is about 4 km from Kumili in Idukki district, central Kerala and is well connected by road from all the major towns of Kerala.By Air:Cochin International Airport: 190 Kms. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport: 267 Kms. Madurai: 140 Kms.By Train:Kottayam : 114 Kms. Changanassery: 120 Kms. Ernakulam: 190 Kms.Madurai: 135 Kms.By Road:Direct bus links to/from Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, Kottayam, Munnar, and Madurai.Check-in: 9 AM Check out: 12 NoonCapacity: Min 2 | Max 6

About the Activity: Sunset hiking in Periyar is an amazing off-beat program that provides you not only the best views of the place but also the best time to admire the natural beauty enveloping this entire region. Hike through narrow pathways winding through hills and forests while you mesmerize in the abundance of beauty accompanying you throughout your trek. Delight in the sunset views – observe the beautiful blends of blue and orange in the sky, explore the silence enveloping this place and finally enjoy the natural beauty that has now become a rare sight in the cities. Crowned at a height of around 1400m, hike through luxuriant thickets, water streams and lofty mountains that make sunset hiking in Periyar all the more memorable experience. Enjoy an enthralling jeep ride that takes you through rugged terrains while running across the lush-green thickets. Trek in this slice of paradise that is away from all the humdrums of the city life and helps you in relaxing to the full. Embark on this amazing trekking experience with sunset hiking in Periyar for a completely refreshing experience. Meal Types: Dinner (1) Activities: Sightseeing, Jeep Safari Difficulty Level: Easy

About the Activity: Enthrall in this amazing tribal tour with sightseeing in Periyar! Enjoy the scenic environs and picturesque landscapes of the region for an unparalleled experience. Get ready for an amazing jeep safari along with friends and family – enjoy the stunning hill plantations of Kumily village while embarking on this sightseeing trip. Get ready to explore the amazing tea and coffee estates that are staple to the region. Witness the luxuriant tea estates sprawling the region, witness the flocks of cloud floating in the clear blue sky. Apart from scenic beauties and tea-coffee estates, there is one thing that makes this place remarkable – spice plantations. Explore the fields of coffee, cardamom and pepper running alongside the roads. Tribal tour with sightseeing in Periyar provides you with amazing views of famous tourist hot-spots of the region such as the Chenkara Kurisumala, followed by Ayyappancovil, Kovilamala Tribal Village, Anchuruli. Get ready to return with a bag full of memories from this delightful tribal tour with sightseeing in Periyar. Meal Types: Lunch (1) Activities: Sightseeing, Jeep Safari Difficulty Level: Easy