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Thekkady Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is spread across 777 sq.km, of which 360 sq.km is thick evergreen forest. Lying close to the plantations is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however, are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors from all over the world. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park.
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Thekkadi is in Idukki District in Kerala, close to the Kerala - Tamil Nadu border town - Kumily. The winding journey to this hill town, along the Periyar River, offers a stunning view of the rolling hills draped in lush greenery .The entire district is picturesque. Closest airports are Madurai International Airport (134km) and Cochin International Airport (185 km) and the closest railway station is Kottayam(114km).
Thekkady is considered a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.This is one of the world's largest auction centres for candamom. A walk through the sprawling cardamom plantations of Vandanmedu is a heady experience.
Thekkady Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is spread across 777 sq.km, of which 360 sq.km is thick evergreen forest. Lying close to the plantations is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however, are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake. 
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors from all over the world. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. 
the first photo reminds me of the Thekkady boat disaster(2009)
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