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Thekkady houses one of the most famous and important wildlife sanctuaries of India, popularly known as the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Located amidst the verdant vegetation of Thekkady, the sanctuary is counted among one of the most fascinating natural wildlife reserves of the world. The picturesque surrounding with lush green vegetation, exotic spice plantations and beautiful hills with adventurous trekking routes make Thekkady a popular tourist spot in Kerala.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: Located amidst the green lush vegetation surrounded by hills with refreshing spice plantations, Periyar wildlife sanctuary is probably the most picturesque wildlife destination in India. The sanctuary also houses one of the few Tiger Reserves of India. A splendid artificial lake formed by a dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can enjoy boat safari to explore the beauty of wildlife here. You can spot herds of elephants bathing and playing near the lake and babies running around their mothers.
Other wildlife in the sanctuary includes Tigers, gaur, Sambhar, Bison, Spotted Deer, Leopards, Malabar Flying Squirrels, Stripe necked Mongooses, Jungle cat and wild boar. A variety of beautiful and exotic birds including Nilgiri Wood Pigeons, blue-winged Parakeets, White bellied Tree Pies, laughing Thrushes, Fly Catchers, Hornbill, Stork, woodpecker, kingfisher, Raptor, Cormorant and Grackle can also be spotted in the park.
You can also visit Kumily, located at about 4 km from Thekkady, a famous plantations town and a spice trade center. Another spice town near its vicinity Murikkady is a panorama of cardamom, coffee and pepper plantations.
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