Thekkady

With its matchless scenic beauty and the facilities offered by the Periyar Lake, Thekkady attracts a large number of tourists. The sanctuary spreads over an area of 673 sq km and is situated at a height of 900 to 1800 metres above sea level. Facilities are available for cruising in this lake.

Wild animals seen here include elephants, bisons, sambar, monkeys and wild bear. Fortunate visitors can have a glimpse of the tigers foraging in this area. However on sunny summer days one can see herds of wild elephants bathing in the lake. Bisons are a wary and hardy lot and usually never allow any intruder to approach them and the sound of the motor boats scares them away. But a keen animal lover can stay in one of the few observation towers for a couple of days and luck will surely come his way.