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Thekkady, is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife
sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range.
The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady
are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear
semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world.
Even a casual visitor to this place will not fail to observe
the special ecological pattern of Thekkady.
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- The very sound of the name conjures up images of elephants,
unending chains of hill and spice scented plantations. In
the crisp, cool air of the Western Ghats you will experience
the most enchanting holiday. With the animals of the wild
and the simple mountain people. In the Periyar forest of
Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India,
and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations
and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and
mountain walks. The Thekkady sanctuary is one of the best
in the country for watching and photographing wild life.
Thekkady is on the border with state of Tamil Nadu , in
fact just 5 kilometers from the border town of Kumily which
is very well connected by bus to both Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Notable among the denizens of Periyar are the tigers, the
majestic Asiatic wild elephants and the distinctive Nilgiri
langur. Other animals include the wild boar, wild dog, bison,
bear and leopards. Amongst the avifauna, the most profuse
are herons, egrets, darters, kingfishers and the great Malabar
grey hornbill. A cruise through the waters of Periyar lake
around which the wild -life sanctuary is situated, offers
a soul - stirring pleasant experience. |
