Periyar National Park- Exciting and Inviting!

For those who are passionate about wildlife, Periyar National Park is a paradise in the true sense of the word. High in the scenic beauty and rich biodiversity, the park is located in the hills of cardamom in the enchanting land of Kerala. Even a tiger reserve, the park attracts tourists from around the world. The beautiful lake through this house a great variety of wildlife adds more charm to it. This is a promising site for a glimpse of exotic wildlife. The park has nearly 2,000 types of plants and 170 species of ferns. It is also dotted with a variety of medicinal plants. Mammals: The park has about 62 species of mammals, some of which are under the label of 'threat'. Besides Tiger, the park is the culmination of elephants in India. Other mammals that inhibit the Park are Gaur, barking deer, monkeys, mouse deer, mongoose, lion's tail, Nilgiri langur, foxes and leopards. Endangered Nilgiri Tahr can be seen here. Birds: Treat your eyes with an impressive array of birds such as darters, cormorants, kingfishers, the great Malabar hornbill tail Drongos racket. According to records there are 320 species of birds in the park. The reptile park has about 45 species of reptiles such as king cobra, python, lizard, lizards, turtles, amphibians, etc. There are about 27 different types of amphibians are in the park. Fish According to the documents, there are 38 species of fish present in the park. Insects occupy a popular place in the Park, 160 species of insects found here have their own charm.