About Periyar
Periyar, a spectacular little town of Kerala is also known as Thekkady. Periyar, best known for its wildlife, is a must-see for all visitors to Kerala. There are some beautiful places of worship in Periyar like the Uliyannore Temple and St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary. The town is identified for its alluring Periyar wildlife sanctuary. The Periyar Lake which lies at the heart of the sanctuary is a veritable paradise for all wildlife lovers. Boat riding on the Periyar lake is a great adventure sport for all age groups.

The Periyar town is enveloped by some of the most beauteous places. Kumily is a picnic spot visited for its raw beauty. It lies just 4 km away from Periyar. Murikkady is another picnic spot at a distance of 5 km.

The town is famous for silk scarves, paintings, spices, carpets and curio. The Periyar town is well connected with the surrounding cities like Cochin (117 kms) , Madurai (140 kms), Alleppey, Kottayam (117 kms), Thiruvananthpuram (271 kms). The nearest railway stations are the Kottayam Railway Station & Ernakulam Railway Station

About Kerala
Kerala enjoys unique geographical features with the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by forty four rivers, that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Marked by an equable climate, a long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters the state presents views that are marvel to the eyes.