Western Ghats

Periyar

National Park  ·  Kerala  ·  Park #45
Flagship species: Asian Elephant
305km² Area
1982Established
100 – 2019 mElevation
5Key Species
8Best Months

About Periyar

Periyar National Park is Kerala's crown jewel, built around the placid Periyar Lake in the Cardamom Hills. Herds of Asian elephants wade the shallows while tigers and gaur drink from the shoreline. Boat rides on the lake offer unforgettable wildlife encounters in a setting of extraordinary beauty, with mist-covered hills rising from the water in every direction.

Key wildlife
Asian Elephant 🐘
Bengal Tiger 🐯
Gaur 🐂
Nilgiri Langur 🐒
Smooth-coated Otter 🦦
Best time to visit
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