Periyar Lake Thekkady

Periyar Lake – Thekkady

Periyar Lake Thekkady, located inside the Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary, is a famous tourist spot. The boat rides in Periyar Lake and gets an opportunity to witness the beauty of the jungle in a refreshing way. The pristine waters of the lake are calming enough to relax your mind, body and spirit. If you are lucky, you might get a chance to see herds of elephants bathing on the lakeside.

The natural brilliance sprinkled around in the form of tall trees and a host of wildlife makes the whole experience exciting. The one and a half-hour ride will offer you plenty of chances to catch a glimpse of rare species of birds like the Malabar Grey Hornbill and the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon.

Location: Thekkady, Kumily

Timings: Boat ride timings are 7.30am / 9.30am / 11:15am / 1.45pm / 3.30pm.

Entry fees: Rs 225 per person and Rs 75 for children. Advance booking charges for boating are Rs 500.
Boating Charges: INR 150 for boats from KTDC and INR 40 for boats from the forest department

Accommodation facilities are available. Please contact us for more details at 8589897575

Tour packages to Periyar Lake & Thekkady

Wheather in Thekkady  – Summer (April – June), Winter (October – Mid March), Monsoon (June – September)