KERALA:
PERIYAR
Introduction
Periyar Tiger Reserve lies in the Western Ghats in the Idukki District of the Kerala state in India. The terrain of the Reserve is undulating and the drainage is dendrite. North-eastern boundary of the Reserve is a ridge, which also forms boundary between Kerala and Tamil Nadu states for 90 km.
The Periyar Lake with an area of 26 sq. km. is the nucleus of the Tiger Reserve. Due to the diverticular shape, it caters to a much more extensive area of forest than would be possible if it was merely a compact lake.
The main prey base of tiger is sambar. The other prey animals of tiger are Indian bison and wild boar. Cattle in fringe area also forms an important prey base.
Conservation History
In the present day Reserve area, a dam was constructed across the Periyar river in 1895 to provide irrigation facilities in Tamil Nadu. The forest around the reservoir, the Peiryar Lake, was declared as reserve forest known as Periyar Lake Reserve in 1899. This area was declared as Nellikkampetty Sanctuary (600 sq. km.) in 1934. The Sanctuary was extended to 777 Sq. Km. in 1950 and renamed as Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. It was declared as a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The Reserve is contiguous with Ranni extending up to Achancovil. The core area of the Reserve, 350 sq. km. was declared a National Park in 1982.
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ITINERARY
2 Nights & 3 Days / One Night Two Days
1st Day
8.00 A.M. : Departure by Tata Suno from Science City / appointed group points.
10.00 A.M.: Arrival at Sonakhali / Packet breatfast.
10.30 A.M.: Departure by Company Launch for Tiger View Point.
12.30 P.M. Arrival at Sunderban Tiger View Point.
1.00 P.M.: Lunch.
3.00 P.M.: Departure by Launch for Sajnekhali Tiger Project Area for a view of deer and wild animals, visit to Museum, Watch Tower etc.
5.00 P.M. : Evening Tea / Coffee and Snacks at Pakhiraloy (a quaint village by the riverside).
6.00 P.M.: Return to Tiger View Point. Evening get together Bonfire and Folk Music by Local Artists (Bonfire only during winters).
9.00 P.M.: Dinner
2nd Day
6.30 A.M. : Morning Tea / A stroll down the village greens.
8.30 A.M.: Breakfast.
9.00 A.M.: Visit to Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower and cruise through the creeks and around the cluster of islands of Sunderban Tiger View Project Area.
11.30 A.M.: Return to Tiger View Point.
NB : Tourists who wish to enjoy the idyllic surroundings of rural life and the villages may stay back to experience close to nature call.
1.00 P.M.: Lunch.
2.00 P.M.: Cruise around Sunderban Tiger Reserve Forest and a visit to the dense forest areas during high tide. Return by sunset and enjoy the breathtaking ambiance of the sunset from the river crossing ( sailing into the sunset).
6.00 P.M.: Evening Tea / Coffee and Snacks followed by colourful cultural function by the local village performers.
9.00 P.M.: Dinner
3rd Day
6.30 A.M. : Morning Tea / A visit to the riversides by walking.
8.00 A.M.: Breakfast.
9.00 A.M.: Cruise to Sajnekhali Crocodile Project and visit to Museum.
12.30 P.M.: Lunch.
1.30 P.M.: Return Journey by Launch to Basanti.
4.00 P.M.: Reach Basanti.
7.00 P.M.: Back to Kolkata by Sumo.
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