Situated on the borders of Kerela and Tamil Nadu, Periyar is one of the largest and most visited wild life sanctuaries in India. It spreads over an area of 777 square kilometers of the Cardamom hills region of the Western Ghats. Noted for its scenic beauty, Periyar is home to tigers, elephants, sambar, wild boar, Malabar flying squirrel, stripe necked mongoose and over 260 species of residents and migratory birds including blue-winged parakeet, Nilgiri wood pigeon, white-bellied tree pie, laughing thrushes and flycatchers. The ideal time to visit is from December until April when the dry Periyar weather draws animals from the forest to drink at the lakeside The greatest attractions for the tourists are the herds of wild elephants that come down to the play in the lake. A boat cruise on the Periyar picturesque lake is the best way to explore the park. You can also indulge in trekking and elephant rides, which offers unique opportunity to watch and photograph wild elephants at close quarters.

Periyar serves as the ideal gateway for the day trips to the verdant cardamom hills, spice plantations, couple of tea factories, silvery cascades, and the well-known pilgrimage center of the Sabarimala. The ideal time to visit Periyar is from December until April when the dry weather draws animals from the forest to drink at the lakeside.

Periyar has accommodation to suit all budgets. There are many budget hotels, resorts and luxury hotels in Periyar, which are set midst the picturesque environs of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The rooms provided by the budget hotels in Periyar are well furnished and have all basic amenities. Some hotels also have small restaurants, which serve a wide choice of traditional and international delicacies at pocket friendly rates. For high-end travelers, there are many luxury hotels in Periyar, which offer a variety of rooms ranging from the elegant suites to ethnically decorated cottages. Offering the amazing views of the reserve and spice plantations, the luxury hotels in Periyar remain an ideal hideaway for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. These hotels offer elegantly furnished accommodation, and have in house restaurants featuring the best of the local dishes done in natural herbs and spices. Many Periyar Luxury hotels also offer meeting rooms and banquet rooms that can accommodate good number of people and are perfect for organizing business parties and seminars. Some other facilities available in the hotels in Periyar include Car Rental, Currency Exchange, Swimming Pool, Massage Room and Travel assistance desk. To ensure that you have a pleasant stay in Periyar, the hotels organize thrilling excursions, and sightseeing tours along with Boat Safari in Periyar Lake, and Trekking & Bamboo Rafting to view the wildlife.