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54. Boat cruises on

the Periyar Lake

he lake of the Periyar wildlife boat on the lake.
Tsanctuary makes an important site to
visit in Thekkady. This splendid artificial The Periyar Lake attracts grey heron,
lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam ibis, the great Malabar hornbill and grey
across the Periyar River adds to the hornbill. The other birds include
charm of the park. A wonderful palace kingfishers, ospreys and kites as well as
located in the heart of the Periyar Lake orioles, hill mynas, racket tailed drongos,
attracts a lot of visitors. The greatest parakeets, including the unusual blue
attraction of Periyar Lake however is the winged parakeet and flycatchers
herds of wild elephants that come down
to play in the lake. Periyar is the only Cruise Time: 07:30AM, 09:30AM, 11:15AM,
sanctuary in India where you can have 1:45PM, 3:30PM hrs. Fare: Lower deck: Rs
the unique experience of viewing wildlife 25 + 10 (entrance fee) Upper deck: 50 +
at close quarters form the safety of a 10 (entrance fee).

Best Compliments from
Best Compliments from

Manu Mohanan & Family

Naduvileparampil House, Nettithozhu P.O., Vandanmedu
"When words fail, music speaks"

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