Let Vacations India be your guide for the next vacation and avail yourself of the wonderful holiday packages that cover almost all the tourist destinations in India. Take a tour to Periyar Wild Life sanctuary in kerala, India.

Periyar National Park and Tiger reserve is a "slice of heaven" in "God's own Country" Kerala, particularly for the animal lovers and people fond of adventure. There is a lake in the heart of sanctuary, which was formed because of a dam built in 1895. The lake was originally 16 sq. km but now it covers an area of 55 sq. km. This water source slowly attracted the animals residing in the forestland nearby. Finally most of the land surrounding the lake was granted protection by the Maharaja of Travancore. Thus, Periyar became a sanctuary for the preservation of the animals or the Wildlife.

A tour to Periyar is worth every penny because here unlike a zoo, you can see the animals in their natural surroundings or habitat. Many Holiday packages to south India and particularly Wildlife tours include a trip to Periyar. During your tour of the sanctuary you can see elephants, wild pigs, mouse deer, sloth bear, wild dogs and of course as the name Periyar Tiger Reserve suggests, one can also see Tigers and leopards, and many other animals. Besides all this, if you happen to be an Ornithologist or even an amateur bird watcher, the sanctuary is host to many kinds of birds, such as kites, kingfishers, gray herons, darters and many more. There are also other attractions in or around Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary such as Kumily, Cardamom Hills and soothing boat cruises in the sanctuary itself.

Since Kumily is merely 4 kms from Periyar, one can take a tour to this beautiful town which is mostly into spice production and is slowly becoming a tourist destination with the number of tourists increasing every year.

Since the tour to Periyar is a regular feature in most holiday packages to south India, it is a perfect opportunity to catch a glimpse of the Cardamom Hills. The hills can be seen from Periyar and can even be visited sometimes.

If you are one of those people who are not easily pleased, the boat cruise just might be the thing to turn that frown into a smile. On your tour to Periyar, cruise down the lake in a boat and look out for animals and a number of birds by the lake. A tour to Periyar can be not only fun but also a learning experience for the children. Nothing beats the thrill of finding oneself in the middle of greenery and surrounded by the wild animals and it is the prefect place for vacationing if you are tired of the city and need a break.
So, the next time you want to escape the harsh realities of the city and spend a peaceful time to relax your mind and body, plan a holiday with Vacations India and transport yourself to an oasis that will rejuvenate your mind and soul.