The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park highly valued due to its diverse presence of fauna and flora in the Sahyadri Mountain range. The national park has an interesting collection of wild boars and bulls along with predators including leopards and tigers. The forest also has a majestic presence of wild elephants which will mesmerise you during safari rides.Â
Vagamon
The Vagamon hills popularly known as'motta kunnu' is a wide landscape filled beautiful hills covered with lush greenery. The hills are regularly visited due to its ability to escalate your body and soul to a certain level of tranquillity with just the magic of scenic nature. The hills are easy to access and not so far from Poetree Sarovar Portico.
Gavi
Gavi is a small village with seemingly not much infrastructure of technical advancements but has an astonishing spectre of greenery and enticing natural panorama that renders the troubles of the world inconsequential. The village is located very close to Poetree Sarovar Portico.
Kurisumala
Kurisumala is a top-notch adventure sports site near Poetree Sarovar Portico, offering multiple private adventure sports stalls in including adrenaline rush activities such as rope reclining, mountain climbing, trekking and much more. Enjoy the scenic beauty along with some fun times at Kurisumala.
Tiger Trail Â
Trekking along the Tiger Trail and thick vegetation of the reserve along with guides and Forest Department officials is an experience worth remembering. Tourists can also spot elephants, sambhars, and tigers there.
Periyer Lake Â
Tucked in the heart of the jungle, Thekkady or Periyar Lake is famous for its wide varieties of wildlife. You can also take a boat ride in the reservoir that provides water to the forest.