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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Boat Safari Day Trip

Thekkady

Thekkady exists because of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, and the lake is the way in. A boat crosses the reservoir past the tops of trees drowned when the dam was built in 1895 — a strange stand of dead trunks that bison, elephant and deer come down to feed among. The reserve holds tigers, though most visitors never see one. The day adds the sanctuary’s interpretation centre and the spice town.

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Duration
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Destination
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Planned days
1–8
Travellers
₹3,200
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  • Easy
  • English, Hindi, Malayalam
  • Pickup included
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Your itinerary

A 1-day route through Thekkady.

01

Periyar lake boat safari

02

The drowned forest

03

Elephant, gaur and deer at the water

04

Periyar Tiger Reserve

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    Early boat safari on the Periyar lake through the tiger reserve. Afternoon at the interpretation centre and a walk in Thekkady town and the spice shops.

    Periyar lake boat safariDrowned forestInterpretation centreSpice shops

Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.

The detail

What's included

What's included

  • Private car with driver for the day
  • Periyar boat safari tickets
  • Reserve entry and permits
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop

Not included

  • Meals and drinks
  • Camera fees in the reserve
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance
The specification

Additional information

Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.

Duration
1 day
Group size
1–8 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Start time
08:00
Guide languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Pickup
Included
Confirmation
Instant
Customisable
Yes, on request
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Before you go

Good to know

Things to carry

  • Binoculars
  • Earth-toned clothing, not bright
  • Sun protection
  • Water

Important notes

The reserve is closed during parts of the monsoon; boat services follow forest department schedules.,Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, and elephants keep their distance.

Questions

Frequently asked

Very unlikely — sightings are rare. Elephant, bison and deer from the boat are common.

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Flexible cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

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