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PeriyarTravel guide · tours · day trips
A Wildlife Haven in Kerala
Good forWildlifeNatureSafariPhotographyAdventure
Our own itineraries · private car and driver throughout · real photographs only
1 itineraries include Periyar Kerala
The short version
About Periyar
Periyar is a city in Kerala.
Periyar has 1 place to stay and 1 restaurant.
It combines well with Alappuzha, Athirapally, Bekal and Guruvayur, all within a day of Periyar.
Worth knowing
- State
- Kerala
- Good for
- Wildlife, Nature, Safari, Photography
Last updated 5 October 2026 · Compiled by The Trip India from verified listings, destination records and traveller reviews.
- Visit Periyar during winter for pleasant weather
- Hire a local guide for the best experience
Bookable on their own
Day trips in Periyar
Short outings that book on their own — no package needed. Each is a one-day trip from Periyar with a private car and driver.
65% offWeather and seasons
Best time to visit Periyar
The year divides into three seasons, and each changes what there is to do.
WinterNov-Feb
SummerMar-May
MonsoonJun-Sep
Nov-FebWinter
17–27°C
≈242 mm rain
0 deg45 deg
Mar-MaySummer
20–30°C
≈375 mm rain
0 deg45 deg
Jun-SepMonsoon
20–25°C
≈1105 mm rain
0 deg45 deg
What it costs
- Budget
- ₹800/day
- Mid-range
- ₹2,000/day
- Luxury
- ₹5,000+/day
Is Periyar safe?
Periyar is generally safe for tourists.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Periyar
Places to stay in Periyar, grouped by the kind of stay - resorts, homestays and everything between. Promoted properties appear first.
Where to eat
Top Restaurants in Periyar
Places to eat in Periyar, ordered by traveller score.
best restaurants in PeriyarCombines well with
Places to visit near Periyar
Real photographs only
Periyar photos
Every image below is a real photograph from one of our Periyar itineraries. Stand-in image files are never shown.