Our Kerala Holiday experience

snonymous · Jun 11th, 2009, 10:49

We are also planning to do the Periyar Tiger reserve but are still not sure if the bamboo rafting or two day treck will be the best option for spotting elephants?

When are you planning to go? In the dry season, the best proposition for sighting elephants would be the first morning boat ride at 7am.

There is a greater probability of sighting bisons than elephants on the whole day bamboo rafting trip, though you could well see both, and much more.

tripsammy · Jul 29th, 2009, 21:03

We are planning to do the two day treck next time but will plan to go in the dry season if we can. The bamboo rafting in November was great but I am sure the wildlife sightings will be better then as Synonymous says.

Mermaid · Nov 8th, 2009, 01:10

Does anyone know if the Periyar reserve is open for bamboo rafting / trecking after the boat disaster. I have been trying to book but get no responce to emails?

tripsammy · Nov 12th, 2009, 06:27

As far as I am aware the Lake Palace is closed and all boating is stopped. I dont know if there are plans to reopen soon.That is one reason we have decided to visit Nargarhole / Wayanad this time.

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Mermaid Mermaid Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 3	Does anyone know if the Periyar reserve is open for bamboo rafting / trecking after the boat disaster. I have been trying to book but get no responce to emails?

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tripsammy Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Preston England Posts: 42	As far as I am aware the Lake Palace is closed and all boating is stopped. I dont know if there are plans to reopen soon.That is one reason we have decided to visit Nargarhole / Wayanad this time.