Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

yoda230 · Nov 30th, 2006, 19:18

Almost forgot. Can anyone recommend a place in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary?

SitaParityaga · Dec 1st, 2006, 07:43

Don't know how many places are actually in the park, but this one is:

http://www.indiamike.com/reviews/sho...uct/543/cat/21

I heard mixed reviews about it when I was in Thekaddy 2 years ago. Some say its nice to be away from it all, others found it too isolated. All agreed it was a bbit overpriced.

I stayed here:

http://www.indiamike.com/reviews/sho...uct/246/cat/21

Its close to the park and the town, so you could visit either easily.

gypsichief · Dec 1st, 2006, 10:52

In periyar there are 2 hotel/resorts run by kerala tourism which are a bit pricy but in kumili town u find accomodation for all budgets...

we stayed there last december for Rs200/- per night for a double bed room...

i suggest if u backpacking just get into town see a few places check into the one u like most..

SANJAY_DEL · Dec 1st, 2006, 11:57

Periyar House Rs 800/1250 onwards.

caster · Dec 1st, 2006, 14:21

Have been to the Periyar 3 times now. Last was in Jan 2006. The most horrible experiences are of this trip in Jan. The crowd seemed similar to the ones in the Delhi Trade fair. A strong advice: DO NOT GO THERE IN DEC. or JAN if you are a wildlife lover. The Saturdays and Sundays should be simply no go. Moreover, if you are staying outside the park area, forget the boat ride in the early morning. They are in the domain of local touts who do not have to buy the entry tickets at the PArk Main Gate as we visitors have to. They get all the tickets for the first boats and sell it at a huge premium. And if you miss the first ride you might not get to see any of the wildlife except for a few boars.
Good luck to all visitors.
Caster

drzog · Dec 1st, 2006, 17:29

Periyar house is nice, i was there in Feb, crowds ok, but not many animals. WOuld have liked to do a hike in the jungle, but needed boots.

haritha · Dec 2nd, 2006, 12:33

Agree with caster

yoda230 · Dec 7th, 2006, 16:47

I am going to be in the Kerala area in a week or so. It looks like Periyar is not really worth the bother at that time, would anyone else like to agree of disagree with that?

More importantly, has anyone got any suggestions what to do instead. My original plan was to do:
Alleppey
Kottayam
Periyar
Cochin

Is it worth just staying in Alleppey for a few more days?

Any recommendations welcomed.

arijitraja · Dec 8th, 2006, 01:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoda230

I am going to be in the Kerala area in a week or so. It looks like Periyar is not really worth the bother at that time, would anyone else like to agree of disagree with that?

Oh...
even I had Periyar in my list. But now i think i will have to reconsider.
My itenarary for Kerala can be found at
Need Experienced Advice for a 8-9 day itenarary in India

cheers

Ari

Nov 30th, 2006, 19:18	#1
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SitaParityaga member in the forest Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 903	Don't know how many places are actually in the park, but this one is: http://www.indiamike.com/reviews/sho...uct/543/cat/21 I heard mixed reviews about it when I was in Thekaddy 2 years ago. Some say its nice to be away from it all, others found it too isolated. All agreed it was a bbit overpriced. I stayed here: http://www.indiamike.com/reviews/sho...uct/246/cat/21 Its close to the park and the town, so you could visit either easily.

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gypsichief Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: empty quarters Posts: 88	In periyar there are 2 hotel/resorts run by kerala tourism which are a bit pricy but in kumili town u find accomodation for all budgets... we stayed there last december for Rs200/- per night for a double bed room... i suggest if u backpacking just get into town see a few places check into the one u like most..

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Dec 1st, 2006, 14:21	#5
caster Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: India Posts: 78	Have been to the Periyar 3 times now. Last was in Jan 2006. The most horrible experiences are of this trip in Jan. The crowd seemed similar to the ones in the Delhi Trade fair. A strong advice: DO NOT GO THERE IN DEC. or JAN if you are a wildlife lover. The Saturdays and Sundays should be simply no go. Moreover, if you are staying outside the park area, forget the boat ride in the early morning. They are in the domain of local touts who do not have to buy the entry tickets at the PArk Main Gate as we visitors have to. They get all the tickets for the first boats and sell it at a huge premium. And if you miss the first ride you might not get to see any of the wildlife except for a few boars. Good luck to all visitors. Caster

Dec 2nd, 2006, 12:33	#7
haritha Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kadalikad-Kerala-India Posts: 527	Agree with caster

Dec 7th, 2006, 16:47	#8
yoda230 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 23	I am going to be in the Kerala area in a week or so. It looks like Periyar is not really worth the bother at that time, would anyone else like to agree of disagree with that? More importantly, has anyone got any suggestions what to do instead. My original plan was to do: Alleppey Kottayam Periyar Cochin Is it worth just staying in Alleppey for a few more days? Any recommendations welcomed.

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