Thekkady is one of the best known wild life centers in India. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar remains the large herds of wild elephants that come down to the lake's edge.

How to Reach
Air :
Nearest airport : Madurai (Tamil Nadu) 140 kms, Kochi (Nedumbassery - 185 km), Thiruvananthapuram (265 kms).
Rail :
Nearest railway station is Kumarakom 114 kms. Madurai station is about 136 kms.
Road :
There are frequent buses from Kumily (4 km away) to various tourist centres.