Camping at Periyar National Park : Relaxing in the lap of mother nature amidst the lush forests alongwith hearing the echoing sounds of the roaring tigers or a barking deer, can tempt any nature lover. If you want to experience the same, come for Camping in Periyar National Park. Periyar National Park offers excellent facilities for camping and it will fully thrill you. Camping in Periyar National Park gives you a very good chance of wildlife spotting as well as enjoying the amazing beauty of the surroundings.

What is unique about camping in Periyar National Park is that it is not confined to any season or any adventure activity. While you are camping out on the observation tower, be sure to carry your own bedding and food. Also carry dull clothes, some warm and waterproof clothing, sturdy and comfortable shoes and mosquito repellent. Binoculars are available on hire but it is better to take your own along. Cameras and camcorders are allowed but you have to pay extra charges for carrying them inside the park.

Introducing Periyar wildlife sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. The sanctuary is located in the panoramic ranges of the Western Ghats, in the state of Kerala which has been dubbed as 'God's Own Country'. The sanctuary is among the few (one of the total sixteen) Tiger Reserves in the country.

Life was for the first time thrust into this sanctuary in the year 1895. With the construction of a dam in the same year the forest land received protection from the ruling Maharaja. Spread over vast land area, the next milestone was reached in the year 1978, when the sanctuary was approved as a tiger reserve and included in the list of Project Tiger Reserve. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a great tourist destination that spreads across, in the Thekkady region, encompassing great resources and the beauty of it all.

Description
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located among the low lying Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats. The centre of attraction here is the artificial lake, Periyar Lake, on which it stands situated. The lake stretches out for good 5,500 hectares. The sanctuary is spread over 777 sq kms, out of which 360 sq kms are covered by the forests. The lake fringes are formed of marshes and grasslands. The grasslands provide for the cover of the wild animals in the sanctuary. The beautiful lake also sees a number of animals, that come to bathe and quench their thirst. The forest, wherever it is dense, has a canopy formed by the huge deciduous trees. The place is calm and serene, except for the silence broken by the tourist. Even that gets lost and mingled with the nature.

How to Reach
To access Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary by air one can reach up to Kochi or Madurai. Kochi lies in the same state (Kerala) and is about 200 kms from the sanctuary. Madurai lies a little closer about 140 kms and falls in the Tamil Nadu State. The nearest railhead is the one at Kottayam, which is about 114 kms away. The nearest town to Periyar is Kumily, 4 kms from the park. A number of state owned transport buses and private buses ply to the region.