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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to a wide variety of other animals like leopard, wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur (a primate), bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines, squirrels, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar and sloth bear.
Other tourist attractions in Periyar include several species of birds and reptiles. Cormorants, Darters, Kingfishers, great Malabar Hornbill and racket-tailed Drongos are some of the birds that can be spotted here. The reptiles frequenting Periyar include Monitor Lizards, Python and Cobra.
The perfect way to explore the tourist attractions in Periyar is through motorboat cruises on the lake or from watchtowers. One can even enjoy a ride on the elephant back and watch the enchanting wildlife from close quarters.
Your tour to Periyar can also feature visits to the nearby spice gardens. These gardens are botanical treasure troves whose biodiversity and wealth are unparalleled.
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Set in the high ranges of the Western Ghats of southwestern India, Periyar is a popular Wildlife Sanctuary, replete with great scenic charm and rich bio-diversity. Spread over a wide expanse of about 780 sq. km. along the river Periyar in Kerala, this sanctuary ranks as one of the major tiger reserves in India 
