Periyar National Park in Kerala is a protected wildlife reserve. The area covering 350 sq km right in the middle of serene Periyar Lake was declared as a National Park in the year 1982. The National Park is situated right at the heart of Pandalam Hills and Cardamom Hills of Southern Western Ghats.
How to reach Periyar National Park
By Air
Madurai Airport at a distance of 140 km is the closest airport to the protected forests.
By Rail
Kottayam Railway Station, located at a distance of 114 km from Periyar National Park, is closest in proximity.
By Road
Periyar National Park can be reached easily by road from major cities including Kottayam (100 km), Madurai (110 km), Kochi (120 km) and Kumily (4 km).
Periyar Tour Packages
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