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Jungle Village, Periyar
Overview :
The Eco-friendly resort, Jungle Village, At Thekkady is the second one in the chains of SAJ Group of Hotels & Resorts. Jungle Village shares the boundary wall with the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The Wild Erumadams here offer you the magnificent view of the animals inside the forest. The Resort fully protected and safe has got different types of cottages like Mud Cottages, Mannan Koora (Tribal House). Erumadam (Tree Houses). Standard rooms and tents. The Jungle Village has all the modern facilities including, Temperature Control Swimming Pool, Restaurant & Room services as any other Heritage property can offer. Traditional Ayurvedic Massage and treatment is also available on request. Jungle Village, the natural wildlife, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast and varied that is does not bare semblance to any other wildlife sanctuary in the world. Even a casual visitor to this place will not fail to observe the special ecological pattern of Thekkady.
Accomodation :
Spice Village has 52 well-appointed single, double and deluxe rooms besides suites and cottages. Tree House: Accommodation is available in ethnic tree homes or Erumadams. This type of accommodation is used by the tribal people while they go for hunting. Erumadam is really a hut on a tree. Tent: This unique accommodation is a specialty of the Jungle Village. A stay in an imported jungle- trekking tent is an experience for life time. This is truly an exotic experience at the Jungle Village. Mannan Koora: Mannan Koora or tribal home is available in Jungle Village. Mannan Kooras are the traditional Homes of the Periyar. This hut is made of leaves, bamboo shoot and the flooring is done with mud. Bathrooms inside provide all modern comfort. Cottages: Single and Twin Deluxe Cottages are available for accommodation. All modern facilities are available for the guest's comfort. All cottages have got direct access to the swimming pool. Standard Rooms: Standard Rooms are good as cottages. The interiors are with wooden finish. All modern facilities including television, bed control panels, hot and cold running water is available.
Recreation & Health :
Facilities like Swimming Pool, Ayuruedic Health SPA, Cooking Demo, Shuttle Court, and Indoor Sports like Table Tennis et al are available at the Spice Village. Organic Plantation Tours and Farm Barbeque Dinner with Bon Fire are also organized.
Dinning :
The restaurant at Spice Village offers multi cuisines and the well stocked bar keeps the spirits high.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Information :
Thekkady beckons are the adventure seekers, nature lovers and the animal watchers alike. Thekkady is renowned for the Thekkady/Periyar National Park. At the Thekkady National Park you may spot the wild elephants, leopard, wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur (a primate), bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines, squirrels, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar and sloth bear besides the tigers and the Nilgiri tahrs. Along with animals Thekkady is home to monitor lizards, pythons, king cobras and flying lizards. Birds like darters, cormorants, ibises, gray herons, mynas, flycatchers, orioles, wood pigeons, kingfishers, kites, ospreys, thrushes, and parakeets add to the attraction of Thekkady. You may watch the animals on the move from the motorboats on the lake or from watchtowers only after prior permission. Else you may enjoy a walking tour of the Thekkady National Park with the local guides.
Major Wildlife Attractions in Periyar National Park :
Apart from Elephants, the other animals to be seen in the Periyar sanctuary are Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog and very rarely, a Tiger. There are, now, an estimated 40 tigers here. Four species of primates are found at Periyar - the rare lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri Langur, Common Langur And Bonnet Macaque. Periyar also happens to be the habitat of the elusive Nilgiri Tahr, which is rarely to be seen. The birdlife comprises of Darters, Cormorants, Kingfishers, the great Malabar Hornbill and racket-tailed Drongoes. The reptilian population boasts Of Monitor Lizards that can be spotted basking in the sun, on the rocks along the lakeshore. Visitors who trek into the Periyar national park often see a Python and sometimes even a King Cobra. In the lap of the mountains, the Periyar wildlife sanctuary's environ is like a canvas of many shades. The fresh air of the moist deciduous forest gives one a chance to experience the peace and serenity and long to return for more.
Kumily :
Situated just 4-kms from Periyar, Kumily is a growing town where tourism is fastly catching up just like the spice trade, the major occupation of this small town. The town is also well equipped with the excellent hotels and resorts for accommodation.
Cradomom Hills :
Periyar and Kumily are the most convenient points from which visitors can easily explore Kerala's beautiful Cardamom hills. Guide will approach you at offers of trips via jeep or taxi to the hills and if you can get a group together, these trips work out as a good travel value.
Boat Cruises :
Boat cruises make the best option to check out the wilds of Periyar Sanctuary.Today the Periyar lake presents an excellent boating spot for tourists. Although it is unusual to see many animals from the boats, still you spot a family of Elephants, Wild Boar, and Sambar Deer by the water's edge. The upper deck is best for wildlife viewing when taking a boat cruise, but better turn up half an hour early to get the best seat. To maximize you chances, take the 7.00 am boat. You can also consider renting your own boat.
Best Time to Visit Periyar :
The best season to visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary is from the months of October and June.
How to Get there :
Air : Kochi (Cochin) at 200-kms or Madurai in Tamil Nadu at140-kms are the nearest airports from Periyar. Rail: Kottayam at 114-kms is the nearest railhead from Periyar. Road: Kumily, the nearest town from Periyar is well served by both state and private buses from Kottayam, Ernakulam and Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
General Info / Tips: - Note :
After heavy rains, chances of good wildlife sightings are very slim as the animals only come to the lake, when water sources inside the forest have dried up.
Hotels In Periyar
Jungle Village
Taj Garden Retreat
Lake Palace
The Elephant Court
Spice Village
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