The Richest Tracts in Western Ghats Rain Forests

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the richest tracts in Western Ghats rain forests. At a distance of 40 Km from Periyar sanctuary (Thekkady), there lies an Eco-System named GAVI with luxuriant forest, grassland and wild animals. Pampa Reservoir and a large tract of reserved forests fringe GAVI. There is a wide range of animals in Periyar Sanctuary such as Elephant, Sambar deer, Barking deer, Mouse deer, Bonnet macaque, Lion tailed macaque etc. The chief predators are Tiger, Panther and Wild dogs. The Reserve also supports a wide variety of birds and insects.

Program
1. Full day program which starts at 6 Am and ends at 6. pm , 40 km by jeep (15 KM through village,25 Km inside the forest) trekking, sighting animals and birds, pedal boating and return .

Breakfast Lunch Coffee tea Provided in this program

2.Overnight camping
one night 2 days 2 night 3 days

In this program there are two options
1. Camping in guest house
2. Camping in tents

In thecase of the former only six person are allowed and in the latter maximum 14 people. The guest house located on the bank of a lake which is calm and serene . The program concentrates on trekking in side forest to sight animals and birds . Elephants, Bison, Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri tahr, Leopard, birds and butterflies can be sighted nearby. Only vegetarian food is served .

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Nilgiri Tahr – (An endemic and endangered species)

The Nilgiri Tahr is the only mountain goat found in South India. It is well adapted to live in rocky mountain terrain. The general body colour is grey to brown, becoming darker on ageing. The female and the young ones are yellowish grey in colour.

The Nilgiri Tahr is found in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamilnadu, the Anamalai Ranges of Kerala, Gavi hill tracts and several isolated pockets in the Western Ghats. They are often seen in herds numbering five to thirty. Female usually gives 2 young ones at birth. The Nilgiri Tahr, an endemic species is now considered endangered because of habitat alteration and reduction.