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Area
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Core : 350 sq. km.
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Buffer : 427 sq. km.
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Total : 777 sq. km.
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Longitude : 76°57' and 77°25' East
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Latitude : 9°16' and 9°36'North
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Altitude : 100 m at Pamba valley to 2016 m
at Vellimala (m.s.l.)
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Rainfall
: 2500 mm
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Temperature
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Minimum : 15°C
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Maximum : 31°C
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Seasons
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Monsoon : South-west and North-east monsoon with maximum rainfall
in July and
minimum in January.
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Winter : December - January
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Summer : April - May
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TOURISM
| Year |
Indian |
Foreigner |
Total |
| 1990-91 |
2,53,118 |
11,425 |
2,64,543 |
| 1991-92 |
2,17,898
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20,149 |
2,38,047 |
| 1992-93 |
2,33,896 |
19,443 |
2,53,330 |
| 1993-94 |
1,70,365 |
7,315 |
1,77,680 |
| 1994-95 |
1,85,182 |
11,073 |
1,96,255 |
| 1995-96 |
2,52,473 |
9,911 |
2,62,384 |
| 1996-97 |
2,77,278 |
10,145 |
2,87,423 |
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HIGHWAYS
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| The
existing Vandiperiyar-Moozhiyar-Kakki Road, which is passing
through the Reserve is being handed over to Public Works Department.
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PLACES NEARBY
There are some tribal villages around Periyar, which are
worth a visit. The tribal people are expert fishermen
and
farmers. Some are still engaged in the traditional practice
of collecting honey of dangerous hill bees. They have
built
interesting tree dwellings. These dwellings do not signify
perched existence. Quite the contrary, they are comfortable
watchtowers for taking note of any wild pig or elephant
in the area that might ruin the cultivated fields. Nearby
Kottayam (117 km) and the temple town of Madurai (140)
km) should not be missed.
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REACHING
THERE
The
park is well connected by Thiruvananthapuram (271 km), as
well as the cities of Cochin (200 km), Kottayam (117 km),
and Madurai (140 km). The nearest major rail junction is Kottayam.
The nearest national airports are Cochin (200 km) and Madurai
(140 km).
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STAYING THERE
Forest rest houses. Periyar House, Aranya
Niwas, etc. situated in the park. Tourist complex area
offer good accommodation facilities. The Lake Palace at Eddapaliyam,
which was once the royal residence of the Maharaja of Travancore,
and Spice Village are the two other better options for accommodation
in the area. Apart from these, there are many other rest
houses
where accommodation is available to suit every budget.
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Desgination
and Address
of the Official
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Telephone
No.
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Fax
No.
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E-mail
address
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Field
Director
Periyar Tiger Reserves,
Aranya Bhavan, Forest Complex, S.H. Mount P.O., Kottayam
Kerala-686006 |
0481-231740
(O) 2311197 |
2311740 |
fdptrktym@rediffmail.com |
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LINKS TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD
The nearest town is Kumily (4 km) where
communication (post, telegraph, phone and fax) and medical
(chemists, hospitals) facilities are available. Internet/
e-mail facilities are available at Kottayam (117 km) from
the park. .
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CONTACT
FIELD DIRECTOR
Field
Director,
Periyar Tiger Reserves,
Aranya Bhavan,
Forest Comples,
S.H. Mount P.O.,
Kottayam Kerala-686006
0481-565940(T+F)
562701®
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