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PERIYAR – LAKESIDE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER

Wildlife • Elephants • Forest & Lake Ecosystem • 3 Days / 2 Nights

3 Days / 2 Nights

13,000

/ Person

Quick Overview (Above the Fold)

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Scenic boat safari on Periyar Lake
  • High chances of spotting wild elephants along the water’s edge
  • Evergreen forests and spice-growing landscapes
  • Guided nature walk / eco-trail experience
  • Calm, non-intrusive wildlife exploration
  • Comfortable forest and plantation stays

PACKAGE OVERVIEW

Periyar – Lakeside Wildlife Encounter offers a different rhythm of wildlife travel. Here, the forest meets water — and wildlife reveals itself quietly rather than dramatically.

Elephants, deer, birds, and smaller mammals are often seen along the lake banks during regulated boat safaris, making this one of India’s most accessible and peaceful sanctuaries. This experience is designed for travellers who want nature without intensity — no early-morning jeep chases, no dust, no crowd-heavy gates.

Periyar is about observation, calm movement, and immersion in a living forest ecosystem shaped by water.

PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS

₹13,000 – ₹16,000

Standard – Plantation

  • Comfortable plantation/forest hotel (3 ★ equivalent)
  • Example: Greenwoods Resort or similar
  • Daily breakfast & dinner
  • 1 Periyar Lake boat safari
  • Guided nature walk (group-based)
  • Best for: Families, relaxed wildlife introductions

₹18,000 – ₹22,000

Deluxe – Nature Retreat

  • Premium nature retreat (4 ★ equivalent)
  • Enhanced forest-facing settings
  • Example: Spice Village CGH Earth or similar
  • Daily breakfast & dinner
  • 1 Periyar Lake boat safari
  • Guided nature walk or eco-trail
  • Best for: Couples and slow travellers

₹25,000 – ₹30,000

Premium – Luxury Eco

  • Luxury eco-lodge / forest retreat (5 ★ equivalent)
  • Example: Elephant Court or similar
  • Secluded setting with elevated service
  • Daily breakfast & dinner
  • Priority boat safari seating
  • Guided forest walk with naturalist

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

  • Standard: Greenwoods Resort (or similar category)
  • Deluxe: Spice Village CGH Earth (or similar class)
  • Premium: Elephant Court (premium categories or similar)

Exact property confirmed at booking based on availability.

DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival at Thekkady | Forest & Spice Country
  • Arrival at Kochi / Madurai Airport or Railway Station
  • Private transfer to Thekkady
  • Check-in and relax in forest surroundings

Evening:

  • Leisure time or optional spice plantation visit
  • Dinner at hotel

🏨 Overnight: Thekkady

Morning:

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Periyar Lake boat safari
  • Wildlife viewing along lake edges

Afternoon:

  • Rest or spa / leisure time

Evening:

  • Guided nature walk or eco-trail
  • Dinner

🏨 Overnight: Thekkady

  • Breakfast
  • Check-out and transfer for onward journey
  • Tour concludes

TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS

Private transfers between arrival point ↔ Hotel.

TRAVEL TO THEKKADY (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)

  • Flight to Kochi / Madurai + road transfer
  • Train to Kottayam / Madurai + road transfer
  • Private road transfers on request

Travel assistance available.

✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast & dinner
  • Periyar Lake boat safari
  • Guided nature walk / eco-trail
  • Arrival & departure transfers
  • All applicable taxes

❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

  • Flights / trains unless added
  • Lunch
  • Camera fees (if applicable)
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusions

Ideal For

Families
Couples
Gentle wildlife seekers
Wellness & nature travellers

Best Time To Visit

October to March (Monsoon months offer lush scenery with limited activities)

Important Notes

  • Wildlife sightings vary by season and movement
  • Boat safari timings are regulated and weather-dependent
  • Sanctuary rules are strictly enforced

❓ IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Wildlife sightings vary by season and movement
  • Boat safari timings are regulated and weather-dependent
  • Sanctuary rules are strictly enforced

Cancellation & Refunds

What is the cancellation policy?
  • 15+ days before travel: 80% refund
  • 8–14 days before travel: 50% refund
  • 7 days or less / No-show: No refund

Boat safari tickets once booked are non-refundable and will be deducted from any refund amount.

Contact & Bookings

Hiddensee Tours and Travels (OPC) Private Limited Gurgaon, Haryana - India