Wildlife • Elephants • Forest & Lake Ecosystem • 3 Days / 2 Nights
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
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.
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
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
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
- 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.
Private transfers between arrival point ↔ Hotel.
- 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
Families
Couples
Gentle wildlife seekers
Wellness & nature travellers
October to March (Monsoon months offer lush scenery with limited activities)
- 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
Hiddensee Tours and Travels (OPC) Private Limited
Gurgaon, Haryana - India