Periyar National Park
Periyar National Park and wildlife sanctuary (PNP) is a protected area located in the districts of Idukki and Pathanamthitta (place) in Kerala, India. It is notable as an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve. The protected area encompasses 357 sq. m (925 km2) of which 118 sq. m (305 km2) of the core zone was declared as the Periyar national park in 1982. This National Park is an amazing coming together of nature, adventure and beauty. A place which allows you the peace and serenity you so desire, an opportunity to be one with nature and just a normal sighting of a tiger or two, Periyar National Park is full of beautiful sights and sounds.
HISTORY
In 1934 the Maharaja of Travancore, Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma by declaring the forests around Periyar lake as a private game reserve to stop the encroachment of tea plantations. It was founded as Nellikkampatty Game Reserve .It was consolidated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1950 after the political integration of India (country).