Did you know that you can go night trekking in Kerala’s Periyar Tiger Reserve?

Periyar Tiger Reserve, popularly known as the Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, is unquestionably one of those spots in Kerala that is very popular among tourists. One of the reasons for its soaring popularity is night trekking that allows visitors to trek deep into the forest, accompanied by trained tribal guards. If you are inclined to experience the thrill and be up close and personal with nature at the same time, there is nothing that comes close to a night's trekking in Periyar.
The said trek continues for around three hours, which can happen anytime between 7 PM to 4 AM. You need to be mentally strong for this, as you will be walking into the wild during after hours, and entering the eco-developmental zones of the tiger reserve. This night trekking option is one of the drawcards of this reserve as most of the popular national reserves in the country don’t offer this exclusive experience.

Some of the animals found in this park are rare, so your trip will be filled with excitement and joy. Spotting an elephant here is not that difficult; whereas, to spot a tiger, you might need to test your patience. Also, the reserve is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna and offers various options for visitors to experience interesting wildlife experience.
Spread across a vast area, Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary welcomes nature lovers from across the country to offer a bird’s eye view to a host of life forms. You can also opt for boat rides that begin at dawn, bamboo rafting, tiger trails, border trekking and bullock cart rides when you are here, and experience how the reserve offers you a new facet of its beauty.