PERIYAR – LAKESIDE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER
Curated by Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Into the Wild: Safaris & Nature Trails
- Thekkady (Kerala)
- 3D/2N
- Per Person
QUICK OVERVIEW (ABOVE THE FOLD)
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destinations Covered: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady (Kerala)
Departure City: Chennai (Primary Operations Hub)
Other Indian Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & others available on request
Category: Wildlife • Elephants • Forest & Lake Ecosystem
Starting Price: ₹13,000 per person*
₹13,000/Person
*Prices vary by season and accommodation category
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 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
(Per person, twin sharing | Breakfast & Dinner included)
Standard
Plantation Stay-
Comfortable plantation / forest hotel (3 ★ equivalent)
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Daily breakfast & dinner
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1 Periyar Lake boat safari
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Guided nature walk (group-based)
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Best for: Families, relaxed wildlife introductions
Deluxe
Premium Nature Retreat-
Premium nature retreat (4 ★ equivalent)
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Enhanced forest-facing settings
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Daily breakfast & dinner
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1 Periyar Lake boat safari
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Guided nature walk or eco-trail
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Best for: Couples and slow travelers
Premium
Luxury Eco Wilderness Stay-
Luxury eco-lodge / forest retreat (5 ★ equivalent)
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Secluded setting with elevated service
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Daily breakfast & dinner
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Priority boat safari seating
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Guided forest walk with naturalist
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Best for: Wellness-minded and slow luxury travelers
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- Standard (3★): Plantation and forest hotels around Thekkady (e.g., Greenwoods Resort, similar category)
- Deluxe (4★): Premium nature retreats with forest views (e.g., Spice Village CGH Earth – select categories, similar class)
- Premium (5★): Luxury eco-lodges with immersive forest design (e.g., Elephant Court – premium categories, similar)
Exact property confirmed at booking based on availability.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
- Included & Excluded
- 2 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Periyar Lake boat safari
- Guided nature walk / eco-trail
- Arrival & departure transfers
- All applicable taxes
- Flights / trains unless added
- Lunch
- Camera fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned
- Day 1
- Arrival at Kochi / Madurai Airport or Railway Station
- Private transfer to Thekkady
- Check-in and relax in forest surroundings
- Leisure time or optional spice plantation visit
- Dinner at hotel
Thekkady
- Day 2
- Breakfast at hotel
- Morning: Periyar Lake boat safari (Wildlife viewing along lake edges)
- Afternoon: Rest or spa / leisure time
- Guided nature walk or eco-trail
- Dinner at hotel
Thekkady
- Day 3
- Breakfast
- Check-out and transfer for onward journey
- Tour concludes
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
Private transfers between arrival point ↔ Hotel included.
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.
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
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
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.
CONTACT & BOOKINGS
Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Gurgaon, Haryana – India
Call
+91 8851898784
ghillidilli.india@gmail.com