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December 2, 2012

Trips: Kerala – Periyar Lake & National Park

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About an hours drive away from Ramakkalmedu, the town of Thekkady was a little more bustling with civilisation. It’s a small town and touristy, with hotels, lodges and shops at every nook and corner. From there, we quickly found our way through the [only] main street which led to the entrance of Periyar Tiger Reserve.

Periyar tiger Reserve, Thekaddy is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India, sprawled over 777 Sq. Kms and is also home to a number of bird, animal and flower species.

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Beautiful settings of the Periyar Lake

Beautiful settings of the Periyar Lake

In this album:
Little Birdie Birdie Wild flowers, along the way to Periyar The resort - a typical Kerala styling of intricate patterns and tiling
Wild flowers - in shades of pink and white A picture postcard view of the scenic Periyar Lake The serene waters of the Periyar Lake Birds at Periyar Lake feed on morsels left around by careless picnickers
Embarking on the boat ride over the waters of Periyar Lake A nest perched on dead wood in the middle of the lake Ripples left by the passing of the boat, on Periyar Lake The long expanse of the Periyar Lake
The forest of Periyar National Reserve meets the lake A complex ecosystem thrives here at Periyar Tiger Reserve The greens of the tress reflect in the waters of Periyar Lake Watching out for wildlife on the banks of Periyar Lake
Periyar Lake View A bird waits atop dead wood to catch a meal (Periyar Lake) Another bird (oops, didn't frame this one well!) Oh well, didn't do well to capture it yet again!
Ahh! Out of focus, but like the silhoutte A young bird awaits it's parent atop a nest on dead wood (Periyar Lake) Dead wood in the middle of the lake at Periyar Plenty of dead wood - makes for good locations for birds, here at Periyar Lake
Bird on dead wood tree, against the backdrop of the Periyar Forest [Trying to zoom in on the bird...] Watching, as another boat sails the waters (Periyar Lake) A soft, silvery sheen contrasts well with the grey clouds and green forest
Concentrating on the thicket for signs of wild life... Ahh, patience pays off, finally: A Sambar Deer stands on the banks of Periyar Lake Scenic any which way: Choose your way (Periyar Lake) At the jetty, boats waiting to ferry more tourists (Periyar Lake)

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