Boating
Boating at Periyar Lake
Periyar Tiger Reserve offers 1.5 hrs boating trips at the lake near the sanctuary. A herd of elephants or a group of sambar deer are common sights near the lake. You may be able to spot herds of Gaur and wild boars in the grasslands adjacent to the shores. A variety of avian fauna such as darters, egrets and kingfishers can be seen resting on dead tree trunks that stick out over the lake. During your boat ride, there is also a high probability of observing the antics of the Smooth Indian Otter.
Boating Timings:
Morning : 7:30 am : 9:30 am : 11:15 am
Afternoon : 01:45 pm : 03:30 pm
Safety Measures and Personnel
Provides Life Jackets for each passengers
For emergency situations can use Lifebuoys
Each boat is assisted by Boat Lascars, Life Guards and Boat Srank apart from Boat Driver
Notes
Do's and Don'ts
Animals sightings are a matter of chance, be Patient
Please do not litter the surroundings
Treat the Tiger Reserve Area/wilderness area with respect.
Give way to animals first
Appreciate the colour and sounds of nature.
Dress in colours that blend with the natural environment.
Take pictures, but without disturbing wildlife.
Respect local customs.
Keep a reasonable distance from wild animals, and do not provoke them.
Dispose waste responsibly: carry back all non-biodegradable litter, and leave campsites litter-free before departing.
When in a vehicle, remember wild animals have right of way.
Keep to the speed limit, don’t use the horn, and do not startle animals.
Do not talk loudly or play loud music.
Do not get out of the vehicle or approach wild animals.
Do not approach animals closer than 15 m or disturb them while they are resting.
Do not take away flora and fauna in the form of cuttings, seeds or roots.
Do not feed wild animals.
Do not stop the vehicle not more than 5 minutes in the reserve
Do not light fires, or smoke inside protected areas. Accidental forest fires cause irreparable damage.
Carrying of guns, fire arms, inflammable materials are strictly prohibited, as per the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and is punishable by law.
Obey the instructions of staff and guides.
Rules:
Park Entry & bus charges will be extra
Starting location - Boat landing, Thekkady
Mandatory to wear life jackets
No tourist will be allowed to stand during the course of the boat ride
Visitors should report at the ticket counter of Anavachal Parking area 1 hour prior to the commencement of the boating and Report at Boat Landing area 30 minutes before the commencement of the boating program
Boat Landing area is 4 Km (Approx.) away from Aanavachal parking area.
Visitors have to park their vehicle at Anavachal Parking are and travel 4 Km by Periyar Tiger Reserve's buses to reach boat landing area
Periyar Tiger Reserve is not liable for any dispute regarding not getting Boating Tickets. if the visitors are not reaching on time.