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PERIYAR TIGER RESERVE (THEKKADY)
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Which state is Periyar tiger reserve?
Periyar tiger reserve in State of Kerala
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In which district is Periyar tiger reserve?
Periyar tiger reserve is in the Idukki District, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam
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What is the old name of Periyar?
The old name of Periyar is Nellikkampatty Reserve
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Why is it called Periyar tiger reserve?
Periyar tiger reserve gets its name from the river Periyar, which has its origin deep inside the reserve
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What is Periyar tiger reserve famous for?
Periyar tiger reserve famous for Herbs of Asian elephants, then great scenic beauty and rich biodiversity
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what are the important points of Periyar National Park?
Periyar National Park is famous for its wildlife and is home to a variety of species, including elephants, tiger, leopards, sambar deer, Barking deer, wild boar and a variety of bird species. One of the main attractions of the park is the Periyar Lake. Which was formed across the Periyar river
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Which river is in Periyar tiger reserve?
The river originates from Chokkampatti mala, a peak on the southern boundary of the Periyar tiger reserve.
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How many tigers are there in Periyar tiger reserve?
There are About 40 tigers in Periyar tiger reserve.
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How many elephants are there in Periyar tiger reserve?
Periyar tiger reserve elephant counts Between 900 and 1000.
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Who declares Periyar tiger reserve?
Periyar tiger reserve was declared by State Government.
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Which tribes are in the Periyar tiger reserve?
In Periyar tiger reserve there are ethnically five different communities, the Mannans, the Paliyan, Uralis, Mala-arayas and the Malampandarams have settled.
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Which snacks are found in Periyar tiger reserve?
The snakes found in Periyar tiger reserve are, King Cobra, the Combra, Viper and the Krait.
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Which dam is in Periyar National Park?
The dam in Periyar tiger reserve was the Mullaperiyar Dam.
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what is the special about periyar river?
Periyar river is the longest river in state of Kerala with a length of 244 km.
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What is the nick name of Periyar river?
The Periyar river is also known as the Life line of Kerala.
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What is the history of Periyar tiger reserve?
The history of periyar tiger reserve - When the game sanctuary covered an area of about 500 sq km. In 1950 some more area was added to create a periyar wildlife sanctuary. IN 1978 the sanctuary was included in the central government initiative known as project tiger and was renamed the periyar tiger reserve.
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what is the rename of Periyar tiger reserve?
The rename of Periyar tiger reserve was "Periyar wild life sanctuary" .
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What is the area of periyar reserve forest?
Periyar tiger reserve cover an area about 777 sq km.
Forest type:-The forest types include tropical evergreen forest, moist deciduous forest rasslands and eucalypts plantations.
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Can we stay inside Periyar tiger reserve?
In periyar tiger reserve for a budget traveler who wish to stay in a wildlife sanctuarycan stay inside.
Periyar lake was built In 1985, the periyar lake was formed after the government of the erstwhile Travancore state permitted the Madras state to construct the Mullaperiyar Dam across Periyar river to provide irrigation facilities to Tamil Nadu
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Who give the name Periyar?
The name Periyar was given by Annai Meenambal was the person who first gave E.V Ramaswamy, the title “Periyar” meaning the Elder or Wise one and Veerammal is said to have provoked Periyar to think more critically about how the movement could do better not just for non- Brahmin castes, but also for Dalits and Adivasis
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How to get to Periyar tiger reserve?
To reach Periyar tiger reserve take a taxi or a bus from Kumily to reach the peak.
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Is Thekkady a hill station?
Thekkady is one of the most well- known hill stations in Kerala that boasts of serene geography, lush plantations and thick forests.
