Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Oct – May
- Boat safaris on Periyar Lake are available year-round but are best October to May.
- Gates & safari zones
- 3 gates available
- Thekkady, Mullakkudam, Vallakkadavu
⚠️ Book early for weekends & holidays
Book Your Safari
Choose a booking option below
RecommendedOfficial
Periyar Tiger Reserve Booking
Park PortalDirect booking with park authorities
- Required for entry
- Takes ~5–10 minutes
- ID required for all visitors
Official park booking portal.
Kerala
Book Safari Permit →
Official
Kerala Ecotourism Portal
State PortalOfficial forest department booking
- Required for entry
- ID required for all visitors
Aggregator portal; some parks also have direct booking systems.
Kerala
Book via State Portal →
Before you book
- •Carry a valid government-issued photo ID (mandatory for all visitors)
- •Early morning safaris offer the best wildlife sighting opportunities
- •Follow all park rules — no honking, flash photography, or littering
- •Check weather conditions before your visit