Periyar National Park, also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve, is located in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala. This wildlife sanctuary is home to tigers, elephant, and other animals such as rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison. The park is a repository of rare, endemic, and endangered flora and fauna, and forms the major watershed of two important rivers of Kerala: the Periyar and the Pamba.

The Yodha Cultural Village provides a range of cultural programs and events focused on Kerala, such as Kathakali, which is a complex form of Indian theatre, and Kalarippayattu, which is an ancient martial art. These performing arts can help tourists glimpse a piece of history of the state and can help them develop an understanding of Kerala’s social structure.

Green Park Ayurvedic and Spices Plantation is a sustainable plantation that includes a farm, honey bee colony, natural fish aquarium, artificial paddy field, suspension bridge, cardamom processing unit, fruit plantation, and greenhouse for vegetables. Tourists can learn about various spices like cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, and cloves, and can enjoy the aromatic surroundings.

Tourists can gain a wealth of knowledge, including information about beekeeping practices and the history of bees, at Philip’s Natural Honey and Bee Farm. The farm is run by skilled beekeepers from Kerala who supply bee hives and honey throughout India.

Periyar is the longest river in Kerala. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water for several major towns. It flows through the forest of the Periyar Wildlife Preserve and is very scenic. One way tourists can experience this river is through boat rides. Tour boats can help people see wildlife such as deer, monkeys, birds, and elephants.

Elephant Junction provides visitors the chance to enjoy a scenic ride atop majestic elephants, witness traditional timber dragging, indulge in elephant bathing and feeding sessions, and capture memorable moments during a photo session.

Gavi forest attracts a number of visitors, including deep jungle trekkers, bird watchers, nature lovers, research students, and those looking for a break from the daily grind.

The State-run Kerala Forest Development Corporation has developed an eco-tourism project to attract more nature lovers and adventure tourists to Gavi. The project provides visitors the opportunity to engage in activities such as: treks in deep jungles, night safaris, outdoor camping, elephant safaris, wildlife watching, bird-watching, stays atop tree huts, visits to Paradise Cove at Ninnumulli, boating in Gavi and Kochupampa lakes, stays at the eco-lodge overlooking Gavi Lake, leisurely walks through spice gardens, and visits to cardamom factories.

Visitors who would like to visit Gavi are encouraged to reserve tickets/entry passes in advance with the Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) website. There are three different tour packages offered by the KFDC: 1) The day-time package extends from 8:00 am to 4.30 pm; 2) The overnight package includes accommodation at Green Mansions (the eco-tourism centre near the lake); 3) An alternative overnight package offers guests the opportunity to spend the night at a jungle camp site.