The Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the Western Ghats and is a place where many tourists head after visiting Palai. This sanctuary can be found in Idukki district, on the outskirts of Thekkady town. This is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in India and it is made up of evergreen forests that stretch on for acres. There are also plentiful savannah grasslands and deciduous woods that visitors can tour through.

This wildlife reserve is home to a great many animals, all majestic and beautiful. If you want to see some wildlife during your visit to the Palai area, then this is a great place to go. Make sure that when you are planning your trip from home, after playing partypoker, you allow time to really enjoy this beautiful place. The animals that you may see include tigers, elephants, macaques, langurs and gaurs. There are also a great many smaller mammals and reptiles that you may be interested in seeing.

However the tiger population is decreasing, meaning that you may not be guaranteed to see one on your visit. Even if you do not see a tiger though, there is a plentiful supply of elephants, with herds hanging out near the gorgeous Periyar Lake including both adults and young ones alike. If you want to get a closer look at these magnificent animals, the sanctuary offers boat rides on the lake, which are very popular among visitors and provide you with a fantastic opportunity to see the area from a new angle.

Once you have seen the animals, the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary also includes the Mangaladevi Temple The Palace of the former Maharaja of Travancore is to be found on an island in the lake and the intricate murals on the walls of his hunting lodge beside the lake are also a big draw for tourists.