Periyar National Park is one of India's 50 designated Project Tiger reserves.
The park surrounding this office encompasses a massive man-made reservoir created by the Mullaperiyar Dam in 1895.
The reserve is home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr and large populations of wild elephants.
The Periyar river, which feeds the park's primary water source, originates deep within the dense evergreen forests of the reserve.
The office manages access to the core zone, which is strictly monitored to protect the habitat of the rare lion-tailed macaque.
The Periyar National Park Ticket Office serves as the primary administrative and booking hub for accessing the Periyar Tiger Reserve in Thekkady. It is the mandatory starting point for visitors intending to participate in official forest activities, including boat safaris, nature walks, and bamboo rafting. The facility manages the issuance of entry permits and activity slots for the 925-square-kilometer protected area. The office coordinates with the Kerala Forest Department to regulate visitor inflow into the core and buffer zones of the reserve. It functions as a central logistical terminal for tourists before they enter the park gates. All guided treks and boat trips must be registered and verified through this office before proceeding to the designated launch or trail sites. Staff at this location enforce strict entry protocols to maintain the ecological integrity of the reserve.
The map and signage board located at the entrance near the ticket office providing a layout of the reserve's trekking trails.
Bring a government-issued photo ID, as it is mandatory for every person entering the park.
Book your preferred activities through the official online portal in advance to ensure availability, then verify at the office.
Arrive early in the morning to beat the queues that form for same-day slot allocations.
Avoid relying on private touts offering 'guaranteed' sightings or entry outside of official channels at this office.
Operations are subject to changes based on monsoon intensity; heavy rainfall may lead to the suspension of boat safaris and trekking activities.
Plastic is strictly prohibited inside the park; carry all personal belongings in cloth bags. Maintain silence during forest treks to avoid disturbing wildlife.
