Periyar is known as the lifeline of Kerala.
The river also provides water for irrigation and domestic use throughout its course besides supporting a rich fishery.
Due to these reasons, the river has been named the “Lifeline of Kerala”.
Periyar Lake comprises about 26 square kilometers within the Periyar Tiger Reserve, a sanctuary for wildlife next to Cardamom County.
This is the most unique feature, and no other sanctuary in India is known to have housed this kind of a privilege.
The most striking feature of this sanctuary is the elephants frolicking in the water, aside from the various animals you see.PullumeduAlong the course of the Periyar river is the snaky, twisting route to the hilly town of Pullumedu.