Periyar National Park located in Kerala, India. The main attraction of the park is the Indian the elephants and the tigers.

Periyar Boat Safari Timings & Important Info

07:30 AM - 09:00 AM 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM 01:45 PM - 03:15 PM
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Periyar Boat Safari Price INR 470 / Seat (Indian)
Periyar Boat Safari Price INR 1130 / Seat (Foreigner)

• The pick-up point for the Periyar boat safari is usually arranged at the Aanavachal parking area in Thekkady.
• The boat boarding point is located about 4 km away from the parking area, and visitors are transported to the landing point by bus. .
• Park entry fees and bus charges are not included and must be paid separately. .
• The boating activity begins at the Boat Landing area in Thekkady. .
• Wearing life jackets is compulsory for all visitors during the boat ride. .
• For safety reasons, standing is not allowed while the boat is moving. .
• Visitors must report to the ticket counter at Aanavachal Parking at least one hour before the scheduled boating time. .
• All visitors should also reach the boat landing area 30 minutes before the start of the safari. .
• A valid ID proof used during online booking must be shown at the time of entry.

Periyar Safari Booking Online

Periyar Online Safari Booking Procedure

To enjoy a seamless experience of the Periyar Boat Safari, advance online safari booking is strongly recommended by us. Being the main attraction of Periyar National park, the tickets for boat safari gets booked quite early. The Periyar boat safaris are conducted in multiple slots from morning to evening, thereby allowing visitors to choose the safari time bases on their convenience and interests. The best part pf Periyar online boat safari booking is that, it can be completed in just a few steps.

  • Visit our online safari booking.
  • Select the preferred date on the calender provided.
  • Below the calender, fill up the necessary detaisl - Vehicle, safari zone, safari time, total number of persons, traveller’ name, contact number and mail id.
  • After clicking the ‘Book Now’ fill up the other details - Individual’s name, age, gender, identity type and nymber.
  • Re-check all the details and then click to complete the payment process.
  • Once the payment is completed, tourists will receive the confirmed safari tickets online.

Periyar Safari Booking Information

  • The First thing you should know is that the safari is fully controlled and managed by the forest department of the Periyar National Park which functions under the forest ministry of the Kerala state Government.
  • The Safari is operated in two shifts – the morning shift and the afternoon shift.
  • The Safaris allowed in each shift are limited to Boats only.
  • An advance booking for the safari is allowed through the online process and the same-day safari booking can be made by visiting the official booking counter in Periyar at least one hour before the safari booking starts. However, advance booking or same-day counter booking is subject to availability.
  • Generally, most of the safari seats are booked in advance via the online booking process. So, it is best advised to book your safari tickets early with an advance online ticket booking procedure.
  • At the time of online safari booking, you have to provide the full name (as mentioned on the ID card) and the photo ID number of each visitor. You have to show the same ID proof to the forest officials at the time of entry into the park. In the case of false or incomplete name and ID proof, the forest department reserves the right to cancel your safari booking at any time.
elephant in periyar
  • At the time of online safari booking, you have to provide the full name (as mentioned on the ID card) and the photo ID number of each visitor. You have to show the same ID proof to the forest officials at the time of entry into the park. In the case of false or incomplete name and ID proof, the forest department reserves the right to cancel your safari booking at any time.
  • As the photo ID proof for Indian Nationals, the Passport / Driving license / Pan Card / Voter ID / Aadhaar Card /School ID or any other Government ID is acceptable. Whereas, Foreign Nationals need to provide only their passport as photo ID proof.
  • You are asked to provide information like your safari date, safari time (morning/afternoon), and your boarding place in Thekkady (i.e.Name of the hotel, resort, etc.) at the time of making an online booking of safari.
  • For the confirmation of the safari permit, you will have to pay the full fee in advance which includes the park entrance fee, vehicle fee,and guide fee. The Confirmed Safari Permit is non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-exchangeable in any circumstances.
  • The Forest Department assigns the guide and boats on a random basis. So, you don’t have the option to choose any particular boat or guide.