Periyar in Kerala is known for its beautiful wildlife sanctuary, set around the Periyar Lake. Home to around 800 elephants and 40 tigers, as well as many rare plants, birds and small animals, the Periyar National Park and its green surroundings, are a destination that tourists are sure to enjoy visiting when they travel to Kerala. A number of hotels have opened in Periyar to provide accommodation to the nature lovers who visit the wildlife sanctuary.