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ANNEXURE I QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TOURIST

PART-A TOURIST PROFILE

1. Gender: (a) Male [ ] (b) Female [ ]

2. Nationality: (a) Indian [ ] (b) Foreign [ ]

(a) Name of the State ……………….. (b) Name of the Country……………...

3. Age (a) Below 20 [ ] (b) 21-40 [ ] (c) 41-60 [ ](d) More than 60 [ ]

4. Marital Status: (a) Single [ ] (b) Married [ ] (c) Separated [ ]

5. Occupation:

(a) Self- employment [ ] (b) Government [ ] (c) Private [ ]

(d) House Wife [ ] (e) Any Other Please Specify……………………

6. Level of Education:

(a) School [ ] (b) Secondary [ ] (c) Under Graduate [ ] (d) Graduation [ ] (e) Post Graduate [ ]

(f) Others (Please Specify)………………………………

7. Monthly Income (Rs):

(a) Below 25,000 [ ] (b) 25,001-50000 [ ] (c) 50,000-10, 00, 00 [ ] (d) 10, 00, 00 and Above [ ]

8. Which one of the following is your family type?

(a) Nuclear Family [ ] (b) Joint Family [ ]

9. What is your mother tongue?

(a) Malayalam [ ] (b) Kannada [ ] (c) Hindi [ ] (d) Tamil [ ] (e) Telugu [ ] (f) Marathi [ ]

(g) Gujarati [ ] (h) Bengali [ ] (i) Others Please Specify……………………………..

10. What are the other languages you can speak?

(a) English [ ] (b) Hindi [ ] (c) Tamil [ ] (d) Bengali [ ] (e) French [ ] (f) Malayalam [ ]

(g) Kannada [ ] (h) Gujarati [ ] (i) Others Please Specify……………………………

VISITOR AWARENESS

11. Is this your first visit to Periyar National Park?

(a) Yes [ ] (b) No [ ]

If No, how many times you have visited earlier?

(a) Once [ ] (b) Twice [ ] (c) Thrice and more

12. How did you come to know about the Periyar National Park as a place of tourist interest?

(a) Brochures [ ] (b) Tour Operator [ ] (c) Hotel [ ] (d) KTDC [ ] (e) DTPC [ ]

(f) Friends and Relatives [ ] (g) Website/Blog [ ] (h) Newspaper [ ](i)Others

Specify………………………………….

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13. Which one of the following sources provides you enough information to read and select Periyar National Park? (a) Folders [ ] (b) Websites/ Blog [ ] (c) Guide Book [ ]

(d) Word of Mouth [ ] (e) Travel Magazine [ ] (f) News Paper [ ]

14. How did you plan your trip to Periyar National Park?

(a) On my own [ ] (b) Friends [ ] (c) Relatives [ ] (d) Travel Agents and Tour Operators [ ]

(e) KTDC/Tourist Office [ ] (f) Hotel (Travel Desk) [ ] (g) Shared Taxi [ ]

15. Please indicate one or more of the following that helped you in preparing your tour programme to Periyar National Park. (a) Brochure [ ] (b) Travel Guide Book [ ] (c) Official Website of PTR [ ] (d) Incredible India Website

[ ] (e) Travel and Tourism Magazine [ ] (f) News Item articles [ ]

16. Which are the other tourism places of interest that you are planning to visit along with the visit to Periyar National Park? (a) Alleppey [ ] (b) Munnar [ ] (c) Kumarakom [ ] (d) Pullumedu [ ] (e) Sabarimala [ ] (f)

Wayanad [ ] (g) Kovalam [ ] (h) Cochin [ ] (i) Any other please Specify……………………………………

17. Which is the mode of your transport?

(a) Own Vehicle [ ] (b) Govt Bus [ ] (c) Tourist Bus [ ] (d) Luxury Taxi [ ] (e) Shared Taxi [ ]

18. Which one of the following is your point of entry to the PNP?

(a) Cochin [ ] (b) Kottayam [ ] (c) Kumily [ ] (d) Pathanamthitta [ ] (e) Chengannur [ ]

(f) Any other Please Specify……………………………….

19. Which one of the following mode of accommodation do you prefer to stay?

(a) Hotels [ ] (b) Lodging and Boarding [ ] (c) Paying Guest [ ] (d) Home Stay [ ]

(e) Tent [ ] (g) Eco Lodge [ ] (h) Youth Hostel and Dormitory [ ] (i) Resort [ ]

(j) Friends and Relatives [ ] (k) Govt. Guest House [ ]

20. What will be the duration of your stay?

(a) 1-2 days [ ] (b) 3-4 days [ ] (c) 1 week and above [ ]

21. Listed below are a set of activities which have you given maximum enjoyment in the Park. As per your preference of choice, please rank each attribute from 1 to 5 with 1 being the most important activity and 5 being the least important activity required for the park. 1 Boating 2 Visiting Interpretation Center 3 Bird Watching 4 Photography 5 Elephant Ride 22. What is your frequency to visit Thekkady?

(a) First visit [ ] (b) Second Visit [ ] (c) Third and Subsequent visit [ ]

23. What is your main motivation behind your visit to Thekkady?

(a) Wildlife Watching [ ] (b) Ecotourism [ ] (c) Natural Beauty [ ]

(d) Indigenous culture [ ] (e) Rest and relaxation [ ] (f) Study Purpose [ ]

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(g) Photography [ ] (h) Others (Please Specify)…………………...

24. What are the ecotourism activities that you are interested to carry out in Periyar National Park?

(a) Cloud Walk [ ] (b)Trekking [ ] (c) Jungle Patrol [ ] (d) Periyar Tiger Trail [ ](e)Bamboo Rafting [ ]

(f) Tribal village visit [ ] (g) Elephant Safari [ ](h) Clouds Walk [ ](i) Camping [ ] (j) Nature Walk [ ]

(k) Green Walk [ ] (l) Jungle Scout [ ] (m) Boarder Hiking [ ] (n) Bamboo Groove [ ](o) Jungle Inn [ ]

(p) Jungle Camp [ ] (q) Bullock Cart [ ] (r) None of the above [ ]

25. What are the animals that you have seen while boating in Periyar National Park?

(a) Tiger [ ] (b) Elephant [ ] (c) Sambar [ ] (d) Flying Squirrel [ ] (e) Monkeys [ ]

(f) Hornbill [ ](g) Nilgiri Thar [ ](h) Wild Pig [ ](i) Nilgiri Langur [ ] (j) Lion Tailed Macaque [ ]

(k) Gaur [ ]

26. Apart from wildlife tourism activity in Periyar National Park, what are the other activities that you are engaged in Thekkady? (a) Spice Garden Visit [ ] (b) Cultural Programme [ ] (c) Ayurvedic Massage [ ]

(d) Wildlife Photography [ ]

27. What are the problems that you have faced at the Periyar National Park during your visit?

(a) Noise [ ] (b) Congestion [ ] (c) Spill over garbage [ ] (d) Littering [ ](e) Lack of

transfer from Main gate to Boat Jetty [ ] (f) Uncleared garbage [ ] (g)Photography Hindrance

[ ] (h) Long Queue [ ] (i) Touts [ ] (j) Any Other Please Specify………………………………

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PART –B

VISITOR SATISFACTION INDICATORS

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PROVISION OF AMENITIES

Very Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree

Agree Undecided Disagree Strongly Disagree

Very Strongly Disagree

1 I enjoy the walk from parking to the boat jetty

2 Toilets and waiting rooms are located at the convenient place

3 I got drinking water that is purified.

4 Refreshment stalls provide fresh snacks and tea along with souvenir and books

5 I get guided by the instructions from the signage

6 Interpretation center is resourceful and educative

7 General information on park is given at vantage points and in boats

8 Brochures & guide books are provided on demand

B VALUE ADDED SERVICE 1 Seating arrangement at Jetty

is adequate

2 Location of ticket counter is convenient

3 Binoculars are provided to watch the wild animals from boat.

4 Knowledge and service of Eco-guide enhanced my experience and enjoyment

C SANITATION AND HYGIENE

1 I find the cleanliness of outer ring road and parking area

2 Toilets and wash rooms are clean

3 I see the well-maintained mechanism of collecting garbage

4 I find dustbins placed at the key places for use

5 I do not have problem of getting drinking water

D SAFETY LEVEL 1 Boating is safe and secure 2 Sitting arrangement is

comfortable and Relaxing

3 Life jacket is made mandatory 4 Carrying Capacity is

maintained in the boat

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E DISASTER PREPARDNESS

1 Emergency relief boat facility is available

2 There is facility of ambulance and first aid center

3 There is fire brigade service if anything goes wrong in the park

4 There is a lifeguard service is well taken care of

5 There is provision of emergency speed boat in case of any emergency

F LOCAL HOSPITALITY 1 The behaviour of the Park

Staff is friendly

2 The taste of the local food is unique

3 Local people are friendly and helpful

4 I have found that the hotel staff are professional

5 Food is properly served in the restaurant

G SERVICE QUALITY 1 Check-out and check-in the

hotel is perfect

2 I experienced sincerity in room services

3 Food quality and service in the restaurant is fine

4 Staff are prompt and professional

29. The following items indicating the relationship between visitors and community members represent for the sustainable tourism development in the park. You are requested to state your level of satisfaction on the 1---7, 1—Much less Satisfied, 2—Less Satisfied, 3—Slightly less Satisfied, 4—Just as Satisfied, 5—Slightly more satisfied, 6—More satisfied, 7— Much more satisfied 1. Interested to visit local villages for interaction with people 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. Eager to learn and experience the cultural events of the place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. Happy to have the taste of local food 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4. Giving due respect to local community member 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5. Financial contribution for community member 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6. Educating the local people about the preservation of art, culture and

heritage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

7. Acknowledging the cultural pride and values of local community members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

30. The following items representing the key determinants of visitor satisfaction. The following items Indicating the relationship between visitors and community members represent for the sustainable tourism development in the park. You are requested to state your level of satisfaction on the (1---7),

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1—Much less Satisfied, 2—Less Satisfied, 3—Slightly less Satisfied, 4—Just as Satisfied, 5—Slightly more satisfied, 6—More satisfied, 7—Much more satisfied. 1. Reasonable entry fee ticket 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. Friendliness of employee 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. Affordable room and food tariff 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. Convenient to reach 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5. Peacefulness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6. Community Interactions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7. Exhibition of local arts and crafts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Friendly behaviour of local people 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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RANK TYPE QUESTIONS

31. Listed below are a set of attributes as per your preference of choice, Please rank each attribute from 1 to 5 with 1 being the most important attribute and 5 being the least important attribute required for the park. 1 Battery driven car 2 Refreshment center 3 Additional toilet washroom 4 Rest and reading room

5 Service boat 32. Listed below are set of attributes as per visitor satisfaction of choice, Please rank each attribute from 1 to 5 with 1 being the most important attribute required for the park and 5 being the least important attribute. 1. Opening up more ticket counters 2. Online ticket booking facility 3. Introducing wildlife documentary

4. Staff Training 5. Visitor Feedback 33. Will you visit Thekkady again?

(a) Yes [ ] (b) No [ ] (c) Undecided [ ]

34. Will you recommend your friends to visit Periyar National Park especially for its natural beauty and its rich flora and fauna? (a) Yes [ ] (b) No [ ] (c) Undecided [ ]

35. Write your opinion and what can be done for the active community participation and visitor satisfaction for sustainable tourism development in Periyar National Park …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION

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QUESTIONNAIRE TO LOCAL COMMUNITY

PART-A

1.Name …………………………………………………………………………

2. Age: (a) Below 20 [ ] (b) 21-29 [ ] (c) 30-39 [ ]

(d) 40-49 [ ] (e) 50-59 [ ] (f) 60 and above [ ]

3. Marital Status:

(a) Single [ ] (b) Married [ ]

4. Occupation:

(a) Agriculture [ ] (b) Self Employed [ ] (c) Small Business [ ]

(d) Tourism related services [ ] (e) Govt Employee [ ] (f) Unemployed

(g) Others Please Specify……………………………………..

5. How long you have been residing?

(a) Last 10 years [ ] (b) 11-20 years [ ] (c) 21-30 years [ ] (d) 31and above [ ]

6. Which one of the following is your highest qualification?

(a) No Formal Education [ ] (b) Primary Education [ ] (c) Secondary (d) Education [ ] (e) Graduation [ ] (f) Post Graduation [ ] (g) Any other Specify…………………………………………….

7. Gross Monthly Income (Rs):

(a) Below 5,000 [ ] (b) 5,001-10,000 [ ] (c) 10,001-15,000 [ ]

(d) 15,001-20,000 [ ] (e) 20,001-25,000 [ ] (f) 25,001-30,000 [ ]

(g) Others (Please Specify) …………………………………..

8. Number of family members

(a) 1-3 [ ] (b) 4-6 [ ] (c) 6 and above [ ]

9. Type of house that you have owned or your family has owned

(a) Concrete [ ] (b) Asbestos [ ] (c) Thatched House [ ] (d) Tiles [ ] (e) Any others please specify………………

10. Type of vehicles you have owned or your family has owned.

(a) Cycle [ ] (b) Motor cycle [ ] (c) Auto rickshaw [ ] (d) Any other Please Specify…………………………………

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11. Amount of Monthly Expenditure

(a) 1000-2000 [ ] (b) 2001-4000 [ ] (c) 4001-6000 [ ] (d) 6001-8000 [ ](e) 8001-10,000[ ]

12. Electricity Connection

(a) Subsidized Supply [ ] (b) Free Connection (c) Bill Paid Monthly [ ] (d) Others Please Specify ……………………………..

13. Drinking Water Facilities

(a) Own Well [ ] (b) Community Bore Well [ ] (c) Community Well [ ] (d) Municipality Supply [ ] (e) Any Other Please Specify…………………………………..

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

14. Are you interested in participating in Park Management?

(a) Yes [ ] (b) No [ ] (c) Cannot Say [ ]

If Yes, who has influenced you to take part in the ecotourism project?

15. Is your participation (a) Direct [ ] (b) Indirect [ ]

If No, why have you not participated?

16. When did you first come to know about the EDC?

17. How did you come to know about EDC?

18. Is EDC activities in community empowerment effective?


19. Do you think that EDC (Eco Development Committees) have uplifted the living condition of the people living in and around the Park?

(a) Yes [ ] (b) No [ ] (c) Some What [ ]

20. Are you happy to see tourist coming to the Park?

(a) Yes [ ] (b) No [ ] (c) Not at all [ ]

21. Are you involved in the decision making process of the park?

(a) Yes [ ] (b) No [ ] (c) Not at all [ ]

22. Whether the community members living in and around the park are giving importance to ecotourism as an alternative source of income?


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23. What issues should be addressed to increase the park contribution to both the welfare of the neighboring villages and sustainable development within the region?

(a) Economic [ ] (b) Environmental [ ] (c) Social [ ] (d) Other [ ]

24. The revenue earned from the Park is used for the development of the park.

(a) Yes [ ] (b) No [ ] (c) Not Aware [ ]

25. How is your village affected by decisions made regarding the use of the resources of the Park?

(a) Incidents with visitors [ ] (b) Incidents with the wildlife [ ]

(c) Restriction on access to park [ ] (d) other [ ]

26. Would you like to display your cultural attractions to the tourist?

(a) Yes [ ] (b) No [ ] (c) Undecided [ ]

PART –B

27. SOCIAL IMPACT

Sl.No

Items Strongly

Agree Agree Undecided Disagree

Strongly Disagree

1 Social change in the local community

2 Improvement of living condition

3 Women working in the tourism establishment

4 Wearing the traditional dress for myself pride

5 Breaking the joint family pattern

6 Enjoying the interactions with the visitors

7 Changing the perception and orientation

8 Having strong belief in the tradition and custom

9 Taking pride in speaking my own language

10 No problem in speaking English with tourist

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28. ECONOMIC IMPACT

Sl.No.

Items Strongly

Agree Agree Undecided Disagree

Strongly Disagree

1 Tourism can be a source of income for me

2 More tourist will increase the local economy

3 Shopping has increased the scope for preserving rural handicrafts and income

4 Tourism provides jobs to the local population

5 Tourism plays a vital role in local area development.

6 I use the basic facilities meant for the visitors

7 EDC takes care of the primary needs like drinking water, electricity, and safety

8 Health and sanitation is well-maintained

9 Primary health care is improved due to EDC activities

29. CULTURAL IMPACT

Sl.No.

Items Strongly Agree

Agree Undecided Disagree Strongly Disagree

1 I am happy to see tourist in my village or community

2 I take interest in explaining the cultural attractions of our area

3 Tourists are very much attracted towards local cuisine.

4 Tourist are very much attracted towards local fairs and festivals

5 The local culture seems to get eroded

6 I see art and crafts preserved due to ecotourism.

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30. ECOLOGICAL IMPACT

Sl No Items

Strongly Agree Agree Undecided Disagree

Strongly Disagree

1 I take it a duty to work for ecological conservation of the park

2 I see the proper management of littering and other ecological hazards

3 Littering and other ecological hazards should be checked to safeguard the environment.

4 Entry of visitors needs to be regulated

5 Man animal conflict has been reduced

6 The park authority has taken a number of affeorestation programme

7 Maintaining the ecology of the park has direct bearing on the existence of community

8 Park can be better managed with indigenous or traditional technique.

PART –C

31. EDC FUNCTIONS

Listed below are a set of attributes as per your preference of choice, Please scale each attribute from 1-5 with (1) –Strongly Agree – (5) --Strongly Disagree.

1 The Functioning of EDC has given socio economic opportunity to me as well as to other community members.

1 2 3 4 5

2 EDC helps in providing financial existence to registered members. 1 2 3 4 5

3 EDC maintains amenable work culture. 1 2 3 4 5

4 Convenient working hours 1 2 3 4 5

5 Salary is paid on time 1 2 3 4 5

6 EDC also takes care of other benefits such as insurance, health and incentives.

1 2 3 4 5

7 EDC helps in sustainable and positive interaction of the group with Protected areas.

1 2 3 4 5

7 Eco Development Programme has built up an environment of mutual trust and respect between park staff and villagers.

1 2 3 4 5

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32. What steps can be taken for the successful functioning of community participation in Periyar Tiger Reserve.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION

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RESERVED FOREST OF KERALA AND TAMILNADU

Source: Official Records, Periyar Foundation, Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department, Government of Kerala.

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TOURISM AND BUFFER ZONE OF PTR

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THE ECODEVELOPEMENT ZONE AND CORE AREAS IN PTR

Source: Official Records, Periyar Foundation, Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department, Government of Kerala.

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INDIA ECO DEVELOPMENT PROJECT RESERVE

Source: http://www.projecttiger.com,Accessed on 12/8/2012

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THEKKADY TOWN

Source: http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/kerala/thekkady-map.htmlAcessed on 5/9/12

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ROAD MAP SHOWING THE TOURISM ZONE OF PTR

Source: www.periyarfoundation.org/html.jspw3_pop.htm.Acessed on 1/9/12

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TERRAIN

Sl No Total Area 925 sq km

1 Lowest 100 meter above sea level 2 Highest 2019 meter above sea level 3 Average 1200 meter above sea level

Source: Official Records, Rajiv Gandhi Interpretation Center, Department of Forest and Wildlife, Government of Kerala.

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PROTECTED AREAS IN KERALA

Sl No Name Area in sq km Year of formation

1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 925 1978 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 643.662 2009 3 Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary 128 1958 4 Peparra Wildlife Sanctuary 53 1983 5 Shendurani Wildlife Sanctuary 171 1984 6 PeechiVazhaniWildlifeSanctuary 125 1958 7 Chimony Wildlife Sanctuary 85 1984 8 Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary 344.44 1973 9 Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary 105.364 1976 10 Shinar Wildlife Sanctuary 90.44 1984 11 Kurinjimala Sanctuary 32 2006 12 Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary 55 1984 13 Thattekad Wildlife Sanctuary 25 1983 14 Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary 0.0274 2004 15 Choolanur Pea Fowl Sanctuary 3.42 2007 16 Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary 74.215 2009 17 Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary 97.00 1978 18 Silent Valley National Park 89.52 1984 19 Pampadum Shola National Park 11.78 2003 20 Mathiketan Shola National Park 12.817 2003 21 Anamudi Shola National Park 42.00 2003 22 Kadalundi Vallikunnu Common

Reserve 1.50 2007

Source: Official Records, Rajiv Gandhi Interpretation Center, Department of Forest and Wildlife, Government of Kerala.

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VEGETATION STATISTICS

Sl No Vegetation Sq km Percentage 1 Evergreen Forest 342.12 sq km 37% 2 Semi ever Green Forest 223.20 sq km 24% 3 Transitional dry fringe forest 41 sq km 4% 4 Moist Deciduous forest 38.48 sq km 5 Plantation 55.00 sq km 6% 6 Grassland Savannah Woodlands 199.20 sq km 22% 7 Water Spread Area 26 Sq km 3%

Source: Official Records, Rajiv Gandhi Interpretation Center, Department of Forest and Wildlife. Government of Kerala.

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BOAT CHARGES FOR TOURIST AT PERIYAR TIGER RESERVE

Sl No Name of the boat Charges 1 Gala raja (KTDC) 150 2 Jalmohini (KTDC) 150 3 Jalsundari (KTDC) 150 4 Vanjyostna (Forest) 40 5 Periyar (Forest) 40

Note: If KTDC boat tickets are booked online 500 rupees is charged for one ticket. Source: Official Records, Ticket Counter Boat Landing, Dept of Forest and Wildlife. Government of Kerala.

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VISITOR FEE

Visitors Indian Foreign Adult Rs25 Rs 300

Children Between 5-11 Years Rs5 Rs 105 Student (Bonafide Indian) Rs 5 …..

Source: Check Post, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Department of Forest and Wildlife. Government of Kerala.

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VEHICLE ENTRY FEE

Type of Vehicle Charge 1 Heavy Motor Vehicle Rs 200 2 Light Motor Vehicle Rs 50

3 Two Wheeler Rs 25 4 Three Wheeler Rs 25


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VISITOR FEE FOR STILL CAMERA AND VIDEO

Sl no Indian Foreign 1 Video Camera Rs 200 Rs 200 2 Camera Still Rs 25 Rs 25


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NAME OF THE EDC’s IN PERIYAR EAST DIVISION

Sl No Division Name of the EDC Type of EDC Total House Holds Category

1 East Ceylon Colony Neighborhood 41 SC 2 East Chottupara Neighborhood 109 MD 3 East Gandhi Nagar Neighborhood 34 MD 4 East Kollampatada-1 Neighborhood 78 MD 5 East Kollampatada-2 Neighborhood 128 MD 6 East Kollampatada-3 Neighborhood 101 MD 7 East Kollampatada-4 Neighborhood 72 MD

8 East Kurishumala-1 Neighborhood 55 GL

9 East Kurishumala-2 Neighborhood 90 MD

10 East Mannakudi-1 Neighborhood 72 ST



13 East Mattuppetty-1 Neighborhood 77 MD

14 East Mattuppetty-2 Neighborhood 87 MD

15 East Mullayar Neighborhood 117 MD

16 East Paliyakudi Neighborhood 119 ST

17 East Periyar Colony Neighborhood 32 MD

18 East Spring Valley 1 Neighborhood 87 MD

19 East Staff Neighborhood 84 GL

20 East Thekkady Neighborhood 74 GL

21 East Vallakadavu-1 Neighborhood 84 MD





26 East Vanchivayal Neighborhood 47 ST

27 East Ex Vayana Professional 23 MD

28 East Pets Thekkady and Vallakadavu

Professional 80 MD

29 East TTEDC Professional 20 MD

30 East THEDC Professional 21 MD

31 East Vidiyal Professional 21 ST

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32 East Ex Thelli Professional 27 ST

33 East Fire Wood and Thatching Grass

User Group 98 MD

34 East Graziers EDC User Group 88 MD

35 East Kollampatada (W) User Group 27 MD

36 East Fisher group User Group ---- ST

Source: Official Records, Periyar Foundation, Department of Forest and Wildlife. Government of Kerala.

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COMMUNITY BASED ECOTOURISM PROGRAMMES

Sl No Name of the Programme Rate Minimum Charge

Starting Point

1 Nature Walk 7am,10am,2pm 3hrs day time trekking

Rs,1200/- for 6 persons

800/- For 4persons

Boat landing

2 Green Walk 7am,11am,2pm 3 hrs day time trekking

Rs 1200/- for 6 persons

800/- for 4 persons

Bamboo Groove Tribal Heritage

Office 3 Jungle Scout

7pm,10pm,1am Night Trekking of 6km

Rs 750/- for 1 person

Rs 1500/- for 2 persons

Entrance Gate

4 Bamboo Rafting 8am to 5pm Day long rafting and trekking


Rs 3000/- for two persons

Boat Landing

5 Border Hiking 8am to 5pm Day long trekking


Rs 4000/- fro 4 person

Bamboo Groove Entrance Gate

6 Periyar Tiger Trail 1 Night 9am to next day 12 pm.1 night camping and two day trekking



Ex Vayana Office

7 Periyar Tiger Trail 2 Nights 2 night camping and 3 day trekking



Ex Vayana Office

8 Bamboo Groove (Without Package) Accommodation

Rs 1500/- for 1 hut

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9 Bamboo Groove (With Package) Accommodation

Rs 4000/- for 1 hut ----- Anavachal

10 Jungle Inn 4pm to 9am Accomodation

Rs 3000/- per day ---- Entrance Gate

11 Jungle Camp Rs 5000/- for 1tent. 12000/- for 4 Vallakadavu

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(With Package) Accommodations in tent

Rs 6000 for 1 tent person 2 tents

12 Bullock Cart 6am to 9am,2.30pm to 5.30pm Ride in Bullock Cart



Lower Camp

Source: Official Records, Eco Information Office,Department of Forest and Wildlife.Government of Kerala.

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CANCELLATION POLICY FOR ECOTOURISM PROGRAMMES

Sl no Date of Cancellation Percentage of refund

1 Before 30 days prior to commencement of the programme 100% 2 20 to 30 prior to commencement of the programme 50% 3 2 to 20 days prior to the commencement 25% 4 Less than 2 days(48 hrs)and after commencement of the

programme No refund

Note: The market promotion fee in addition to the cancellation charges is deducted from the amount paid while booking. Source: Eco Information Office.

Source: Official Records, Eco Information Center, Department of Forest and Wildlife. Government of Kerala.

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BOAT TIMING IN PERIYAR LAKE

Timing Ticket issue Duration 7:30-- 9:00 AM 6:30 AM 1:30 hr 9:30--11:00 AM 8:00 AM 1:30 hr 11:15--12:45 PM 9:45AM 1:30 hr 1:45--3 15 PM 12:15 PM 1:30 hr 3:30--500PM 2:00 PM 1:30 hr

Source: Official Records Boat Landing, Dept of Forest and Wildlife,Government of Keral

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PICTURE GALLERY

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ENTRANCE TO PERIYAR TIGER RESERVE

A SCENIC VIEW OF PERIYAR TIGER RESERVE

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FOREIGN TOURIST FILLING THE QUESTIONNAIRES

QUESTIONNAIRE BEING FILLED FROM A LOCAL COMMUNITY M EMBER

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RESEARCHER COLLECTING THE DATA FROM A TRIBAL COLONY

RESEARCHER WITH TRIBAL TREKKERS AT PTR

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VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AT PERIYAR TIGER RESERVE

TOURIST RETURN AFTER A BOAT RIDE IN THE LAKE AT PTR

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