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Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (PNP) is a protected area in the Idukki and Pathanamthitta districts of the Indian state of Kerala. It is famous for its elephant sanctuary and tiger reserve. The border covers an area of 925 square kilometers (357 square miles), of which 305 square kilometers (118 square miles) was declared as Periyar National Park in 1982. border. It is 4 km (2.5 mi) from Kumili, about 100 km (62 mi) east of Kottayam, 110 km (68 mi) west of Madurai and 120 km (75 mi) south of Cochin. Famous for its wildlife, the region is home to many animal species such as elephant, tiger, leopard, sambar, red deer, wild boar and many bird species. middle. Other notables include sambar, red deer, mouse deer, gaur, Indian wild dog, leopard, fox and mongoose. Primates include lion-tailed macaques, bonnet macaques, Nilgiri langurs, leaf monkeys, etc. is available.