Tribal
Heritage
Mannans are
among the oldest indigenous group of people to inhabit
Periyar Tiger Reserve. Till as late as 1940’s,
they used to live in the remotest areas of the tiger
reserve eking out a simple living by fishing in the
lake and cultivating a few crops.
Tribal Heritage Museum
A tribal heritage museum built inside the Mannan settlement
featuring various types of artifacts related to their
ancient agricultural practices, marriage ceremonies,
cultural events, dress code, rituals and death ceremonies
is the hub of this ecotourism programme. Display of
fishing gear, hunting weaponry, indigenous medicine
and vessels, cereals, medicinal herbs, bamboo furnitures,
etc. are other attractions providing a peep into their
original culture.
The Programme
Tribal heritage visit is a two hour programme available
on all days from 8 am. to 12 noon and 2 pm. to 4 pm.
It involves mainly the tribal museum
visit and trekking through the tribal hamlet situated
within the periphery of Periyar Tiger Reserve accompanied
by a tribal guide.
Book this Trip
24 hours helpline :- 0091 (99
47 76 60 76)
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