Thekkady in Kerala is one of an important tourist destination in India. Its scenic beauty and wildlife sanctuary combined with spice plantation towns and other adventure sports make this place a must visit location. It requires minimum 3 days stay at Thekkady in case you want to explore all the above mentioned options.
Thekkady view
Refreshing scenery
Things to do
Periyar National Park
One of the important tourist destination in Idukki and Pathanamthitta district. A very important tiger and elephant reserve. It is located in Cardamom and Pandalam hills. Other animals are wild boar, viper, wild pig, Nilgiri Tahr etc
2. Murikaddy and Kumily
Famous towns near Thekkady which are famous for spice plantations.
3. Kurisumala for trekking and other adventure sports
4. Pandikuzhi offers scenic beauty with beautiful streams and other adventure sports
5. Vendiperiyar
A major trade center for tea factories and cardamom plantations. Tour of plantations is very refreshing
6. Pullumedu
A restricted but heavenly area offering enchanting views with its sprawling greenery. Permission is to be obtained to go, it being a restricted area.
7. Boating in Periyar lake is a nice experience
Lake in Thekkady
Another view of lake in Thekkady
8. Elephant rides
Big elephant at Thekkady
Gigantic creature, elephant at Thekkady
Greenery and elephant at Thekkady
Elephant ride in Thekkady
How to reach Thekkady
By bus
Most inexpensive way to reach Thekkadi is by bus from cities like Kochi, Trivandrum and Kottayam. Private and government buses ply from there. Kerala state transport corporation buses run at regular intervals from these cities for Thekkady
By train
Nearest railway station is at Kottayam approximately 114 km from Thekkady. Mostly trains going to Trivandrum will connect Kottayum. Various trains local, express and superfast trains connect to Kottayum from where one can hire a taxi or bus for Thekkady.
By road
Highway connects Thekkady with many cities like Kochi approximately 165 km, Kottayam approximately 108 km, Kothamangalam 110 kms, Munnar approximately 90 and Trivandrum approximately 206 kms.
By air
Well connected domestically via Madurai airport which is approximately 136kms away from Thekkady. Another international airport is Kochi which is approximately 190 km away from ThekkadySource goibibo.com
Where to stay
5 * resorts or hotels
The spice village price ranging approximately from Rs. 6,275 to Rs.18,645; Elephant court having packages ranging from approximately Rs.8,000 to Rs.46,460
Other resorts or hotels
Spice Grove having price starting from approximately Rs. 2,873 Jungle Park Resort at approximately Rs. 1,905 Sterling resorts starting approximately Rs. 4,600 Greenwoods resort ranging from approximately Rs.3,916 to Rs.14,762
Where to shop
Kumily town is just approximately 4 km away from Thekkady. Shopping at Kumily is a nice experience. There are not much markets other than Kumily. Few shopping centers in Kumily.
Lord’s spice super Market’s
Spices and handicraft items. Cardamom and pepper etc are locally available.
Chola handicraft center
Clothes made of silk and cotton.
Eco shop
Famous for souvenirs, post cards, T-shirt, wild life books and WWF products
Eco spices shop
Organic garden fresh spices like tea, coffee, vanilla, saffron, nutmeg, nut maze, star anise, ayurvedic oils and home made chocolates
Kashmiri Emporium
Costumes and materials having embroidery Banana chips, handicrafts, rosewood and sandal wood products, sculptures and batiks etc.
Where to eat
Bar-B-Que , Spice Garden , Restaurant Bamboo Villagio ,Ebony’s cafe, Kumily coconut garden, French restaurant and bakery
Photographs courtesy Neha Mukhija and Vikrant Kapur
Nidhi KM
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