Thekkady
General Information
Other Name: Periyar, District: Idukki, State: Kerala, India
Area: 0
Languages Spoken: Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and English.
Long Distance Code: +91-486
Importance: Houses one of the best sanctuaries in India, Periyar.
Best Time to Visit: September to March
Description
An Enchanting Plantation Town Thekkady, located in central Kerala, is a popular hill station and a wildlife centre. This town, which is an important plantation centre, conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations.<br /><br />In the Periyar Forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves of India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold immense opportunities for treks and mountain walks. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary offers a fairly good chance of seeing the great Indian tiger in its natural habitat.<br />Location
The drive to Thekkady itself is enchanting as the road winds through tranquil countryside, rich plantations & thick jungles. The sanctuary, 60 km from Idukki, 190 km from Cochin and 114 km away from Kottayam is open throughout the year, but the best season is from September to March.
There are three watchtowers for observing wild life - at Edappalayam and Manakkavala and Thannikudi. Reservations can be made at the Forest Information Counter, Thekkady.
This is one of the world's largest auction centres for Cardamom. A walk through the sprawling cardamom plantations of Vandanmedu is a pleasant experience.\r\n(25 km from Kumily)\r\n
The river Periyar flowing through the centre of this town nourishes its vast tea, coffee and pepper plantations. A major trade centre, Vandiperiyar is also home to a number of tea factories. The Government Agriculture Farm and Flower Gardens have a delightful array of rose plants, orchids and anthodium.\r\n(18 km from Thekkady)
This sleepy little village with its spectacular view of the plains and cascading waterfalls during the monsoons is a feast to the eyes. The village slopes down to the famous coconut groves of Kumbam in neighboring Tamil Nadu.\r\n(15 km from Kumily)\r\n
This plantation town, closely associated with Thekkady, is situated on the outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary. It is an important shopping centre and spice trade centre, the main bus station and most of the medium range accommodation in the Periyar region is in Kumily.\r\n(4 km from Thekkady)Washed in fresh spice scented air, Murikkady is a panorama of cardamom, coffee and pepper plantations.\r\n(5 km from Thekkady)
This picturesque place is cradled between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu State border is a popular picnic spot. Pandikuzhi offers great opportunities for trekking and is a photographer's delight.\r\n(5 km from Kumily)
This ancient temple is hidden in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above sea level. The temple is built in the traditional Kerala Style of Architecture. Visitors are allowed here only on the Chithra Pournami festival day. The peak commands a panoramic view of the other side of the ghats and the vast plains of Tamil Nadu. Permission to visit the area can be obtained from the Wildlife Warden at Thekkady.\r\n(15 km from Thekkady)
Lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the worlds most fascinating natural wildlife reserves - the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978.\r\nNoted for its geo-morphological diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors from all over the world. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park.\r\nThis is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar remains the large herds of wild elephants that come down to the lake's edge.
(43 km from Thekkady,)\r\nThe winding journey to this hill town, along the Periyar river, offers a stunning view of the rolling hills draped in lush greenery. Velvet lawns, rare flora and fauna add to the beauty of Pullumedu, which can be accessed from a jeep.\r\nThe famous Sree Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala and the Makara Joythi illuminations at the shrine are visible from here. Since it is part of the restricted forest zone, special permission to visit Pullumedu has to be obtained from the Wildlife Preservation Officer, Thekkady or The Range Officer, Vallakkadavu.\r\n
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Taste Of India / PC-641 (11 Days / 10 Nights)
Chennai-Tiruchirappalli-Karaikudi-Madurai-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Kochi
Enjoyed by millions of people around the globe, Indian cuisine has as much heart and soul as its people. South of India is known for its intricate temples, classical music traditions, festivals, spice gardens apart from tea estates and delicious food. The climate in the southern region is hot and humid, with abundant rainfall and abundance in the variety of fruits and vegetables apart from a mouth-watering seafood platter. Karaikudi is not only famous for its unique Chettinadu Houses or black pepper plantations, but also for a rich Chettinad Cuisine which is flavourful and at times fiery too. It takes a little twist from here as the mood moves from the home to the wild. Periyar National Park is one of the most enchanting animal reserves of the country. Southern landscape is beautifully painted with coconut groves, tea estates, spice gardens and backwaters, rivers, rivulets and lush green meadows apart from the exquisite temples. The entire tour gives a wonderful peep into the culture and the cuisine which at times is also associated with comfort food and the one that grants you peace and contentment to the soul!!
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Chennai
Day 2 : Chennai
Day 3 : Chennai-Tiruchirappalli-Karaikudi
Day 4 : Karaikudi
Day 5 : Karaikudi-Madurai
Day 6 : Madurai
Day 7 : Madurai-Thekkady
Day 8 : Thekkady-Kumarakom
Day 9 : Kumarakom-Kochi
Day 10 : Kochi
Day 11 : Kochi
Chennai-Tiruchirappalli-Karaikudi-Madurai-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Kochi
Enjoyed by millions of people around the globe, Indian cuisine has as much heart and soul as its people. South of India is known for its intricate temples, classical music traditions, festivals, spice gardens apart from tea estates and delicious food. The climate in the southern region is hot and humid, with abundant rainfall and abundance in the variety of fruits and vegetables apart from a mouth-watering seafood platter. Karaikudi is not only famous for its unique Chettinadu Houses or black pepper plantations, but also for a rich Chettinad Cuisine which is flavourful and at times fiery too. It takes a little twist from here as the mood moves from the home to the wild. Periyar National Park is one of the most enchanting animal reserves of the country. Southern landscape is beautifully painted with coconut groves, tea estates, spice gardens and backwaters, rivers, rivulets and lush green meadows apart from the exquisite temples. The entire tour gives a wonderful peep into the culture and the cuisine which at times is also associated with comfort food and the one that grants you peace and contentment to the soul!!
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Chennai
Day 2 : Chennai
Day 3 : Chennai-Tiruchirappalli-Karaikudi
Day 4 : Karaikudi
Day 5 : Karaikudi-Madurai
Day 6 : Madurai
Day 7 : Madurai-Thekkady
Day 8 : Thekkady-Kumarakom
Day 9 : Kumarakom-Kochi
Day 10 : Kochi
Day 11 : Kochi
Ooty Kumarakom Tour / PI-0109 (6 Days / 5 Nights)
Coimbatore-Ooty-Kochi-Munnar-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Kochi
Enjoy the pictureque of romantic Kerala hills and explore the diverse range of wildlife during this tour. Ooty and Munnar are famous hill station of this tour.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Coimbatore-Ooty
Day 2 : Ooty-Kochi
Day 3 : Kochi-Munnar
Day 4 : Munnar - Thekkady
Day 5 : Thekkady - Kumarakom
Day 6 : Kumarakom-Kochi
Coimbatore-Ooty-Kochi-Munnar-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Kochi
Enjoy the pictureque of romantic Kerala hills and explore the diverse range of wildlife during this tour. Ooty and Munnar are famous hill station of this tour.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Coimbatore-Ooty
Day 2 : Ooty-Kochi
Day 3 : Kochi-Munnar
Day 4 : Munnar - Thekkady
Day 5 : Thekkady - Kumarakom
Day 6 : Kumarakom-Kochi
Glimpses of South India / PI-0137 (8 Days / 7 Nights)
Chennai-Madurai-Thekkady-Kochi-Kozhikode-Mysore-Bengaluru
The Hitech city of Bangalore or the palaces of Mysore; the temples of Madurai or the Synagaugue of Kochi; the spice plantations or the wild life sanctauries;... This week long tour gives you the best of the south of India in a nutshell. Take the glimpses of south India at its best... with us!
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Chennai
Day 2 : Chennai-Madurai
Day 3 : Madurai - Thekkady
Day 4 : Thekkady-Kochi
Day 5 : Kochi-Kozhikode
Day 6 : Kozhikode-Mysore
Day 7 : Mysore - Bengaluru
Day 8 : Bengaluru
Chennai-Madurai-Thekkady-Kochi-Kozhikode-Mysore-Bengaluru
The Hitech city of Bangalore or the palaces of Mysore; the temples of Madurai or the Synagaugue of Kochi; the spice plantations or the wild life sanctauries;... This week long tour gives you the best of the south of India in a nutshell. Take the glimpses of south India at its best... with us!
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Chennai
Day 2 : Chennai-Madurai
Day 3 : Madurai - Thekkady
Day 4 : Thekkady-Kochi
Day 5 : Kochi-Kozhikode
Day 6 : Kozhikode-Mysore
Day 7 : Mysore - Bengaluru
Day 8 : Bengaluru
A Tropical Paradise Kerala / PI-014 (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Mumbai-Kozhikode-Wayanad-Guruvayur-Munnar-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Alappuzha-Mararikulam-Kovalam-Thiruvananthapuram-Mumbai
Upon your arrival at Mumbai, you will be met by our representative and will be transferred to the hotel. There will be an overnight stay at the hotel.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Mumbai
Day 2 : Mumbai
Day 3 : Mumbai-Kozhikode-Wayanad
Day 4 : Wayanad
Day 5 : Wayanad - Guruvayur
Day 6 : Guruvayur - Munnar
Day 7 : Munnar-Thekkady
Day 8 : Thekkady-Kumarakom
Day 9 : Kumarakom - Alappuzha
Day 10 : Alappuzha - Mararikulam
Day 11 : Mararikulam
Day 12 : Mararikulam - Kovalam
Day 13 : Kovalam
Day 14 : Kovalam-Thiruvananthapuram-Mumbai
Mumbai-Kozhikode-Wayanad-Guruvayur-Munnar-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Alappuzha-Mararikulam-Kovalam-Thiruvananthapuram-Mumbai
Upon your arrival at Mumbai, you will be met by our representative and will be transferred to the hotel. There will be an overnight stay at the hotel.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Mumbai
Day 2 : Mumbai
Day 3 : Mumbai-Kozhikode-Wayanad
Day 4 : Wayanad
Day 5 : Wayanad - Guruvayur
Day 6 : Guruvayur - Munnar
Day 7 : Munnar-Thekkady
Day 8 : Thekkady-Kumarakom
Day 9 : Kumarakom - Alappuzha
Day 10 : Alappuzha - Mararikulam
Day 11 : Mararikulam
Day 12 : Mararikulam - Kovalam
Day 13 : Kovalam
Day 14 : Kovalam-Thiruvananthapuram-Mumbai
Dravidian Heritage / PC-644 (15 Days / 14 Nights)
Chennai-Covelong-Kanchipuram-Mamallapuram-Covelong-Puducherry-Chidambaram-Swamimalai-Thanjavur-Tiruchirappalli-Madurai-Thekkady-Kochi-Guruvayur-Kozhikode-Mysore-Chikmaglur-Shravanabelagola-Bengaluru
South India, stretching south of the Vindhya Mountain ranges down to the coastal areas surrounded by the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, covers a vast swathe of the Deccan plateau. The states in this region are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, all four of which have their own languages, slightly differing from each other, but vastly different from the language and culture of the Indian heartland in the North and West. South India has two major claims to being a tourist attraction. Thousands of miles of pristine coastline and sandy beaches, dotted with sea side resorts and the ancient Hindu heritage architecture, temples and remnants of the Indus valley civilization. Boat trips on the backwater canals and protected wetlands, not to mention the health spas and Ayurveda clinics, make for a rejuvenating vacation, and most tourists leave Kerala in much better shape, mentally and physically, than when they came in.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Chennai-Covelong
Day 2 : Covelong-Kanchipuram-Mamallapuram-Covelong
Day 3 : Covelong-Puducherry
Day 4 : Puducherry-Chidambaram-Swamimalai
Day 5 : Swamimalai-Thanjavur-Tiruchirappalli-Madurai
Day 6 : Madurai
Day 7 : Madurai-Thekkady
Day 8 : Thekkady-Kochi
Day 9 : Kochi
Day 10 : Kochi-Guruvayur-Kozhikode
Day 11 : Kozhikode-Mysore
Day 12 : Mysore
Day 13 : Mysore-Chikmaglur
Day 14 : Chikmaglur-Shravanabelagola-Bengaluru
Day 15 : Bengaluru
Chennai-Covelong-Kanchipuram-Mamallapuram-Covelong-Puducherry-Chidambaram-Swamimalai-Thanjavur-Tiruchirappalli-Madurai-Thekkady-Kochi-Guruvayur-Kozhikode-Mysore-Chikmaglur-Shravanabelagola-Bengaluru
South India, stretching south of the Vindhya Mountain ranges down to the coastal areas surrounded by the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, covers a vast swathe of the Deccan plateau. The states in this region are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, all four of which have their own languages, slightly differing from each other, but vastly different from the language and culture of the Indian heartland in the North and West. South India has two major claims to being a tourist attraction. Thousands of miles of pristine coastline and sandy beaches, dotted with sea side resorts and the ancient Hindu heritage architecture, temples and remnants of the Indus valley civilization. Boat trips on the backwater canals and protected wetlands, not to mention the health spas and Ayurveda clinics, make for a rejuvenating vacation, and most tourists leave Kerala in much better shape, mentally and physically, than when they came in.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Chennai-Covelong
Day 2 : Covelong-Kanchipuram-Mamallapuram-Covelong
Day 3 : Covelong-Puducherry
Day 4 : Puducherry-Chidambaram-Swamimalai
Day 5 : Swamimalai-Thanjavur-Tiruchirappalli-Madurai
Day 6 : Madurai
Day 7 : Madurai-Thekkady
Day 8 : Thekkady-Kochi
Day 9 : Kochi
Day 10 : Kochi-Guruvayur-Kozhikode
Day 11 : Kozhikode-Mysore
Day 12 : Mysore
Day 13 : Mysore-Chikmaglur
Day 14 : Chikmaglur-Shravanabelagola-Bengaluru
Day 15 : Bengaluru
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