Thekkady , Kerala
About Thekkady
Thekkady, an important tourist’s destination in Kerala State of Southern India, is where the world famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located. Sprawling wildlife sanctuary across 777 sq km makes the place more adventurous. The town is surrounded by huge number of tea plantations and spice plantations.
The place offers opportunities for mountain walks and treks along its magnificent landscape and pure air scented with local spice plantations.
Hotels like Green woods Resort, Jungle Palace, Paradise Plantation Retreat, etc. offer a comfortable stay for visitors at reasonable rates. Many of these hotels can also arrange package tours to nearby tea and spice plantations, ayurvedic factories, etc. Wild Corridor Hotel maintains a little spice garden within its campus. It also provides international spa services to it visitors. Wild corridor is located amidst wild Cyprus trees which give the visitors a feel of staying in the middle of a Jungle.
Bar-B-Que, a home based restaurant offers cooking lessons in kerala cuisine.
The colorful stalls lining up the main area of Thekkady offer many souvenirs ready to be picked up by tourists. As Thekkady is situated amidst spice plantations, visitors can carry home some exotic spice varieties from here. Pepper, clove, cardamom, vanilla sticks, etc. are available at reasonable rates. One can also pick up wooden handicrafts, stone statues of elephant herds, wooden jewelry boxes, fruit baskets carved out of single wooden piece etc.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Thekkady
The Periyar Tiger Trail, Kerala
4 km from Thekkady - See map
A safari adventure in search of the more exotic wildlife in its natural habitat. This tour is conducted by a party of poachers turned guides, and...
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Murikkady, Kerala
4.7 km from Thekkady - See map
Tourists who want to sit and grasp in the green vegetation can visit the Murikkady, a famous picnic spot near Thekkady. Tourists can see huge...
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Mangala Devi Temple, Kerala
12.1 km from Thekkady - See map
Mangala Devi temple is a famous religious center in Idukki District. It is just 15 km away from Thekkady. The temple is situated atop the hill at...
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Pandikuzhi, Kerala
12.8 km from Thekkady - See map
Pandikuzhi is an ideal place for getting some nature photographs. The place is perfectly blended with flora, fauna, and rippling streams. The wild...
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Chellarkovil, Kerala
12.8 km from Thekkady - See map
Chellarkovil is renowned for lush green pastures, gushing waterfalls and adjoining coconut groves of Cumbum. Trekkers can have wonderful time in...
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Vandiperiyar, Kerala
14.6 km from Thekkady - See map
Vandiperiyar is the major trading center for Tea, Coffee and Pepper plantations. Periyar Rivers gushes across the town. Periyar River is the major...
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Pullumedu, Kerala
18.1 km from Thekkady - See map
Pullumedu is a paradise on earth which possesses wide varieties of flower, wildlife and gardens. Tourists must acquire special permission from...
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Vandanmedu, Kerala
19.3 km from Thekkady - See map
Vandanmedu is a small village in Idukki district and famous for cardamom plantations. Vandanmedu is also known as world's largest exchange for of...
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Grampi, Kerala
24.9 km from Thekkady - See map
Grampi also known as Parunthupara (eagle rock) is less known hill station in Idukki district of Kerala. Garmpi or Parunthupara is known for...
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Peermede, Kerala
26.2 km from Thekkady - See map
Peermede situated at 950 m above sea level is a perfect hill retreat offering ample opportunities for trekking and cycling. The summer palace of...
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
32.5 km from Thekkady - See map
Periyar National Park or Wildlife Sanctuary is a famous elephant and tiger reserve and is also often called "Thekkady". Rich in both flora and...
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Ramakkalmedu, Kerala
36 km from Thekkady - See map
Located in Idukki District along the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Ramakkalmedu is small hamlet in the hills famous for its wind farms. ...
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