Thekkady Tourist Destinations

Thekkady (Idukki District) in Kerala is a popular tourist destination in Kerala with an exotic natural charm. Thekkady is also home for the famous Periyar National Park, a well known wildlife sanctuary in South India. Splendid scenic views of dense evergreen forests, grasslands, lakes, Mesmerizing ambiance of spices such as pepper, cardamom and clove makes Thekkady the best tourist destination for tourists all over the Globe. Thekkady is one place worth at least one visit in a lifetime. If you are ready for the Thekkady adventure, here are some the must visit places in Thekkady.

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Thekkady Town:

Thekkady is a small town located about 257 Km from Trivandrum and 185 Km from Cochin International Airport and very close to the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. Major Tourist attractions in Thekkady include Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Murikkady, Kumily, Spring Valley Mountain, Panchalimedu and more.

Periyar National Park:

Periyar National Park lies 32 km away from Thekkady and it is also located 114 km away from Kottayam and 271 km away from Thiruvananthapuram districts. It is one of the best destination spreading over 777sq km. For nature and wildlife lovers around the Globe. Periyar lake is the charm to the park. Tourists can view wild animals while cruising over Periyar Lake in houseboats. You will get the opportunity to see wild elephants, tigers, rare bird species and more while cruising over Houseboats. Periyar National Park is a must visit place for birdwatchers.

Kumily:

Kumily is a popular plantation and a picnic spot which is located 4 km away from Thekkady. Major plantations in Kumily include coffee, tea, pepper and cardamom. Kumily is also known as a good spice trade center in India. Other attractions of Kumily are the cool local markets that offer handloom fabrics, spices, sandalwood and other antique items.

Vandanmedu:

Vandanmedu is a small located 25 Kilometers north of Kumily on the Thekkady- Munnar highway. Vandanmedu is the largest cardamom producer in the World and one of the largest cardamom auction centers. Filled with abundant natural beauty and spice scented ambiance, Vandanmedu is a must visit place for tourists. It is exactly located 27 km away from the Periyar Wildlife Reserve.

If you are planning to visit Thekkady at any season, be sure to contact Tours To Kerala while planning. We’ve got the best and exciting Kerala Tour Packages for you.

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