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Tea, Coffee, Spice plantations and Factory visits: Great experiences from the best resort in Thekkady

The undulating mountains of Thekkady, in Kumily district, are home to a number of tea and coffee plantations, including that of the major players in the field. As you go up the hills that are green as far as the eye can see, the air becomes cooler and fresher.       Kumily is a great place for a first-hand experience of the production of tea and coffee. You can watch every part of the process including cultivation, plucking and the processing in factories. Even a casual visitor would not miss the sight of women plucking the tender tea leaves and filling up huge bags tied to their backs.  As you take a walk along the streets of Kumily or the winding pathways among the plantations, the thing that strikes you first is the lingering aroma in the air. The scent may be of cloves, nutmeg, pepper, cinnamon or cardamom and sometimes a fragrance that combines the scents of two or more spices. The geographical and climatic peculiarities ...

Top 12 Exciting Adventure Activities to do in Thekkady

Thekkady has its own natural beauty and it is one of the best tourist places in Kerala.  It’s a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. There are many adventure activities to do in Thekkady that offers great fun and enjoyment for families, couples, and kids. Besides trekking and mountain walks there are many other activities like fishing, bamboo rafting, etc.  One day may not be enough to cover all the places in Thekkady and to do all these adventures. So plan for a stay in the best resort in Thekkady where you have different packages according to your preference and enjoy your holidays in Thekkady. Trekking, Rock Climbing, and Camping The Thekkady area is largely mountainous and offers excellent opportunities for adventure sports such as extensive treks, angling, and rock climbing. Treks through routes that run in different directions through the plantation on the hill across the lake. And outdoor night camping in the plantations is als...

Trekking, Rock Climbing and Camping in Thekkady

Kofiland Resorts offers guests a choice of half and full day treks through routes that run in different directions through the plantation on the hill across the lake. Another option is to spend the night camping outdoor on the plantation after a half day trek in the afternoon. Tents are provided and catering services offered. The Thekkady area is largely mountainous and offers excellent opportunities for adventure sports such as extensive treks, angling and rock climbing. Do contact the resort manager assistance. View more at  Kofiland Resort Thekkady

Tea, Coffee, Spice Plantations And Factory Visits in Thekkady

Different varieties of hardwood and wild trees like rosewood, teak, jackfruit, Kanna, Waga, murikku. The 100-acre coffee and spice plantation surrounding Kofiland Resorts is a delightful voyage of discovery with many pleasant adventures along the way. The first coffee was planted in 1920. The barks from these trees were used by Pharmaceutical companies to cure fever and another recurring sickness. This was also the first plantation in the Idukki district to have planted the genus Arabica coffee plant. Today the plantation mainly consists of coffee - Arabica and Robusta, pepper and cardamom. In the depths of the plantation, pathways wind through coffee bushes with plump, red coffee berries, past vines of pepper and vanilla, past cardamom bushes and tracts of clove, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and nutmeg. Guest may walk or trek through the plantations, at different locations they will have opportunities to observe at close quarters the processes involved in the cultivation an...

Beauty of Thekkady: Ottakathalamedu

Ottakathalamedu Ottakathalamedu has started becoming popular among tourists very recently. Located at a distance of 4 km from Thekaddy , it is a beautiful bike ride from Thekaddy to here. Situated at an altitude of 1300 m above sea level, it offers a breathtaking view of Kumily, Periyar Tiger Reserve, spice gardens and some villages of Tamil Nadu. Be careful while standing at edges because winds can be very strong sometimes. If you love to do some landscape photography, don’t forget to pack your wide angle lens. It’s a perfect place to chill out with your group while watching the sunset. There are no cafes/restaurants around and hence if you plan to hang out there for a while, carry your snacks. Since it is a newly discovered tourist spot, it is not maintained very well, and you should bring your food and plastic waste back with you. Ottakathalamedu has situated about 4 km from Thekkady at an altitude of 1300 meters above sea level, which provides an excellent view that ...

Places to visit in Idukki, Places to Stay near Idukki, Thekkady, Kumily

Ottakathalamedu  A Perfect Destination For Trekkers Ottakathalamedu has situated about 4 km from Thekkady at an altitude of 1300 msl, a vantage point atop a hill that provides an excellent panoramic view with the surrounding mountains, Kumily town, the Periyar National Park and even the plains in the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu. A trip was best undertaken at dawn or in the evening to view a spectacular sunset. Ottakathalamedu View Don’t forget to pack your wide angle lens. It is a perfect place to chill out with your team while watching the sunset. There are no cafes/restaurants around and hence if you plan to hang out there for a while, better you carry your snacks. Since it is a newly discovered tourist spot, it is not maintained very well, and you should bring your food and plastic waste back with you. Way to Ottakathalamedu from kofiland resort Thekkady kumily Sure, It's a perfect destination for trekkers as well as nature lovers.  ...