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Interesting Activities to do in Thekkady

Owing to its serene natural settings, Thekkady has become a favourite destination of nature lovers and solitude seekers.  It is one of the most beautiful places in Kerala . The town of Thekkady is located about 257 km away from Trivandrum and is a scenic place with lots of natural attractions. Places to visit in Thekkady include some of the best that nature has to offer, from rivers to animals, you have some amazing Thekkady attractions. The Periyar forest of this wonderful place has some of the finest reserves of nature, and it harks out to travellers for a visit. The district, on the whole, is a picturesque place with plantations and hill towns and can be a great spot for tourists to trek and walk . If you love adventure activities, sight-seeing, nature, wildlife and the works, you're in luck: Thekkady has loads of it. If you're looking to take your vacation to the next level, then you are welcome to Thekkady! The right combination of luxury travel, responsible ecotou...

Bamboo Rafting in Thekkady, Idukki

Thekkady is one of the best places in Kerala for bamboo rafting. And it is the most thrilling activity  to do in Thekkady. A comforting, yet exciting bamboo rafting in Thekkady through some of the dense forests of Periyar Tiger Reserve! This is something a great experience. This bamboo rafting is part of the 'nature walk' of eco-tourism project by the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The concept of bamboo raft tourism in Thekkady owes its existence to these simple rafts built and used by the tribals  in the sanctuary and only tribals are permitted inside the Periyar wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. This is a dawn to dusk range hiking and rafting programme through some of the richest forest tracts of Periyar Tiger Reserve. Starting at 8 am from the boat landing, a mosaic of habitats will be traversed before the party gets into rafts made of bamboos. Tourists will be taken through the thick forests on trek followed by three hours through the catchments area of the Periya...

Bamboo Rafting in Thekkady

An exclusive rafting program in the exotic Lake of Periyar, the plan is said to be a full day plan that starts around 8 am in the morning from Boat Landing.  The medley of habitats is traversed before the group of rafters gets into the bamboo made rafts. On the way to river rafting, the rafters get to see a beauty of nature in its full bloom through the bird life as well as arboreal animals. Apart from this, the rafters get to experience the site of the panoramic view of lush green hills with elephants, sambar and gaur. They can be easily viewed on the edges of the lake making it possible for the people to enjoy a wonderful bamboo rafting in Periyar tiger reserve experience. This is one of the richest and most diverse bio-diversity spots in the Western Ghats. The reflection of the forest-clad hills on the lake is an arresting spectacle. Each team comprising ten tourists will be accompanied by an armed forest guard and four guides. They are part of the Eco-Developm...

Top 5 Spice Plantations in Thekkady

The spice plantation in Thekkady is one of the major spice plantations in Kerala. The s pice plantations in Kerala are captivating farms to wander in, since different spices are cultivated in different sections of each plantation. Thekkady, also known as Periyar, is the most beautiful place in Kerala which is a home to the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve . Some of the famous activities in this exotic land are Periyar Tiger Trails , Bamboo Rafting , Nature Walk , spice plantation walk , etc. The spice plantation in Thekkady is a prime attraction of this beautiful land. Though sprawling tea estates cover much of the landscape of Thekkady, plantations of cardamom, rubber, vanilla and coffee can also be seen. Walk amidst the green, terraced farms in Thekkady, while you hear the murmuring sound of the rippling stream. You can go for nature walks, bird watching treks, taste the various spices and breathe in the fragrant air while exploring the spice plantati...