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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 Periyar

Planning a vacation is a tricky business. You should be very careful and think about many factors like accommodation, transportation, food and everything you do on your trip. Places to Visit in Thekkady 1.  The Periyar Tiger Reserve - Thekkady The Periyar Tiger Reserve is Kerala's most popular wildlife sanctuary. Extending over an area 777 km. in size with a 26km artificial lake, the sanctuary is home to elephants, tigers, bison, wild boars, langurs and deer and a fascinating variety of other species. 2. Ottakathalamedu A trip was best undertaken at dawn or in the evening to view a spectacular sunset. 3. Chellarkovil The view encompasses the plains of Theni as well as Mangaladevi, the highest point in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Read more at  Kofiland Resorts Thekkady Activities 1.  Trekking, Rock Climbing and Camping The Thekkady area is largely mountainous and offers excellent opportunities for adventure sports such

Periyar Tiger Reserve , Thekkady, is an example of nature’s bounty, with great scenic charm, rich biodiversity and providing veritable visitor satisfaction. Sprawled over an area of 925 Sq Km. Periyar is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India. Zealously guarded and the efficiently managed reserve is a repository of rare, endemic and endangered flora and fauna and forms the major watershed of two important rivers of Kerala, the Periyar and Pamba. The Periyar Tiger Reserve  is South India's most popular wildlife sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to about 1000 elephants, about 35 tigers, bison, wild boars, langurs and deer beside a bewildering array of other species. The vegetation of the reserve is made of evergreen and semi-evergreen rainforests with the canopy at times reaching a height of 40 to 50 metres. The Periyar and Pamba rivers flow through the forest and a large artificial lake has been created where animals come to drink. People-oriented community-based ecotou

Nestled amongst the rolling hills and the thick forests of Kerala,  Thekkady  is a place blessed with the bounties of nature. The serene hills of Thekkady combine well with the dense forests to provide excellent trekking trails for adventure enthusiasts. The top 5 places to visit in Thekkady are as follows: Periyar Tiger Reserve: Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary  (PNP) is a  protected area  near  Thekkady  in the districts of Idukki, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta in Kerala, India. It is notable as an  elephant reserve  and a  tiger reserve . The park is a repository of rare, endemic and endangered flora and fauna and forms the major watershed of two important rivers of Kerala, the  Periyar  and the  Pamba . It is located high in the  Cardamom Hills  and  Pandalam Hills  of the south  Western Ghats  along the border with  Tamil Nadu . It is 4 km from  Kumily , approximately 100 km east of  Kottayam , 110 km west of  Madurai  and 120 km southeast of  Kochi . Periya