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Trekking is the most amazing thing to do in Thekkady. There are many places in Thekkady where we can go for it.  Several trekking programs are there in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Short trekking programs within 4-5 km are also available. This is a good option to watch birds, butterflies and some wildlife. The trails often pass through evergreen and moist deciduous forests and grasslands. Border Hiking is a conservation-oriented hard trek taking up a full day. Trekking is actually meant for nature and adventure lovers. Trekkers must obtain prior permission from the wildlife authorities. Kurisamala to Kumily and Kumily to Pandikuzhi are some of the most favourite trekking routes and Pullumedu, Kurisumala, Ottakathalamedu and Grampi are noteworthy trekking bases in this area.  Clouds Walk: Clouds Walk is a guided trek up the mountains of Thekkady. If your bucket list contains a bird's eye view of the riveting beauty bestowed upon nature, then get ready to strike...

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...

Rolling hills, winding paths and serene mountains dotting the landscape’s expanse, make for a great outdoor trip with a backpack on foot! The vast stretches of green carpeted hills surrounding Thekkady offer plenty of opportunities for trekking enthusiasts. Amongst the most popular trekking trails are the hills and the forests of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.  Other noteworthy trekking trails near Thekkady are Kurisamala to Kumily and Kumily to Pandikuzhi.  It offers an amazing experience to its visitors. In fact, it also serves as the best way to reach Kumily on foot. Periyar Tiger Reserve Several trekking programs are offered in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Short trekking programs are available that cover 4-5 Km and completed in 3 hrs. This is a good option to watch birds, butterflies and some wildlife. The trekking trails often pass through evergreen and moist deciduous forests and grasslands. Periyar Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife sanctuaries...

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...

Thekkady is a perfect retreat for anyone who loves adventure, fun, wildlife and nature. Nestled between the evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of Western Ghats, Thekkady has so many things to offer for the tourists who visit this place. Thekkady is placed at an altitude of 700m above the sea level.  It is located in the Idukki district of Kerala. Thekkady, India's largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India . Thekkady offers a very peaceful and calm atmosphere. The chill climate of Thekkady will refresh your mind and body. The forest areas around Thekkady is strictly uninhabited by the Forest Department to preserve the Mother Nature. In the biggest wildlife sanctuary, you can sight Asian elephants, bison, sambar deer, boars, tigers, leopards, wild squirrels, lion-tailed monkeys etc.  And, there are more than 300 different species of birds in Thekkady. The Periyar Wildlife sanctuary and nearby forest areas are their home. With a...

The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. The Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Spreads across the entire district are the picturesque plantations and hill towns that nestle beautiful trails for treks and mountain walks . Border Hiking in Thekkady is a full-day conservation-oriented hard hiking programme along the borders of the Periyar Tiger Reserve. the trek starts at eight in the morning and goes on until the evening. A group of 13 people comprising of 10 tourists, 2 guides and 1 armed guard begin trekking in the morning. During your trek through various kinds of terrain, you can enjoy the rich flora and fauna of the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The trek route covers altitudinal ranges from 900 meters to 1300 meters and the view of the plains below is simply mesmerizing. On reaching appropriate altitudes, one can make out the lofty escarpments that...

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...

Parunthumpara is also called 'eagle rock' and 'Grampi' and located 30 km to the west of Kumily. A charming place with a huge rock extending along a stretch of lush grassland. From the summit of the rock guests get to view a spectacular landscape composed coffee, cardamom and tea plantations, thick forests with tribal hamlets and dozens of rivulets snaking through. Several resorts in thekkady offers attractive services to visit Paruthumpara to those who are interested in adventure tourism or nature walk in Idukki . Parunthumpara, near Peerumade, is a trekkers' delight that provides a bird's eye view of an endless stretch of green forest land and low-lying areas. Parunthumpara is six km from Peerumade on National Highway 220 and is increasingly being visited by tourists who are on their way to Thekkady and others as well. If the sky is clear, visitors can get the view of the Sabarimala forests. A narrow, but well-maintained, road from Kallar Junctio...