Kofiland Resort

Planning your holidays can really be a very challenging thing to do. Deciding where to spend your time off, saving up the money you need, the time it takes to organize everything – there’s a lot to prepare for to make your holiday worthwhile! One of the most challenging and time-consuming parts of it all is picking the perfect place to stay. Resorts are meant to relax and enjoy with your family or friends. Each traveler is different from the next and therefore has different needs when it comes to their ideal holiday away. What fits others won’t necessarily fit for you. It becomes easy to trim down your choices significantly by focusing on your own personal ideals. So each resort team should be careful about the requirements of the travelers and move according to that. Some of the things to consider when choosing your stay are as follows: Location: When deciding on the location of your accommodation, it is important to consider the purpose of your trip. If you’re pla...

Thekkady acquires the pleasure of being the most tempting and stunning tourist attraction of India . There is a wide range of activities and things to do in Thekkady that offer great fun for couples, families, and kids. Besides trekking and mountain walks , a boat ride in the Periyar Lake and a safari in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary are popular activities. Boating in Thekkady Boating in Thekkady is one of the most interesting activities in Thekkady .  It is a two hour boating trips at the artificial lake formed near the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. It is the most popular tourist attractions in Thekkady . You will get a unique experience of viewing wildlife at a closer distance from the boat. The rides are arranged by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC). The lake was formed by the construction of the Mullaperiyar dam in 1895. The Periyar Lake harbors a unique aquatic ecosystem and the land surrounding the lake is commonly frequented by wildlife. ...

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...

You may think why people always select Thekkady as their best holiday spot in Kerala . Is it? And that question gets its answer only if you visit the most beautiful place in Kerala and that is Thekkady... Yes... Really it is the most beautiful and amazing tourist spot in Kerala .  The large herds of wild elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations make Thekkady as a charming place. Lying close to the plantations in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves - the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Noted for its Geo-morphological diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors from all over the world. Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is an idyllic retreat that offers an unparalleled opportunity to savour the magical sensation of the eve...

Wedding is one of the most important events in life of a person. It’s the start of a process in building a family. Wedding is the symbol of commitment and the foundation of your love to your partner. It’s a declaration to the whole world of your unquestionable affection to your spouse. Building a great home starts with choosing your partner for life. And this is officiated in a ceremony called wedding. A marriage rite is important because it binds you to a lifetime commitment. It is a way of openly manifesting your deep commitment to the person you chooses to spend the rest of your life. A wedding ceremony is often utilized as a public display of marriage vows and of the couple entering into the marital contract. For many couples, the focus of the wedding ceremony, is on their commitment and love for each other. Wedding venue selection is an important thing to consider for a wedding; these tend to get booked out very quickly so sometimes rather having chance to have a dat...

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...

Ramakkalmedu is really an enchanting treat to the visitors in Thekkady. It’s cool, green hills and the fresh mountain air makes our mind relaxed and happy. It is a hill station located in the eastern Idukki district of Kerala State. Ramakkalmedu is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Kerala , which cannot be neglected while having a trip to the Gods Own Country. The captivating hills of Ramakkalmedu in the Western Ghats, which is about 16 km from Nedumkandam. The origin of the name 'Ramakkalmedu' is quite interesting. 'Rama-kal-medu' means 'Land of Rama's stone' or otherwise 'the land where Lord Rama kept his leg'. As per sources, one story is that this is the place where Rama kept his feet, while in search of his beloved wife Sita. As per Hindu epic "Ramayana', Sita was kidnapped by Ravana, the ruler of Lanka. While reaching Ramakkalmedu, you can only find wind all around. The place is known to be the la...

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...

Chellarkovil has located in fifteen kilometres apart from the Kumily town overlooking incredible views of the plains and cascading waterfalls. It is a small sleepy village. It is ideally located in the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border in the Anakkara Panchayath. Considered to be one of the best tourism spots in the Idukki district and attracts tourists from all over the world. The lush green mountains, pleasing view and cascading waterfalls add up to the exquisiteness of this place. It also offers a scenic view to the plains of Tamil Nadu from the height of 1200m above the sea level. The famous waterfall over here looks enchanting during monsoon season due to the increase in flow. This water further helps in the cultivation of plants and vegetables when touches the irrigated land area of Tamil Nadu. The beautiful village stands unique with its eco-tourism project. There are a number of community-based eco-tourism projects initiated in this place. Related to this project...

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  Kumil...