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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...

Much of our daily life is spent living in our heads, focused on what we are thinking, versus what we are feeling. With the demands of work and home, we are often required to mentally stay one step ahead just to get through our day. But if we navigate life led by our thoughts alone, we miss out on a world of information available to us through our bodies and spirits.  If we don’t quiet our minds they make us unhealthy and want to overeat or drink. Meditation can truly help us lose weight as it provides a feeling of being full that no cake will ever top. The ancient practice of meditation is as integral to yoga as the poses, with the same intention: not to tune out, but to tune in to a frequency long forgotten, or perhaps undiscovered. Meditation is about becoming acutely aware of what is going on within you, as well as learning to tame your mind so you can focus all your energy and awareness on the task at hand. The practice of meditation helps you stay centred regardless of...

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...

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...

Nature & Green Walk Nature Walk is a unique way of exploring the virgin natural beauty of Thekkady. It is an interpretive scheme that offers travellers a great opportunity to explore the exotic wildlife of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, amidst tranquil and peaceful natural ambience. Opting for such nature treks allows you to enjoy the rich aroma of nature and come across its diverse flora and fauna far away from the hustle and bustle of the modern crowd. Nature Walk remains one of the major tourists draws in Thekkady . It is an interpretive sandal protection trekking programme offering an excellent opportunity for watching birds, butterflies and other wildlife through a range of habitats during the 4-5 km 3-hours walk. These programmes are offered between 7 am to 3 pm in different nature trails inside the Park. The trails often pass through evergreen and moist deciduous forests interspersed with marshy grasslands. The Nature walk is the right programme to feel na...