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(Thekkady is also known as Thekkady and Periyar; also spelled as Thekkadi / Thekady)

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Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, Kumily

Located on Thekkady Road, Kumily, Kadathanadan Kalari Centre is well known for Kalaripayattu martial arts. This martial art form is performed in a designed gallery which is built considering the safety of the viewers. A more of a self-defence kind of martial arts, which represents the unique culture... More

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Abraham's Spice Garden, Kumily

Situated on the way to Thekkady from Kottam is the beautiful organic garden of spices, Abraham’s Spice Garden. The garden nestled right off the main road, amid the hillside foliage, is a walk down a narrow dirt path to the gardens main office. With an entrance fee of Rs 200, the garden is wort... More

Nature Walk

Thekkady offers immense potential to various adventure activities. Nature walking programs are arranged regularly covering various trekking routes around 4 to 5 km. Nature walk provides excellent opportunity to explore the nature in its own turf. Normally, nature walk routes pass through forests ... More

Periyar Lake

Located in the heart of the forest, Periyar Lake is famous fostering a wide species of wildlife. Boating can be enjoyed on this lake, which serves as the reservoir of the dam that provides water to the forest. ... More

Wildlife (2)

Periyar National Park

Periyar National Park being one of the major attractions in Thekkady draws a lot of tourists. Located on the banks of artificial Periyar Lake, the park is fully covered with dense forests and green grass lands making it an ideal place for wildlife such as the great Indian tigers, elephants, lion tai... More

Periyar Tiger Trail

The Periyar Tiger Trail is a unique program launched by the forest department to provide a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the wildlife deep into the forest. This program is conducted by the erstwhile poachers who are reformed themselves as saviors of forests. These people possess excepti... More

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Bamboo Rafting

Bamboo Rafting is a unique program available in Thekkady. This eco friendly program takes the tourists to the thick forests on trek and then to the catchments area of the Periyar Tiger Reserve on a bamboo raft. The bamboo rafting team consists of maximum 10 tourists, 5 guides and one armed guard... More

Border Hiking

Border Hiking is a trekking program conducted on the high terrains of the forests ranging to heights of 1000 to 1200 meters. A group of 13 people comprising of 10 tourists, 2 guides and 1 armed guard begin trekking in the morning at 8. During trekking, the guides that are reformed ex-poachers na... More

Trekking, Kumily

Trekking is one of the best ways of exploring the area. Kumily is merely 6 kms from Thekkady and trekking is the best way to reach the village as it is the only way tourists can enjoy some of the best preserved natural attractions. The most popular routes for trekking are - Kurisamala to Kumily and ... More

Thekkady Weather in May
	Moderately Hot Temperature varies from 23 to 34°C in May.
The climate is moderately hot all through the month accompanying clear skies. This month is often tagged as not the best season for visit. However, it is an ideal month for wildlife lovers as most of the wildlife can be spotted during summer months. Trekking can still be enjoyed in this month.

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The only certified Organic Spices garden in kumily at chelimada Muthuplackal AROMA Spices garden contact 094 95 367 837.

Posted by M.S.Sebastian (Baby) 2 year, 3 months ago

Hi , I have planned to go to Thekkady in September 1st week. Could you provide me the expected weather report on that day..?

Posted by Moses 2 year, 7 months ago

we have planned to visit thekkady tommarrow.Thanks to google to help to know more about thekkady. thanks a lot google.

Posted by gayathri 2 year, 10 months ago

how long does it take to travel from munnar to takkady. by car how long will it take?

Posted by nalita 4 year ago

Hi, From Munnar to Thekkady 110Km, 4 Hrs

Posted by nithinvj 3 year, 13 days ago

we plan to visit thekkady 1st weekend ogf June -- how would be the weather, will there be greenery that time

Posted by rajasi 3 year, 11 months ago

I am planing to go Thekkady in April 2nd week.

Please give your suggestion.

Posted by bhavan 4 year, 2 months ago

wanted know bus from bangalore to thekkady ,and bus fair on 5/12/2008

Posted by lithin 4 year, 4 months ago

there is another route but it is 4oKm extra

Posted by sharath 4 year, 6 months ago

Munnar to Devikolam = 10.93 Km Devikolam to Thekkadi = 58.58 Km Total Distance

Posted by Sharath 4 year, 6 months ago

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