Known for the largest tiger reserve of India Periyar National Park, Thekkady is a picturesque destination located in the state of Kerala. The sanctuary is surrounded by the sub-tropical grasslands and deciduous forests that soothe the senses of an ecologist and a nature lover. You can explore the lifestyle of the tigers, Nilgiri langurs, and the lion-tailed macaques on a walking trail amidst the evergreen forests.
Be it a thrilling night spent at the Periyar Tiger Reserve or a leisure cruise tour on the Periyar Lake, a
vacation at Thekkady would surely boost your adventurous spirit. You can go for the bullock cart-ride, tiger trail, range hiking, border hiking, jungle scouting, bamboo rafting, Jungle safari, or cloud walking. Most of these activities are organized by the tour operators at Periyar. You just need to ensure that all these activities are a part of your Thekkady Holiday Tour Package.
Along with patrolling the jungles, you can also visit the Green Park Ayurvedic & Spices plantations, Periyar National Park, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Abraham's Spice Garden, Gavi Forest, and similar other places for exploring the flora and fauna of Thekkady. You can also explore the tea factories, Kerala spice plantation, and other economic sources of the locales. The local markets of Thekkady stock different types of tea, spices, handicrafts, and antiques. You can include shopping trail in your Thekkady tour package to purchase these items for your loved ones at home.
The pleasant weather of this city throughout the year makes it one of the most popular tourists' destinations in India. For the sightseers, the best time to visit this place is during the winters: October to February. The nature lovers and adventure seekers can plan their visit to Thekkady in the months of June to September. And tourists who do not like to travel with the crowds should plan their Thekkady vacation in the months of March to May, as the weather is hot and the place is not overly crowded.
Reaching Thekkady via rail is easy. You just have to purchase the ticket for the Kottayam station, which is located 114 km away from Thekkady. The station is well-connected to the major Indian states. You can hire a cab or a bus from the Kottayam station to Thekkady. If you like to travel via air, then you have to de-board at the Madurai airport, which is 136 km away from Thekkady. This is the only nearby domestic airport. The foreigners de-board at the Cochin International Airport, located in Kochi, Kerala. While selecting the Thekkady holiday package from the list of Thekkady packages, ensure that it includes booking of air or rail tickets.
