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Thekkady is one of the major destinations of the state of Kerala, the God’s own country. Due to its unmatched natural beauty and serenity, this small town is visited by a large number of tourists every year. The town also houses one of world’s most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries. Thekkady is also the major base point to access some of the other exotic sites in Kerala as well as in Tamil Nadu. A visit to Thekkady also provides you the opportunity to see wildlife at close ranges, besides the varied vegetation and a wide variety of birds.Periyar is the bestknown wildlife sanctuary in south India. Though billed as thekaddya tiger reserve, Periyar is really famous for its wild elephants, 100yearold artificial lake and its setting in the beautiful thickly forested Western ghats.In the crisp, cool air of the Western Ghats you will experience the most enchanting holiday. With the animals of the wild and the simple mountain people. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. This is not your best shot at spotting the Bengal Tiger considering there are less than 40 of them that inhabit an area of 777sq.km but there’s plenty of other game like the Nilgiri langoor, Nilgiri tahr, bison, deer, antelope and about 700 elephants to make the trip worthwhile.Thekkady with its unmatched natural beauty and serenity is one of the major destinations in the state of Kerala.A visit here provides you the chance to see wildlife at close ranges, along with varied vegetation and a wide assortment of birds. At an altitude of 7001900 m above sea level, this place has a cool and comfortable climate suitable for treks and mountain walks. The Asian elephant is diminutive compared to its larger African cousin but the thrill of spotting a herd of them lumbering through the dense shola (forest) or wading into a lake is going to be no less than seeing the African elephant in the Masai Mara grasslands. There are more than 700 of these large grey animals thasend online queryt have for a long time been a symbol of Indian exotica. Over a 100 species of butterfly and at least 240 species of birds inhabit the area.Around the park are some interesting aromatic spice gardens. Many have good guides who’ll tell you about the medicinal value of each spice and maybe startle you with how much of the research is millennia old. Trekking, especially night trekking, is also an exciting option for all those who have the energy level to carry of a difficult expedition. Permission has to be obtained for this purpose from the forest department. For night trekkers, the forest department also provides armed guards. Camping is done when tourists are on a Tiger Trail programmed. In this, usually, five guides and two forest officials accompany tourists in order to guide them and also to prevent them from getting lost in the forest area. |
Location info: |
Thekkady, located in central Kerala, is a popular hill station and a wildlife centre. |
Climate/Weather: |
The climate of the city is tropical in nature. The average maximum and minimum temperatures of the city is 31 and 16 degrees C respectively. Though the climate of the city is pleasant throughout the year but the city can be best visited during September to May. |
History of Thekkady City (Periyar) : |
Educational Institutions Thekkady City (Periyar) : |
DCSMAT Government Engineering College Idukki Pandalam Mar Thoma College ANJAC- Sivakasi Titus II Teachers Training College |
Langauge |
The local language spoken here is Malayalam the mother tongue of the people of Kerala known as keralites or Malayalees |
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How to reach Thekkady City (Periyar) ? |
Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam, Madurai, Teni, Changanaserry are the major railheads near Thekkady. |
Nearest Airport:The nearest airports are at Madurai and Kochi, which are well connected to all the major cities of India. |
Road Transport:The city is connected to various destinations of South India by frequent bus services. |
Tourist Attraction of Thekkady City (Periyar) |
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary : Vandanmedu Pandikuzhi Peermede Pandikuzhi Kottayam Kumarakom Kumily Mangla Devi Temple Murikkady Thekkady (Periyar) Travel Guide Murikkady Kumliy Madurai |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation in Thekkady City (Periyar) : |
Aranya Nivas & Lake Palace Hotel Hotel Mount Sinai Paradisa Plantation Retreat Hotel Treetop Rated 3.5 out of 5.0 15 Hotel Ambadi Rated 3.8 out of 5.0 8 Taj Garden Retreat Rated 3.5 out of 5.0 37 Munnar Wild Elephant EcoFriendly Resort, Munnar, Kerala 4 Hill View Hotel Rated 2.6 out of 5.0 18 Camp Noel Nature Resort and Hotel, Munnar, Kerala, India. Rated 4.7 out of 5.0 37 |
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