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Thekkady located on the Idukki district of Kerala in the southern part of India, Thekkady is popular as a hill station and for its wildlife sanctuary. The city is renowned for its spice plantation and picturesque hill towns with a salubrious climate that holds tremendous opportunities for trekking and mountain climbing.

Thekkady has the India's largest wildlife sanctuary and a dream destination for any tourist visiting India. The 120 years old 'Surki' dam built across Peryiar, Poorna in Vedic parlance, is a major tourist attraction. This sanctuary is spread over an area of 777 Sq. Kms. surrounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25 Sq. Kms.

Thekkady offers facilities for trekking, elephant riding and boating. Boating through the Placid Lake provides a rare opportunity to watch wild animals at close quarters.

Tourist Attractions

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary:
Periyar wildlife sanctuary is a natural forest which has as its inhabitants a wide range of wild animals ranging from the tiger, elephant to the monkeys. The winter season is considered to be the ideal time to visit the forest. While you take the boat safari on the Periyar Lake, you can witness these animals at the edge of the lake either to drink water or to refreshing themselves. Seeing them so near to you, with no barricade in between them and you, is such a wonderful experience.

The country's sole Tiger Reserve, Thekkady, with its bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna is the ultimate reservoir of many an endangered species and a rich tribal culture. Thekkady is a pleasant heaven on earth for those who love nature in its wild manifestation.

Kumily:
Situated near the sanctuary, the plantation town Kumily is one of the major spice trading centers of the state.

Murikkady:
This plantation town is located at a distance of 5 km from Thekkady and known for its cardamom, pepper and coffee plantations.

Mangla Devi Temple:
The ancient temple is located at a distance of 15km from the hill station Thekkady and is an excellent example of traditional Kerala style of architecture. The temple also popular for its Chitra Pournima festival held annually.

Vandanmedu:
Located at a distance of 25 km from Thekkady, the town is known as a large auction centre for cardamom. A visit to its spectacular spice plantations offers a unique experience.

To get to Thekkady
By Air:
The nearest national airports are Madurai 150kms and Cochin 200kms.

By Rail:
The nearest railhead is Kottayam railway station which is about 145kms.

By Road:
Thekkady is well connected by Road, Nearest town is Kumily is about 4kms and Kottayam is 145kms, Munnar is 110kms, Cochin is 200kms and Madurai is 150kms, there are plenty of buses available.

Climate:
Climate in Thekkady is tropical and can be visited any time of the year, but best time to visit Thekkady is between October to February.

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