Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Other Places to Visit in Thekkady

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Where is Thekkady and How to reach there?

Thekkady is a town in Kerala, which is known for its Spice Plantation and Periyar National Park. The closest international airport to Thekkady is the Cochin International Airport, which is about 150 kms or 100 miles away. So, it takes about 5 to 6 hours to reach Thekkady via road from the airport. It is about 100 Km or 70 miles from the famous hill station of Munnar.

 

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About Thekkady Spice Plantation

The spice plantation in Thekkady is one of the major spice plantations in Kerala. In fact, the plantations of cardamom, rubber, vanilla, and coffee are also aplenty.

When you are in Thekkady, take a walk around the Spice Plantations. There are quite a few. So, when you are in Thekkady, make sure you choose one that has enough varieties and a professional guide to take you around. 

One of the major spices produced in the area is cardamom.  Also, the pepper plantations are something else that are worth seeing. To add to them, there is also a variety of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric and curry leaves on the slanting slopes of the spice plantation in Thekkady. No wonder, a Spice Plantation Tour is a memorable one and something that you cannot afford to miss.

 

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Periyar National Park, Peritar Lake and Kadathanadan Kalari Centre

Another major attraction of Thekkady is the Periyar National Park, which is located on the banks of the river Periyar, which offers some of the best wildlife sightings in India. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary has a picturesque view of lush green surroundings which will not just give you a reason to smile but also great pictures to capture.

The Periyar Lake, which is located near the Periyar National Reserves, is a famous tourist spot. When you visit Periyar National Park, you can go for bamboo rafting here. You can also go for boating and enjoy the serene beauty of the surroundings. If you are lucky, you might get a chance to see herds of elephants bathing on the lakeside.

The Kadathanadan Kalari Centre in Thekkady is famous for the renowned Kerala art known as Kalaripayattu. Kadathanadan Kalari Centre is the place where you can get a firsthand experience of the renowned art. In fact, this sport, which is unique to Kerala, is well designed for self-defense. You can watch this beautiful art form in Thekkady sightseeing from a special gallery.

Best Time to Visit the Spice Plantations

The best season to visit a spice plantation is between September and March. This is the time when the spices will be ready for harvest. You can also spot many birds during this season. The winter season will have a mild climate making sightseeing much easier. It is not advisable to visit a spice plantation during the rainy season, which is from June to mid-September. 

 

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Your Guide to Choosing the Perfect Kerala Trip

Kerala is one the the Most Popular Tourist Destinations for Indians as well as for Foreigners. In fact, the Best Places to Visit in Kerala are Kochi, Munnar, Kerala Backwaters, Thekkady and Periyar National Park, Alappuzha, Houseboat Ride, Wayanad and the Beach of Kerala like Varkala and Trivandrum.If you want to enjoy the Backwaters of Kerala, you can also stay in the Lagoon Resorts for a night or two, spend some time in shopping around and indulging in activities that are so unique to Kerala.

In fact, there are a variety of tours you can choose from. Depending on your time, you can select weekend tours to Munnar Tea Plantation, Thekkady and Periyar National Park or Varkala and Trivandrum or the Kerala Backwaters. Other Tours to Kerala could be a combination of Munnar and Thekkady, may be extending to Kochi or the Backwaters or Varkala, depending on the time you have. You can also cover all of these in the Grand Luxury Trip or try some offbeat Kerala tours to Wayanad and Kozhikode

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