Kerala Thekkady

Most important places to Visit in Thekkady ./ Sightseeing places in Thekkady

Tourist Attractions in Thekkady

The various tourist attractions in Thekkady are Kumily, Murikkady, Pandikuzhi, Mangala Devi Temple, Chellarkovil, Vandiperiyar, Vandanmedu, Pullumedu and Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve.

Kumily

Kumily is a spice land, the plantation town which is very close to  Thekkady is just 4 kms .

Murikkady

Murikkady is about 5 kms  from Thekkady. Murikkady is a place you can see vast panorama of cardamom, coffee and pepper plantations.

Tea Plantation, Vandiperiyar is also is very good trade center also.

Mangala Devi Temple

Mangala Devi Temple is hidden in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above sea level. The ancient temple is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. Visitors are allowed here only on the Chithra Pournami festival day. The peak commands a panoramic view of the eastern slopes of the ghats and some hill villages of Tamil Nadu.

Chellarkovil

Chellarkovil, about 15 kms from Kumily is the sleepy village. This little village offers breathtaking view of the plains and cascading waterfalls. The village slopes down to the famous coconut groves of Cumbum in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Pandikuzhi

Pandikuzhi, about 5 kms from Kumily is cradled between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu border. It is a popular picnic spot and offers great opportunities for trekking and is a photographer’s delight. This picturesque region is famous for its exotic flora, fauna and gurgling streams.

Vandanmedu

Vandanmedu, about 25 kms. from Kumily is one of the world’s largest auction centres for Cardamom. A walk through the sprawling cardamom plantations of Vandanmedu is a heady experience.

Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve

The Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is  also one of the largest and finest wildlife reserves in India . The major wildlife attractions in the Periyar National Park are the wild elephants, Tigers and Nilgiri Tahrs. Besides these animals various other animals, birds, snakes and frogs are also found in this park. The best time to visit the park is from October to June.

Which all places I can visit along with Thekkady ?

Tour Itineries along with Thekkady.

Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom

Cochin - Guruvayoor (Elephant Sanctuary ) - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey Houseboat Cruise - Trivandrum - Kovalam & Kanyakumari

Mumbai / Chennai/ Delhi/ Hyderabad/ - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Cape Comorin - Kovalam - Varkala - Kumarakom - Thekkady - Munnar - Cochin

Mumbai / Chennai/ Delhi/ Hyderabad/  - Trivandrum - Kovalam- CapeCamorin - Varkala - Kumarakom - Thekkady - Munnar - Cochin

Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Houseboat - Kovalam

Mumbai / Chennai/ Delhi/ Hyderabad/ - Cochin – Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Cochin - Goa - Mumbai

Goa - Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin

Mumbai  / Chennai/ Delhi/ Hyderabad/ – Mangalore – Bekal – Wayanad – Kozhikode(Calicut) – Cochin – Thekkady – Kumarakom– Quilon – Varkala - Kovalam

Best time to visit Thekkady

The best time to visit Thekkady  is September to March. The climate will be pleasant in this time.

How to reach Thekkady?

By Air : From  Thekkady the nearest airport to is Madurai ( 136 Kms) , Tamilnadu. Madurai Airport is connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. The international airport near to Thekkady is Nedumbassery airport in Cochin, at a distance of 190 km away. Kochi airport is well connected to all cities in India and many matropolitian cities around the world. Tourist taxi services are available from Cochin to Thekkady and charge is about Rs 4000.(approximate price, may change according to the price hike)

By Train : From  Thekkady thenearest railway station is Kottayam, which is a distance of 114 km from Thekkady. Taxi services are available from Kottayam to Thekkady at the rate of Rs 2500.(approximate price, may change according to the price hike) Kottayam is well connected to all railway stations in India. All express trains have stop at Kottayam station.

By Road : Thekkady is  4 km away from the town Kumily on NH220, which is connected  Kollam to Theni in Tamil Nadu via Kottayam, Peermade and Vandiperiyar. there is frequent buses, Taxi, Auto Rickshas available it will be more pleasure to have a walk from Kumily to Thekkady. Kumily is well connected with all major cities of Kerala and Tamilnadu. KSRTC(Kerala State Road Transport Corporation)(Phone : 04869-224242) public transport buses connect Thekkady with other nearby cities. Super fast buses are regularly available from Kottayam, Kochi and Trivandrum to Thekkady.