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Location
Thekkady is a hill station at an altitude
ranging from 700 m to 1900 m in the
Idukki district. It lies on the Western
Ghats in the state of Kerala.
Sight Seeing
Thekkady is a rich in natural as well
as cultural wealth. It boasts of the
largest wildlife sanctuary in India.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, spread
over 777 sq km, is home to elephants,
sambars, tigers, gaurs, lion tailed
macaques and Nilgiri langurs. The
Periyar Lake is an artificial lake
spread over 25 sq km formed by the
Mullaperiyar Dam. The Mangla Devi
Temple is a ruined stone temple situated
deep inside the forest. Sukri Dam
is a 120 years old dam built across
the Periyar. The Tribal Heritage Museum
is built inside the Mannan settlement
and displays various artifacts related
to ancient agricultural practices,
marriage ceremonies, cultural events,
dress code, rituals and death ceremonies
like fishing gear, hunting weaponry,
indigenous medicine and vessels, cereals,
medicinal herbs and bamboo furniture.
You can indulge in activities like
Bamboo Rafting, Border Hiking and
Nature Walks while at Thekkady.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airports to
Thekkady are at Madurai, Tamil Nadu
at a distance of 140 km and Cochin
International Airport at a distance
of 190 km.
By Rail: The nearest railway
station is at Kottayam, which is about
114 km from Thekkady.
By Road: Thekkady is well connected
by surface network with important
centers like Kodaikanal, Kottayam,
Munnar and Thiruvananthapuram.
Indian Holiday Packages offers tour
booking and tour packages for Thekkady,
Kerala. To book a tour or for more
information, please fill up the form
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