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Location
 Thekkady (Idukki district) is a famous hill station of Kerala located at an altitude ranging from 700 m to 1900 m in the Idukki district. The famous hill station of Thekkady lies on the Western Ghats is considered a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon etc. On a tour to Thekkady visitors can enjoy a visit to Periyar National Park which is a major tourist attraction of Thekkady. It is India’s largest wildlife sanctuary and the ultimate reservoir of various endangered species and rich tribal culture. The hill station of Thekkady is a must visit destination on a tour to Kerala. Thekkady has a rich in natural as well as cultural wealth. On a sightseeing trip to Thekkady one can come across various places of interest. Some of the major tourist attractions of Thekkady are:
Sight Seeing in Thekkady
Periyar National Park: It is one of the most visited tourist attraction of Thekkady. Periyar National Park is India's largest wildlife sanctuary and is a dream destination for nature lovers. Sprawling across the area of 777sq. km surrounded by an artificial lake it is country’s sole Tiger reserve that has bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna and is the ultimate reservoir of various endangered species and rich tribal culture. The Periyar National Park of Thekkady is a must visit destination on a tour to Kerala.
Periyar Lake: It is an enriching experience to take a boat cruise along the Periyar Lake. This splendid artificial lake is formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River which adds more charm to the Periyar National Park. The greatest attraction of Periyar Lake remains the large herds of elephants that come down to the Periyar Lake and playing with water.
Kumily: Situated at a distance of 4 Km from Periyar Kumily is the plantation town which is located on the outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary. It is an important shopping center and spice trade center and is a must visit for tourists which is also known as the Spice Village.
Pandikuzhi: Situated at a distance of 5 km from Kumily the picturesque Pandikuzhi places is cradled between Chellarkovil and Tamil Nadu state border is a poplar picnic spot. It offers great opportunities for trekking and is a delight for photographers.
The Mangla Devi Temple: Situated at a distance of 15 km from Thekkady it is a ruined stone temple situated deep inside the forest. The temple has a traditional Kerala style architecture and the visitors are allowed only on the Chithra Pournami Festival. The peak offers panoramic views of the ghats and the vast plains of Tamil Nadu. The entry is allowed only by permission of wildlife warden at Thekkady.
The Tribal Heritage Museum: 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. 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.
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