About:

Thekkady is a town near Periyar National Park, an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India. The name Thekkady is derived from the word "thekku" which means teak. Temperatures are lowest in the months of December–January and highest in the months of April–May. Thekkady is situated about 257 km (160 mi) from Trivandrum, 145 km from Cochin International Airport and 114 km from Kottayam railway station. Thekkady is located 4 km away from Kumily, a plantation town in Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. Due to the density of the forest, sightings of elephants and especially tigers are highly unlikely. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km2 (300 sq mi), of which 360 km2 (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. The wildlife sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. The greatest attractions of Periyar are the herds of wild elephants, deer and bison that come down to drink in the lake. The sanctuary can be accessed by trekking, boating or jeep safari.Thekkady is considered a haven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, nutmace, ginger, and clove.

Periyar National Park: It is spread across an area of 300 square miles, Periyar National Park is covered by lush evergreen and deciduous forests serving as home to various animals such as deer, elephants, sambar, Nilgiri Langurs.

Pattumalay: Pattumalay literally means hills draped in silk. It is known for its lofty peaks, little streams, tea plantations and tea factories. This beautiful region in Idukki is 8 km from Peermade and 24 km from Thekkady. One of the major attractions of this region is The Velankanni Matha Church situated atop a hill. This is a famous pilgrim center, and is built entirely from granite. Pattumalay is also home of the biggest names in the tea production sector - Harrisons Malayalam limited Pattumalay Estate.

Pattumalay Tea Factory: Pattumalay Tea Factory is situated 24 km from Thekkady. Pattumalay Tea Factory is a major producer of Orthodox tea and belongs to Harrisons Malayalam Limited. It is the oldest Orthodox factory and also owns central Travancore only Orthodox Tea Factory. It has capacity of 16000 kg per day. The Pattumalay Estate was established in the year of 1931

Best Time Visit: October to February

Transportation

Road:

Cochin to Thekkady - 4 hr 20 min (153.0 km) via NH183

Coimbatore to Thekkady - 5 hr 39 min (277.9 km) via NH183

Madurai to Thekkady - 3 hr 15 min (140.3 km) via NH183 and NH85

Rail : The nearest major railway stations are at Ernakulam (153 km) and Aluva (143 km). Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus stand is walking distance from Aluva Railway Station, and buses are available for Thekkady every hour.

Air: Thekkady doesn't have an airport, so if you want to come here by air, then you will have to fly down to the nearest airport which is in Cochin International Airport (COK) Airport Road, Kochi, Kerala, which is 144 kms away. Another airport that is often used to get to Thekkady is Madurai airport which is 154 km away.

Cochin to Thekkady - Approx 4 hr 20 min (153.0 km) via NH183

• Accommodation 01 rooms for 01 night.
• Breakfast complimentary.
• All taxes of hotels and vehicles.
• All sightseeing and transfer by Dzire AC/ similar.
• Toll, Parking, Driver Allowance, Fuel Charges.

• Monument Entrance fee at places.
• Personal expenses like shopping and Laundry.
• Travel Insurance.
• GST 05% extra on the total amount.
• Lunch & Dinner at all places.