Thekkady is categorised as Adventure / Bird Watching / Plantations
Reasons to Visit
- Thekkady (2500 ft asl) is a stopover and a plantation getaway on the South India Itinerary while going from Madurai to Kumarakom and Thekkady.
- Periyar sanctuary is home to Birds, wildlife and offers wide ranging experiences for adventure and nature travellers
- For regular tourists Periyar Lake boating, spice plantation visits and elephant rides are attractions in Thekkady
- Kumily, base town for thekkady where most hotels are located also has a Kathakali dance show in the evening which guests enjoy as a part of the Kerala experience.
- Activities inside Periyar forest (from the Gate near Kumily) includes Nature walk, Full day Jungle trekking and Bamboo rafting.
- Gavi Eco tourism area at 42 kms offers full day forest programmes for guests
Recommendations
- Destinations in Kerala offering Bird Watching"Periyar (140 kms from Madurai and 110 kms from Kottayam / Munnar) is the largest and most populous park in Kerala but a bit difficult to explore as well. Guests who stay longer can explore the park in a comprehensive way via one of the programmes conducted by the forest departments and rides offers around the periphery of the park area. For bird watchers the forests are home to over 320 species of birds including hornbills, sunbirds, woodpeckers, kingfishers and myriads of mynas, drongos, cuckoo"
- Destinations in South India offering Rubber and Spice Plantation Experience"Thekkady (100+ kms from Kottayam) is a major tourist hotspot and a stopover on the Madurai - Alleppey route. Guests to Thekkady popularly visit Spice plantations around it."
- Destinations for First time Holidays Travellers to Kerala"Thekkady (2300+ ft asl - 110 kms Munnar) is a prime holiday destination offering Spice plantation experience. Thekkady offers explorations into Periyar forest which is recommended for all bird watchers and nature travellers. Thekkady is popular with holiday travellers and honeymooners who spend at least 1 night (Preferably 2 nights required for Periyar exploration) before moving on."
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Madurai (140 kms), Cochin (Ernakulam) (180 kms), Trivandrum (200 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Kottayam (107 kms), Kodai Road (123 kms), Alleppey (138 kms)
- Thekkady is an Ex-Kottayam / Ex-Madurai / Ex-Kollam / Ex-Cochin (Ernakulam) / Ex-Trivandrum / Ex-Trichur / Ex-Trichy / Ex-Coimbatore / Ex-Calicut / Ex-Mysore / Ex-Bangalore Getaway
Thekkady
has
20
Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
| Category | Count |
| Mid-segment | 2 |
| Premium | 15 |
| Experiential | 3 |
| Type of Hotels | Count |
| Hotel | 6 |
| Homestay | 1 |
| Resort | 13 |
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18 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Thekkady
| Category | Count |
| Short Break (4-6 nights) | 7 |
| Holiday (7 or more) | 11 |
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Short Break
- Essential Kerala (5 Nights)
- First Time Visitors Kerala Circuit without Cochin (6 Nights)
- Fort Cochin - Thekkady Experiential Break (4 Nights)
- Fort Cochin - Thekkady Experiential Break with Alleppey Houseboat (5 Nights)
- Kerala Experiential Break (6 Nights)
- Kodai - Munnar with Thekkady (6 Nights)
- Munnar - Thekkady Plantation Break (4 Nights)
Holiday
- Best of Kerala (8 Nights)
- Captivating Kerala with Kovalam (10 Nights)
- Captivating Kerala with Mesmerizing Mumbai (12 Nights)
- Complete Kerala (9 Nights)
- Complete Kerala with Kovalam (11 Nights)
- First Time Visitors Kerala Circuit (7 Nights)
- First Time Visitors Kerala Circuit with Kovalam (9 Nights)
- Kerala in Monsoon (7 Nights)
- Kodai - Thekkady - Munnar with Madurai (7 Nights)
- Picturesque South with Goa (21 Nights)
- South India Coastal Explorer (12 Nights)
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Thekkady has 7 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Pickup/Drop between Cochin Airport and Thekkady | Rs. 5280 |
Car On Disposal
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| 2 days Car on Disposal from ex-Madurai to Thekkady and Munnar Trip | Rs. 7067 |
| 3 days Car on Disposal from ex-Madurai to Thekkady and Munnar Trip | Rs. 9889 |
Point to Point Transport
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Pickup from Kodaikanal and drop to Thekkady | Rs. 3889 |
| Pickup from Madurai and Drop to Thekkady | Rs. 3652 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Pickup/Drop between Kottayam Railway Station and Resort/Homestay in Kumily, Thekkady | Rs. 4460 |
| Pickup/Drop Kottayam Railway Station and Resort in Vandhanmedu, Thekkady | Rs. 4694 |
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Thekkady
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Thekkady
has
14
Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.
| Category | Count |
| Activities | 2 |
| Cycling | 1 |
| Experience | 11 |
| Wildlife Excursion | 1 |
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Activities
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Boating at Periyar Lake | Rs. 667 |
| Gavi Eco Tourism Experience | Rs. 6667 |
Cycling
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| A Ride through the Cardamom Hills | Rs. 4600 |
Experience
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Cooking class with Dinner at Thekkady | Rs. 1556 |
| Country Fishing Experience at Thekkady | Rs. 6667 |
| Full day Elephant experience Program in Thekkady | Rs. 13334 |
| Half an Hour Elephant Ride in Thekkady | Rs. 889 |
| Half day Elephant experience Program in Thekkady | Rs. 6667 |
| Kalaripayattu Martial Art Show | Rs. 525 |
| Kathakali Dance Show | Rs. 525 |
| One and Half Hour Elephant experience Program in Thekkady | Rs. 2778 |
| One Hour Elephant experience Program in Thekkady | Rs. 2223 |
| Plantation Tour in Thekkady | Rs. 1667 |
| Two hour Elephant experience Program in Thekkady | Rs. 3334 |
Wildlife Excursion
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Full day Elephant experience Program in Thekkady | Rs. 13334 |
21 Travel Ideas listed for Thekkady. Click here for reviewing them.
Destination Ideas
- Bird Watching in Periyar Sanctuary
- Cuisine Experiences in Kerala
- Experiences in Kerala
- Experiential Periyar
- Homestays in Thekkady
- Kerala in Monsoon
- Periyar Exploration - Gavi Trip
- Plantation Highlands in Kerala
- Ramakkalmedu - Wind Effect
- Thekkady Getaway
Stay Ideas
- Aanavilasam – A boutique Private getaway
- Ayurveda / Yoga / Meditation centric Stays in Kerala and South India
- Carmelia Haven – Ayurveda Getaway
- Carmelia Haven – Plantation hideaway
- Elephant Court – Corporate Getaway
- Greenwoods Resort – A Premium Getaway
- KTDC Lake Palace Experience
- Mayapott Plantation Bungalow
- Pepper County – Spice Plantation Homestay Experience
- Spice Village – A CGH Experience
- Spice Village – Ayurveda Getaway
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