THEKKADY FOR HONEYMOON
Thekkady an enthralling plantation town, hill station and wildlife centre is situated in central Kerala. Previously it was a significant spice trading centre that fascinated European merchants for its peeper, cardamom, cinnamon, tea and coffee. Thekkady in Kerala State with India ’s biggest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India . The 120 years old ‘Surki’ dam built across the Peryiar is a foremost tourist attraction. This sanctuary is spread over an area of 777 Sq. Kms, bounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25 Sq. Kms. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the preeminent places for screening wild animals.
The country’s exclusive Tiger reserve, Thekkady, with its copious riches of tropical flora and fauna is the vital reservoir of many a rare variety species and of prosperous tribal ethnicity. Thekkady is an amusing paradise on ground for those who adore nature in its feral expressions. The best time to visit is during the months of March, April and May. Thekkady offers services for Trekking, elephant riding and boating. Boating through the serene Lake provides an extraordinary occasion to watch untamed animals at close quarters.
Way To Thekkady
By Road – KSRTC public transport buses connect Thekkady with other nearby cities Kottayam: 75 km (3 hrs), Kumily (4 km away).
By Rail – Nearest railhead is at Kottayam, which is placed at a distance of 114 km from Thekkady. Kottayam is well connected to all railway stations in India
By Air – Nearest airport to Thekkady is Madurai, which is located at a distance of 136 km away from Thekkady. Nearest international airport is Nedumbassery airport in Kochi, at a distance of 190 km way.
Tourist attractions in thekkady
Periyar Tigar Reserve
Periyar tiger Reserve, Thekkady, is an example of nature’s bounty, with great scenic charm, rich bio diversity and providing veritable visitor satisfaction. Sprawled over an area of 777 Sq .km., Periyar is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India.
Zealously guarded and efficiently managed reserve is a repository of rare, endemic and endangered flora and fauna and forms the major watershed of two important rivers of Kerala, the Periyar and Pamba
Mangala Devi Temple
Constructed in the conventional Kerala style of design, this prehistoric temple is located just 15 km from Thekkady. Tourists are only allowed to visit the temple on the Chithra Pournami Festival.
Kumily
Situated at a distance of 4km from the Thekkady, it is a small plantation town and is an accepted shopping hub and a chief spice trade centre.
Murikkady
The town is trendy for its spices. The picturesque views of the plantation make it an essential tourist’s attraction near Thekkady. There are regular bus services from the major towns and cities in kerala to Thekkady.