(6) Thekkady Tourism Packages

With a serene atmosphere, tranquil nature, diverse wildlife and evergreen forests, Thekkady brings a lot of fun, adventure, and relaxation for its travellers. The modern man dwells in high-tech cities, but when it comes to coming close to oneself, he looks for the company of nature. Thekkady is not only a paradise for honeymooners, but its rolling hill stations and majestic spice plantations make it a fine place for any avid traveller. Admire the beauty of Ramakkalmedu, an enchanting hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala, which means ‘Land of Rama’s stone’ or the ‘land where Rama kept his leg’ in search of his beloved wife Sita. Marvel at the statue of Kuravan and Kurathi, figures of history who are supposed to have lent their hand in the construction of the Idukki dam. Make your way to the small village in Pathanamthitta district, Gavi to dumbfound yourself with the stupendous sights of tropical forests, grasslands, awe-inspiring waterfalls, hills and valleys. Get a chance to come across the endangered specie of Nilgiri Tahr and praise the Lion-tailed Macaque. Thekkady Tourism along with the friendly people of Thekkady has made it possible for holidaymakers to travel Thekkady with ease. There are a number of rich hotels which will make your stay great. Travelling a place without enjoying its cuisines sounds like an incomplete trip. Apart from nature in all its spheres, Thekkady houses a number of restaurants such as Bar-B-Que, learn and sample delectable grilled Indian dishes here; Arya Bhavan, one of the top South Indian restaurants famous for its reasonable price; Bamboo cafe, good for quick snack and coffee; and All Spice, serves a wide variety of cuisines from North to South India. The prime attraction of Thekkady is the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, and in fact, Thekkady and this sanctuary are often regarded as synonyms. Located in the Cardamom and Pandalam hills, you will get a chance to see the 10th tiger reserve of India and also an elephant reserve. Glance at animals like Bengal tiger, Indian elephant, gaur, sambar, wild pig, Indian giant squirrel, jungle cat and be awed to look at ravishing birds such as Malabar grey hornbill, Nilgiri wood pigeon, Nilgiri flycatcher, black baza and brahminy kite. Get a chance to visit a 1000 years old temple, Mangaladevi Temple, known to have built by Chera Chenguttuvan, the ancient Tamilakam King, after Kannaki, a legendary Tamil woman. As the temple is situated in deep dense forests, it meets the demands of religious tourists and also ones who wish to explore the wildness of the forest. Observe the pristine beauty and enjoy the serene ambience of nature in the beautiful hill station of Peerumedu, Idukki district. Situated at a height of 915 m above sea level and once the abode of the Travancore Kings in summer, it will captivate your senses with its astonishing views of the tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations. While you enjoy cycling and horse riding here, you will get a chance to come across mesmerizing waterfalls. In the vicinity of Peerumedu, you will find a few other beautiful places like Kuttikanam, Thrissanku hills, Peeru hills, Grampi and Pattumala. If you love adventure, then Kuttikanam is the place to be. Known for its lush green plantations, you can take pleasure in trekking and paragliding here. Nature is beautiful and thrilling at the same time. Entire Thekkady and the nearby places are blessed with these qualities. Do you love to explore the unexplored? If yes is the answer, then Paruthumpara is the place for you. It is the best place to forget all your worries and break your connection with the hustle and bustle of city. ‘Parunthu’ means eagle. So, as per the name, enjoy the birds eye of the green forest from this location. You will find infinite great rock formations here. Marvel at the Tagore Rock, a rock which resembles like the great poet Rabindranath Tagore. Due to its fantabulous beauty, this location has been used to shoot many Malayalam movies like Nazrani and Bhramaram. Don’t dare to forget carry your camera when you leave for Paruthumpara. With so much to explore, you would travel with elan all day. But to take care of your nights we are there. Our Thekkady Tourism Packages will take you to lavish hotels where you will spend the most comfortable nights. Discover the little sleepy village of Chellarkovil, a few minutes drive away from Kumily town, where you will be awestruck by the cascading waterfalls and greenish mountains. Situated at a height of 1200 m above sea level and known for housing several eco-tourism projects, Chellarkovil will bewitch and beguile you with its outstanding beauty. Due to the eco-tourism projects, you will come across cute little huts, pathways, watchtower, herbarium of medicinal plants, etc. There’s a telescope kept in the balcony of a watch tower in Chellarkovil and the view is just outstanding. People call it the ‘God’s own balcony’. Travellers see the sunrise and sunset as the most unique one here. With never ending chains of hills, waterfalls and greenery, Thekkady is one destination which you will always remember. Don’t wait any more and give one chance to this place, you will carry with you everlasting memories for sure.