Overview

Thekkady

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 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.

October to February : Winters are by far the best time to visit Thekkady as the weather is cool and pleasant, making it ideal for sightseeing. The maximum temperature goes up to 15 degrees Celsius and this is a great time to go for wildlife safaris and admire the natural beauty of Thekkady.

If you want a much more pleasant climate and a lot more sites and beauty of nature, visit Thekkady where you will get to see wild elephants, take boat rides, go river rafting and trekking on mountain tracks… and lots more.

Thekkady is a fascinating and popular holiday destination of Kerala that is located in the Iduki district of Kerala. It is located in the Periyar National Park and has an elevation of 1337 mts.

Places to Visit in Thekkady

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary – Meet The Animals

Mangla Devi Temple – Pray For Well-Being

Abraham’s Spice Garden – Praise The Aroma Of Fresh Spices

Murikkady – Gape At Vast Meadows

Kadathanadan Kalari Centre – Know More About The Culture

Kumily – Admire The Nature

Chellarkovil – Watch Water Gushing

Pandikuzhi – Perfect Picnic Spot

Periyar Lake – Opt For Boating

Thekaddy Lake – Ride & Explore The Surroundings

Anakkara – Watch Spice Plantations