Thekkady
With its lush green hills, spice-scented plantations and rare flora and fauna, Thekkady is considered to be one of the much sought after destinations in Kerala. The Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India.
It is one of the oldest tiger reserves in the country and the forests of Periyar is embellished by the presence of endangered species including White Tigers.
Thekkady offers boating, trekking, camping and other exciting activities. A guided day trek at Periyar, Periyar Tiger Trail, adventure trekking and camping, border hiking, bamboo rafting, jungle patrol are on offer here.
Contact
Periyar Tiger Reserve
Thekkady, Kerala -685 536
www.periyartigerreserve.org
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Periyar Tiger Reserve
Saddled in the southern region of the Western Ghats, spread across an area of 777 sq. km of forest land and home to a luxuriant collection of different species of flora and fauna is the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Thekkady, Nature Lover's Dream Destination, Periyar, Idukki, Kerala, India
Situated in Idukki district of Kerala, at an altitude of 900-1800 m above sea level, Thekkady is a dream destination for adventure travellers and Nature lovers alike. The region is also home to the richly bio-diverse Periyar Tiger Reserve.
