📍 Restaurants

  1. Krishna Restaurant
  2. Spice Garden Restaurant
  3. Hotel Ambadi Restaurant
  4. Coffee Garden Restaurant
  5. Bamboo Cafe Thekkady
  6. Sagar Restaurant
  7. French Restaurant Thekkady
  8. Grand Thekkady Restaurant
  9. Shalom Bake House

⭐ Wildlife

  1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  2. Periyar Tiger Reserve
  3. Mangaladevi Temple (within forest)
  4. Gavi Forest
  5. Mullaperiyar Dam Area
  6. Jungle Patrol Routes
  7. Border Hiking Trails
  8. Nature Walk Trails
  9. Bamboo Rafting Routes

🗺️ Trekking

  1. Periyar Tiger Reserve Trekking
  2. Gavi Forest Trekking
  3. Border Hiking Program
  4. Jungle Patrol Night Trek
  5. Mangaladevi Temple Trek
  6. Pullumedu Trek

🎒 What to Pack for Thekkady

  1. Cable Organizer Pouch
  2. Neck Pillow + Eye Mask
  3. Crossbody Sling Bag
  4. Power Bank 20000mAh
  5. First Aid Kit
  6. Luggage Lock (TSA)
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🏛️ Viewpoints

  1. Chellarkovil Viewpoint
  2. Pandikuzhi Viewpoint
  3. Ottakathalamedu Viewpoint
  4. Pullumedu Viewpoint
  5. Murikkady Spice Plantations View
  6. Ambarakuzhi Viewpoint
  7. Vandiperiyar Tea Gardens View
  8. Periyar Lake Sunset Point
  9. Grampi Viewpoint

🍽️ Boating

  1. Periyar Lake Boating
  2. Mullaperiyar Dam Boating
  3. Gavi Lake Boating
  4. Bamboo Rafting on Periyar Lake
  5. Thekkady Boating Terminal
  6. Lake Periyar Boat Landing
  7. Periyar National Park Boating Area
  8. Thekkady Boat Safari
  9. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Boating
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Day Trips from Thekkady

Periyar National Park4.3
19 km 28min
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Neer Veezhcha Water Falls4.5
35 km 1hr 15min
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Thangalpara4.5
41 km 1hr 38min
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Kurangani Hills Trekking4.5
93 km 2hr 16min
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Thommankuthu Waterfalls4.3
93 km 2hr 47min
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Kattikkayam Waterfalls4.6
95 km 2hr 46min
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People also ask

What is the best time to visit Thekkady?

October to Feburary. Pleasant and cool weather (15-30°C) ideal for wildlife spotting, trekking, and exploring plantations.

How many days should I spend in Thekkady?

2-3 Days is ideal for exploring Thekkady at a relaxed pace.

What is the daily budget for Thekkady?

A typical daily budget for Thekkady is around INR 1 - 5 per day for a solo traveler, covering accommodation, food, and local transport.

What is the best way to get around in Thekkady?

Auto-rickshaws, taxis, and local buses are the most common ways to get around Thekkady.

How do I get to Thekkady?

By Air: Madurai International Airport (IXM)
By Train: Kottayam Railway Station

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