Your Tour 
Thekkady
Location
Thekkady, located in the Iddukki district of Kerala, is a wonderful tourist
place featuring hill stations, plantations and wildlife sanctuaries. Situated
about 60 km from central Idukki, Thekkady lies towards the lower end of
the state, close to the border of the state of Tamil Nadu. It has the pride
of Kerala and a testimony to nature's splendour and human innovation, the
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, that is situated on the banks of the artificial
Periyar lake. The best time to visit Thekkady is between the months of September to March.
How to Reach
By air: The nearest airport is at Kochi about 190 km away.By rail: The nearest railways stations are at Kottayam and Ernakulam.
Tourist Attractions
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, spread over 777 square km, is a famous wildlife reserve and one of the largest in India. The Periyar Lake, an artificial reservoir, is the cynosure at the reserve. Dense forests, open fields and waterways dot the sanctuary. Here the high ranges of the Western Ghats are clothed in dense evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savannah grass lands. Below this thick green canopy roam herds of elephants, sambars, tigers, gaurs, lion-tailed macaques, Nilgiri langurs, leopards, wild boars, bears, wild dogs, bison, gaurs, flying squirrels, civets and snake species.
Periyar Lake: The Periyar Lake lies within the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The boat cruise in the Periyar Lake is one thing you shouldn't miss while visiting Thekkady. The boat cruises often have encounters with elephant herds crossing the lake, gaurs, bison, wild boars and many other species.
Kumily: This small plantation town, about four km from Thekkady, supports plantations including pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, tea and coffee. It is also a famous shopping centre.
Nature and Bird Watching Treks: The Nature Treks and Bird Watching Treks started by the Forest departurement at the Periyar Sanctuary are wonderful exercises amidst the rich bio-diversity of the park. The guides for these treks are trained local tribes men who know the place well. The Pandikuzhi area, some five km from Thekkady, also offers great trekking experiences.