places to visit
In Thekkady
Boating on the
Periyar Lake
The Periyar Lake is picturesque yet so calmly eerie. Try spotting a wild elephant herd or one amongst the 35 to 40 Indian tigers along the Periyar sanctuary’s coast from your ferry.
Elephant Rides
Sitting atop an elephant is a truly unique experience, one that you will not easily forget. If you’re truly feeling brave maybe even give it a bath?
Jungle Walks
A truly unique experience where the visitors will be accompanied by forest guard along the eco-development zones of the Periyar tiger reserve.
Jungle Safaris
Ride straight through the little fluffy clouds, further up along the uphill road to WGH Poetree to the ultimate vantage point. Take a jeep to Kurishumala (translated as Hill of the Cross) to enjoy even higher views of the endless mountain ranges.
Jungle treks
A 40 km scenic drive through the jungle takes you to Gavi, where you start the jungle trek with trained guides. A 3hr trek follows after which you break for lunch. The experience also includes canoeing in the Gavi Lake depending on the season.
street shopping
Walk around and enjoy the countless treasures that you might come across Thekkady and Kumily town’s streets.
Watch a
Kathakali
performance
Be entranced by the fiery costumes and rhythmic beats. Ask our front desk to schedule a show at the nearest performance venue.
Kalaripayattu
Kalari is an ancient martial art form, unique to Kerala and practised by very few. The Kadathanadan Kalari centre in Thekkady features the most talented martial arts performers from the region showcasing jaw dropping stunts.
Tea Plantation
tours
Be entranced by the fiery costumes and rhythmic beats. Ask our front desk to schedule a show at the nearest performance venue.
Spice plantation
tours
Walk through gardens of cardamom, clove and nutmeg in the spice capital of the world.
Mangaladevi
temple
visit
Cover a 12 - kilometer stretch through dense forests and high altitude grasslands to reach this 1000 year old temple open only once every year during the month of April/May.