Introduction to city Thekkady - In Kerala
Thekkady is one of the major destinations of the state
of Kerala, the God’s own country. Due to its unmatched natural
beauty and serenity, this small town is visited by a large
number of tourists every year. The town also houses one
of world’s most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries.
Thekkady is also the major base point to access some of
the other exotic sites in Kerala as well as in Tamil Nadu.
A visit to Thekkady also provides you the opportunity to
see wildlife at close ranges, besides the varied vegetation
and a wide variety of birds. Lying at an altitude of 700-1900
m above sea level, Thekkady has a cool and comfortable climate.
Out here, you can also go for treks and mountain walks.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Thekkady
Thekkady has a lot to offer you in sightseeing. The name
Thekkady, for those who have already visited this place,
brings to mind images of elephants, unending chains of hills
and spice-scented plantations. Moreover, the flora and
fauna of the Periyar wildlife sanctuary is absolutely
thrilling. The wildlife sanctuary here is the natural habitat
of a wide variety of animal species. The Periyar Lake
is a paradise for the nature lovers. It gives you an opportunity
to observe the wild animals roaming in the jungle. The lake
is also a birdwatcher’s delight. The greatest attraction
of Periyar Lake, however, is the herds of wild elephants
that come down to play in the lake. Moreover, the Sanctuary
Watch Tower situated in the forest interior gives you
a panoramic view of the park.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Thekkady
Thekkady has innumerable excursion destinations for you
to visit. To start with, Peermede, located at a distance
of 44 km is an important site to visit. Apart from Peermede
the palm-fringed backwaters of Kottayam and Kumarakom
make both these places the must visit excursion points.
Moreover, the exciting boathouses here also give you once
in a lifetime experience to roam on a fully furnished ’house’
on the water. Madurai, located in the nearby state
of Tamil Nadu is another interesting place to visit. Known
as the temple city of India, Madurai also holds importance
as a centre for learning. Kumily (a plantation town),
Murikkady (known for its cardamom, coffee and pepper
plantations), Pandikuzhi and Mangla Devi temple are
some of the few more places to visit during your excursion
from Thekkady.
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Excursion in Thekkady
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