¤ About Thekkady
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.
¤ Major Tourist Attractions
of ThekkadyMangala Devi Temple - Mangala devi
temple, the ancient temple is located 15 kms from Thekkady. It lies hidden
in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above sea level. The temple
is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. Visitors are
allowed here only on the Chithra Pournami festival day. The peak commands a
panoramic view of the eastern slopes of the ghats and some hill villages of
Tamil Nadu. Permission to visit the area can be obtained from the Wildlife
Warden, Thekkady.
Kumily - This plantation town,
closely associated with Thekkady, is situated on the outskirts of the
Periyar Sanctuary. It is an important shopping centre and spice trade
centre, the main bus station and most of the medium range accommodation in
the Periyar region is in Kumily.
Murikkady -
Washed in fresh spice scented air, Murikkady is a panorama of cardamom,
coffee and pepper plantations.
Pandikuzhi - This
picturesque place is cradled between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu State
border is a popular picnic spot. Pandikuzhi offers great opportunities for
trekking and is a photographer's delight.
Vandiperiyar
- The river Periyar flowing through the centre of this town
nourishes its vast tea, coffee and pepper plantations. A major trade centre,
Vandiperiyar is also home to a number of tea factories. The Government
Agriculture Farm and Flower Gardens have a delightful array of rose plants,
orchids and anthurium.
¤ AccomodationThekkady has
a wide range of accomodation facilities in Government Guest Houses, Hotels &
in PWD Rest House.
¤ ShoppingMainly the area of
Thekkady is rich in tea and spice plantation and thus becomes a paradise for
those who have the affinity to shop for these two items respectively. During
shopping in Thekkady, the place offers immense variety of spices like- fenu
greek, nutmeg, black, white and green pepper, rolls of cinnamon, coriander
and cloves. The mouth watering banana chips, however, cannot be forgotten
while your heavenly days of shopping in Thekkady
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