Thekkady Tour Package - Things to do - Site Seeing Itinerary

About Thekkady tour in Gods own land – Kerala

With the desire to excel in your professional career or in your business, as the case may be,  you are  slogging day in and day out,Worked hard enough! Now it’s time to take the much needed break from the hard work and rejuvenate the body and mind. Nothing better than gods own land – Kerala.

Kerala tour Package offered  by www.holidaytravel.co is specially created package for our esteemed guests and includes accommodation, buffet breakfast and sight-seeing as per itininiary.

15 Best Things to do while you are in Thekkady - Kerala

1. Jeep Safari in Periyar
Gavi programme involves a close interaction with the flora and fauna of the Western Ghats, and provides excellent trails through the midst of the evergreen forests to the camping sites at Meaner and Valley view. The trails passes through dense patches of forests where even at mid-day sunlight hardly penetrates through the canopy, where Elephants roam free, and where you can truly meet nature in all its majesty and glory.

2. Liesure cruise on the Periyar
Boat rides are offered by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) and the Kerala Forest Department for sightseeing and spotting wildlife around the river. You can opt for a small or a big boat and pay accordingly.

The forests are rich in bird life and arboreal animals like giant squirrel and Nilgiri langur. The rafting is for about three hours and one gets a panoramic view of forest-clad hills reflected on the lake. Animals like elephant, gaur and sambar are sighted keeping close to the edges of the lake. The team hitchhikes back to the boat landing by about 5 pm. An armed guard and 4 guides will accompany a maximum of 10 tourists. Tea, snacks and packed lunch will be served enroute.

3. Real Jungle Scout Adventure - Protect Tiger - Become the jungle guard for a night

Go for a night patrol with the forest authorities accompanied and forest guards.This programme is part of the regular night patrolling in the fringe ecodevelopment zones of the tiger reserve. By participating in this, one is actually helping in the protection of the forests of Periyar. Offered between 7 pm. and 4 am. and could be taken by persons having proper physical and mental fitness to trek through the wilderness in the night. The maximum duration for a slot is 3 hours and the maximum capacity of one slot is limited to 8 visitors (to move in two separate teams). They will accompany two protection watchers and one armed forest guard! 

Try the limits of your senses-sight, hearing and smell and take in the totally different world of nocturnal jungle life.

3.    Enjoy the bullock cart ride

Visit the farmlands of a village hidden in the valley behind the mountains of Periyar Tiger Reserve in a bullock cart. The village is rich in bird diversity (New explorations for a serious bird watcher, also wonderful beginning for a novice)

To feel the slow pace of the village life, to be part of the innocence, to take away you between cock and stick fights, to quench the thirst with the nectar from tender coconuts. The programme starts at 6 am in the morning and at 2.30 pm in the afternoon and is a half -day package.

4.    Follow the tiger
Feel like a huntsman for a day! The ex-poachers of Periyar National Park will guide you to an experience of a lifetime. Their tailor-made programs allow groups to venture into the whole forest till sunset. The group includes 5 visitors, 5 guides and 2 forest officials. Spot a nilgiri Langur, meet an elephant and encounter the tiger!

5.    Trekking in the Jungle
Have a great day from sunrise to sunset with the hiking and rafting programs of Periyar Tiger Reserve. The curriculum includes 10 visitors who would be guided by armed and guides.
Main trekking areas in Thekkady : Kurisumala near Kumily, Pullumedu, Ottakathalamedu : 5 km from Kumily, Grampi near Vandiperiyar. The Forest Department conducts daily treks from the boat landing station at Thekkady to the Nellikkampetty area and Manakkavala. Trek Start at 0700 hrs.

6.    Visit Tea and Spice Plantations
Periyar River nurtures the plantations of tea, farmed around Vandiperiyar town. Today the place has become a major trade center with a number of tea processing factories.About 4000 Sq. KM of Idukki district is under verdant spice plantations. The main occupations of the natives are spice farming and trading. The original produce was cardamom, pepper, ginger and turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, all spice, tea etc. This will give an excellent opportunity to the visitor to see the spice plants and ayurvedic medicinal plants and buy some garden fresh spices from the plantations. This Tour will take approx. 1 hour.

8.    Shop for spices
There are number of shops selling organic garden fresh spices in this region at reasonable rates. Take back as much as you can; also choose small packets that can be used as souvenirs

9.    Ride the majestic elephant
Elephant rides are very common and popular in Thekkady. They are available not only in the Periyar Tiger Reserve but also in the various spice plantation compounds.We have an exciting package of elephant ride for interested tourists. This ride would be through countryside villages with stop over at intermediary places. The duration can be stretched to any length of time as per actual requirement of the tourist. At a time only two tourists can take the ride while the others in a group could trek along and change over accordingly. ,Thekkady offers facilities for elephant rides through the jungle also. Time : 1000 to 1700 hrs. Duration of a trip : 30 minutes.

10.    Be one with nature
Among the many programs arranged at the Periyar Tiger Reserve, the Nature Walk is a trail that takes one through dense deciduous forests and swampy grasslands. A local tribal guide will accompany a group of 5 persons and venture into a perfect exploration.

11. Tribal Tour

Tribal heritage visit is a two hour programme available on all days from 8 am. to 12 noon and 2 pm. to 4 pm.It involves mainly the tribal museum visit and trekking through the tribal hamlet situated within the periphery of Periyar Tiger Reserve accompanied by a tribal guide. Mannans are among the oldest indigenous group of people living in Periyar Tiger Reserve. Till as late as 1940’s, they used to live in the remotest areas of the tiger reserve eking out a simple living by fishing in the lake and cultivating a few crops.

A tribal heritage museum built inside the Mannan settlement featuring various types of artifacts related to their ancient agricultural practices, marriage ceremonies, cultural events, dress code, rituals and death ceremonies is the hub of this ecotourism programme. Display of fishing gear, hunting weaponry, indigenous medicine and vessels, cereals, medicinal herbs, bamboo furnitures, etc. are other attractions providing a peep into their original culture.

12. Fishing in Periyar national Park

Fishing with line rods on country boats or on the banks of the Periyar adjoining the Lodge. Another full day programme which is again conducted by Forest Department.

 
13. Periyar Tiger Reserve Trekking

The programme is unique in being conducted by a team of poachers who turned protectors of the forests. The team members are hardy and dependable with an intimate knowledge of the forest terrain. The programmes are 1 night/2 days and 2 nights/3 days. The first day’s trek starts at 9 am and ends by noon in the second or third day. The team consists of a maximum of 5 visitors, 5 guides and 2 forest officials. Normally 20 to 35 kms. of trekking distance will be covered, depending on the route chosen.

Here, one may chance to encounter much indigenous wildlife like Nilgiri langur, giant squirrel, elephant and who knows, even the tiger! The trek route passes through hills and valleys with a variety of tropical plants and wide-open spaces. Enroute vegetarian meals will be prepared and served and country tents will be pitched for holing up in the night. Trekking groups are accompanied by armed forest guards with good communication equipments, and geared to face any emergency situation. Remember to listen to unusual and strange adventure stories of the former poachers, now your guides and protectors of the forests.

Visitors who are medically fit and aged between 15 – 65 are advised to take the tiger trail. Visitors should be serious nature lovers willing to sacrifice some of the luxuries and comforts of a hotel.

 
14. Border Hiking

This is a conservation oriented hard trek taking up a full day. The trekking starts at 8 o’ clock in the morning and ends in the evening.

The route passes through undulating terrains. Altitudinal ranges of 900 meters to 1300 meters will be covered and the trekkers could glimpse the lofty escarpments bordering the park watershed and the vast plains down below. Gaur, sloth bear, elephant, etc. are often sighted along this route apart from birds and butterflies. Maximum of 10 tourist can take the programme in two different groups. The trekkers will go with two guides and an armed forest guard. Vegetarian refreshments can be had en route.

Overview of Kerala

Kerala located on the south western tip of India. It is one of the most important tourist destinations for people from all over India and the world. The capital city is Thiruvananthapuram and the biggest city in the state  isErnakulam (Cochin) . Kerala lies between north latitudes 8°.17'.30" N and 12°. 47'.40" N, and east longitudes 74°.27'47" E and 77°.37'.12" E. It is accessible by land, Air and Rail. Airports are located at Ernakulam,Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode. By Rail almost all the cities in India areconnected to most of the town and cities of Kerala.

Known for its unending greenery and its exquisitely lovely backwaters and rivers and a rich cultural heritage, Kerala is heaven revisited on earth.  The state is also famous for its elephants,the mouthwatering cuisines and its multi community unity in diversity. People from all walks of life will enjoy a visit to this state, also called as Gods own land. This includes Children, Teenagers,and Adults, Retired and elderly people.  There are also a number of horticultural farms and plant nurseries which makes the state attractive for student study groups.

Other cultural pull features includes – Kalaripayattu which is the famous Martial arts of the state. Kerala chips and Halwaare famous all over the country.

A holiday in Kerala is a life time of remembrance.  Go with your entire friends and family. Do not miss this opportunity. 

Overview of the Package

Our unique tour package consists of 4 days and 3 nights in one of the most famous tourist towns ofKerala -Thekkady .With its beautiful Periyaar River and Tea and Spice Plantations, this place is a blend of varied types of natural beauties.

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How to Reach Thekkady

Thekkady is located in  Iddukki district near the Kerala Tamil Nadu Border .

Reach Thekkady By Air

Thekkady is  185 kms from Ernakulam airport , 114 kms from Madurai Airport and 255 kms from Thiruvananthapuram Airport.

Reach Thekkady By Train

By train Kumily is the nearest station only at 6kms. Kottayam is another major station nearby – 114 kms.  

The most convenient way to travel is to take a flight or train to one of these stations and then cover the rest of the distance by road.

Reach Thekkady from Gujarat

From Ahmedabad there are about 8 to 10 trains to Ernakulam as well as Madurai. Most of the trains have 2^nd AC, 3^rd AC and FC. Flight options are also available from Ahmedabad to Ernakulum and Madurai.

Things to Do in Thekkady

The Periyaar wildlife sanctuary is the most attractive feature of Thekkady. The main  tourists activities are - Leisure cruse in the Periyaar, Kalaripayuttu show , Night patrol in the forest, following an entire night tiger trail along with forest officials.

Visit to nearby tea plantations and spice plantations, Shopping for spices, Jeep trekking which includes visit to vegetable farms and vineyards, elephant rides, a whole day nature  walk across forest and swampy  lands.

Different age groups can go for different visit spots. For e g. The younger age group of a family will be more interested in the tiger trail, trekking and elephant rides, the elder tourists can incline towards cultural shows, plantation visits.

Most Recommended is the Periyaar boat ride can be enjoyed by the entire family.

Never to be missed out is the world famous treatment of Kerala – Ayurveda. Most of the 3 star and above hotels offer Ayurvedic spa which is great source of relaxation.

Thekkady Tour Package-Suggested Itinerary 

Day 1: Arrival at Madurai / Ernakulam – proceeding to Thekkady   and Check-in at the Hotel

Guest are received from Ernakulum Railway Station, Bus Station or Airport by our courteous Cab drivers and transferred to their hotel by the AC/ Non Ac cabs as specified by the guest. The time taken will vary between 2.5 to 4 hours. This distance will familiarize the guests with the natural beauty of Kerala which is present even in the en route town side. For those who want to avoid the long road journey, they have options of getting down at Kumily station which is just 6 kms away from Thekkady. However the limitation is that, there are limited numbers of trains to Kumily from Ahmedsbad, Vadodra or Surat.

                                                                   (Martial arts of Kerala)

As per the train timings, by the time guests arrive at Thekkady , it will be evening in most of the cases. After checking into the hotel and refreshing, the guests can watch the Kalaripayattu (Martial arts of Kerala), show which starts at 6.00 pm till 9.00 pm. Each show is of approx 45 minutes with a background commentary. Experts perform daredevil stunts, captivating you totally!! After this, there is a musical fountainshow nearby. This is for about   30 minutes.

The guest can end day one with a relaxed feeling.

Day 2: Visit to the major sites around Thekkady-Periyar Boat Ride + Jeep Ride + Elephant Ride + Tribal Show

The second day, most of the important sites at Thekkadyis covered. Morning can start with the main attraction - Periyaar Boat ride. This starts from 7.00 am onwards. There is a heavy rush   for tickets. It is better to arrive early. The boat ride is for duration of 90 minutes and is the most exciting part of the Thekkady Trip.

Wildlife of the forest can be spotted from the boat.  After the boat ride is over then take a break and have a hearty buffet breakfast at your hotel. No Kerala Trip is complete without tasting its delicious dishes like – Puttu, Iddiyappam, Vellyaappam.

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Periyar Jungle Jeep Ride

The second all family trip can take the Periyar Jungle Jeep Ride which is quite unforgettable. Hire a jeep for the entire family. Ideal family count would be six, to sit comfortably. For a fixed amount, the jeep will cover almost a 60 to 75 kilometer drive, across some of Thekkady’s most lovely places.

It starts with 2 to 3 hill tops that gives an exquisitely lovely view of Iddukkitown. Some mythological temples like the Kannagi temple can also be viewed from one of the hill tops. The jeep ride then covers, the finer aspects of the Mullaperiyar Dam, including viewing of the flow systems and also the miniature model of the dam along with its architecture. 

After the Dam coverage, the jeep ride will take you for viewing of lush green vegetable farms on the Kerala – Tamil Nadu border. For city dwellers, this would be truly interesting. The last part of the trip is the sprawling vineyards, in which the entire system of grape cultivation is shown and explained. 

Lunch can be had at Thekkady town center where all types of restaurants are available.

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Thekkady Elephant Ride

Once the jeep returns to the Thekkady tourist center starting point, you can take a break and plan for your next trip i.e. the Elephant ride. This 45 minute ride will take you in some selected spots of the arena. Two people can climb on a single elephant. A trained mahout will be with you throughout the 45 minute joy ride.

Thekkady Tribal Dance Show

Thekkady is famous for its tribal culture and songs and their assimilation into modern day society. Wind up the days tiring events by buying tickets for a tribal dance show which starts from 6.00 pm onwards. Each show is about 45 minutes.

Day 3: Visit to the Tea and Spice Plantations –

No trip to Thekkedy would be complete without a visit to the tea and spice plantations. There is also a nature walk trip, which can be undertaken in the early morning especially for members of the family who are health freaks.

After that, we will hire a cab foryou, in which you and your family can visit the famous tea plantations at Vandiperiyaar. This is on the outskirts of Thekkady and while entering Thekkady from Ernakulam side, all the tourists have to pass through this. So in some ways, it is a revisit.

These tea plantations produce famous brands like- AVT, Tata tea, Harrison Malayalam etc. You can also shop for premium grade Tea in specialized shops.

After tea, then cover the spice plantations. Kerala is known for its Cardamom, Pepper and Vanilla.  Also see how to make natural rubber from latex oozing out of rubber trees. In the second half, shop to your heart’s content for organic fresh garden spices. You will find a lot of them at reasonable prices.

End the day with a good dinner at a restaurant of your choice. Lot of budget restaurants serve variety of cusines ranging from – Tandoor to Chinese to continental to Kashmiri and Gujarthi Thalis also. Local delicacies are available at most of the restaurants.

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Day 4: Winding up and checking out

After the complimentary buffet breakfast, you can spend few hours in the morning strolling in Thekkady center, shopping for souvenirs or other household items.The guest will be dropped at the railway station, Bus station or Airport as per their requirement carrying with them all the shopping items and a bagful of unforgettable happy memories.

Inclusions of Thekkedy Tour Package

1.Three night accommodation for in Standard deluxe AC room at hotel

2.Two way Airpor/railway station/Bus Station Transfersby AC Cab

1. Buffet Breakfasts on pre-set menu.
2. Non-Alcoholic Welcome drink on arrival.
3. Two bottles of mineral water in room on day of arrival.
4. Tea/coffee maker in room.

7.One and half hour Periyaar boat ride ( special offer for non-season)

8.All the applicable hotel taxes.

9.Complementary stay for the child below three years

10.Complimentary use of Fitness Centre and Swimming pool.

11.10% discount on Spa treatment.

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Exclusions of the Thekkedy Tour Package

1. Airfare, Rail fare and Bus fare that guests incurs before arrival at Thekkady.
2. All the Lunches and Dinners
3. Entry tickets to Kalaripayattu, Tribal show, jeep ride.
4. Cameras and Video cameras fee at the monument.
5. Guide fees are to be paid by the guests.
6. Laundry services, room services or any other services of personal nature taken from the hotels are to be directly settled at the hotels.
7. The package not applicable on blackout dates.

Accommodation and Meal Plan

The Kerala package comes with 3 nights/4days accommodation in AC standard room with buffet breakfast at the Hotel for allthe  guess

HOTELS IN THE TOUR PACKAGE

Hotel Treetop –

A 3 star hotel inidyllic settings having services like – Multi cuisine restaurant, Water safari ,Ayurvedic spa.

Hotel Holiday Vista –

Holiday Vista – The five star luxury hotel situated in Thekkady – and also an important tourist attraction in Kerala.

Hotel Spice Grove –

Another popular 3 star hotel of Thekkady, with budget rooms  - AC and Non AC. It is requented by Tourists from all over India.

Thekkady Woods

 Forest facinghotel with well-appointed Suite, A/c and Non A/c Deluxe rooms.  Restaurant serving specialtyKuttanadan (a village style which is the heart of  Kerala) village dishes.

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Recommened Restaurants in Thekkedy

Bar-B-Que Restaurant – Special Indian Cuisines. Both, Veg and Non Veg are available.

Spice Garden Restaurant - High end restaurant for Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes. Local Kerala delicacies are also available.

French Restaurant and Bakery – The name is French, but all types of Indian Dishes including Punjabi pure food is available.  European cuisines are also tailor made. A budget  Restaurant.

Thekkady Café – Spicy Indian and Kerala special delicacies. Get a long view of Periyaar River.

Hotel Arya Bhavan - For south Indian food lovers. South Indian meals of all types are available. Blend of Kerala and Tamil Nadu food.It is Locatedat Thekkady Junction itself.

Sree Krishna Marwari Gujarati Hotel - Kumily – For those of our Gujarati Friends who miss home food, there is Guajarati Hotel at Kumily some 6 kilometers  from Thekkady.  All varieties of Guajarati food including Thalis are available here.

Suggested Visit Places from Thekkady

To continue your happy experiences, extend the trip by visiting the following places:

• Alleppy– Backwaters and Boat Ride
• Munnar– Tea Gardens, Chilly weather, Hill Views
• Kumily – Scenic beauty, Cardamoms

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