Tourist spots in Thekkadi
Thekkady is heaven
for wildlife as well as for nature lovers and is usually combined with Munnar
for a Thekkady Package which is popular among guests visiting Kerala. Its cool
climate, scenic vistas, lush greenery and the exotic wildlife sanctuary attracts
tourists from the nook and corner of the world. More of all the wonderful
destinations and the blissful ambiance of Thekkady have truly made it the most
favored holidaying destination in Kerala, India.
Thekkady brings the live images of elephants
pack walking along the pristine lakes and rivers in Periyar wild life sanctuary
and boating in the lake, spice gardens surrounded by aromatic air, chains of
lush green hills, lovely waterfalls and the call of the nature giving a
soothing experience & revitalizing your soul. Thekkady is the perfect place
to see the wildlife animals from the very close point from the safety of the
boat cruise over the scenic Periyar Lake. The major attraction of Thekkady is
the herds of elephants that walk along the edge of the Lake sprinkling water
all over.
The first and foremost activity of a tourist in
Thekkady is Boating in the Lake. One can see the wild animals along the gringe
of the lake foraging, bathing, drinking and resting. It would be a greater fun
if one is lucky enough to see the elephants playing with their babies in the
lake. KTDC and Forest Departments are operating the Boat Service. Daily 5 Trips
and each trips of Two Hours.
- Visit to Chellarkovil Water Falls
Chellarkovil Waterfalls are 15 km north to
Thekkady and Kumili at Anakkara panchayath. The Kerala State Forest Department
has implemented community based ecotourism activities like valley view from
wooden watchtower; border trekking, spice and ayurvedic garden visits.The
cascading waterfalls are feast for the eyes. The village slopes down to the
farms in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.Chellarkovil is the perfect place for trekking and for other adventure activities.
The Kalvari Mount mountain provides beautiful
views of the Idukki Reservoir as well as the two prominent tribal villages of
the region, namely Kamakshy and Mariyapuram. Elephants can also be seen roaming
in the forests, near the foothill.The Malankara Dam, Idukki Hydroelectric
Project and Nadukani and numerous tea gardens are present in its vicinity and
this mount is on the way to Kattappana.
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