Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
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Kumily
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: Village
Kumily is a small town located near Thekkady and Periyar in the Cardamom Hills, in the district of Idukki in Kerala. Other than being a major tourist destination, it is also a major spice-trading centre. Kumily is a town that remains busy throughout the year as devotees come here from the months...
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
The most important attraction in Thekkady is the Periyar National Park, which is located in the banks of artificial Lake of Periyar. The National Park is covered with green grasslands and dense forest covers. The wildlife present here include Indian tigers, elephants, lion tailed macaques, gaurs,...
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Periyar Lake
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: Lake
Located near the Periyar national reserve and park is the lake of Periyar, which is suitable for boating for the travellers. It takes around 2 hours for travellers to explore the region on a boat. Views of elephants bathing on the lakeside are very common here.
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Kadathanadan Kalari Centre
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: Other
- Entry: Paid
Kadathanadan Kalari Centre is a major Kalari fight centre located in Thekkady where this martial arts form is practised in a designed gallery. The gallery is built keeping in mind the safety of the viewers. The complete name of the art practised here is Kalaripayattu, which is more of a...
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Vandanmedu
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: Village
Vandanmedu is popularly known as the world’s largest cardamom auction centre because of its several plantations that are scattered all over the region. Vandanmedu is a very peaceful location where guided tours to these plantations are available.
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Murikkady
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: Village
Murikkady is a picnic spot that is located in proximity to the Periyar Tiger Reserve, which is about 5 km from Thekkady. Murikkady is popular for its rich and varied plantations of pepper, coffee and cardamom spice plantations.
Timing: Morning to Evening
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Vandiperiyar
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: Village
The large town of Vandiperiyar is located 18 km from the Thekkady, on the banks of River Periyar. There are few tea factories and Government agricultural farms located here, which makes it one of the major agricultural hubs of Kerala. Rivers in the town makes activities like boating and fishing...
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Chellarkovil
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: Village
The small village of Chellarkovil is popular for its waterfalls, green plains and Cumbum coconut grooves.
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Periyar Tiger trail
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: National Park
- Entry: Paid
The Periyar Tiger Trail is located within the lush forests and is popular for its adventure safaris. Some of the wild animals found here include giant squirrel, nilgiri langur, monkeys and elephants. Travellers come here to enjoy sports like trekking, hiking and camping that are provided by the...
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Pandikuzhi
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: Village
10 km from the region of Idukki that is near to the Tamil Nadu state border lies the small town of Pandikuzhi. The region is covered by wild brooks and with greenery, which is popular for picnicking and trekking.
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Pullumedu
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: Village
Located at a distance of 43 km from Thekkady and 26 km from Periyar is Pullumedu. Pullumedu is popular for its gardens, wildlife and different varieties of flowers found here. Views of Shri Ayappa Temple and the Makara Jyothi are visible from this place. Travellers or visitors require special...
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Ramakalmedu
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: Village
Located 16 km from Nedumkandom is the silent town of Ramakalmedu. Located alongside the Thekkady-Munnar road, Ramakalmedu lies in the mountain region on the border of Tamil Nadu. Other attractions located near to the region of Ramakalmedu include Turtle rock, Frog rock and twin statue by the name...
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Mangladevi Temple
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 13Places to Visit in Thekkady(Periyar)
- Type: Temple
Located on top of a wooden hill is the Mangla Devi Temple, which is about 15 km from the region of Thekkady. This temple is popular among the locals and travellers for its ancient Pandian type architecture. The location of this temple is unique, is located at an altitude of 1337 m on the...
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