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Thekkady is a famous wildlife center and a hill station located in central Kerala. The town is an important plantation center and is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India which gives immense opportunities for treks and mountain walks. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the famous sanctuaries of India of variety of animals. You can get the exotic smell of various spices as you stroll around.
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Prime Attractions
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a paradise for nature lovers. Also known as Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, this sanctuary is one of the best places to watch animals in their natural habitats and so attracts multitude of tourists and nature lovers every year from several parts of the country. There is a scenic lake at the heart of the sanctuary which serves as the reservoir of water for the local wildlife. Periyar sanctuary is located 137 km from Madurai and spreads over 777 Sq.Km of the Cardamom Hills of Western Ghats. The variety of species include elephant, tiger, sambhar, gaur, spotted deer, mongoose, bison and over 260 species of birds including Nilgiri wood pigeons, blue-winged parakeets, flycatchers and many more. Wild Elephant herds come to the lake to frolic in the water.
Pullumedu (43 km from Thekkady, 26 km from Periyar)
Special permission to visit Pullumedu has to be obtained from the Wildlife Preservation Officer, Thekkady. A journey to this town along the Periyar River, offers a dazzling view of the undulating hills wrapped in lush greenery. You will find rare flora and fauna over there. The famous Sree Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala and the Makara Joythi illuminations at the shrine are visible from here.
Mangala Devi Temple (15 km from Thekkady)
This ancient shrine is concealed in the thick woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above sea level. Built in the traditional Kerala Style of Architecture the temple attracts many visitors and devotees. Visitors are allowed here only on the Chithra Pournami festival day.
Kumily (4 km from Thekkady)
This plantation town, situated on the outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary, is an important shopping center and spice trade center.
Pandikuzhi (5 km from Kumily)
Snuggled between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu State border Pandikuzhi is a popular picnic spot called Pandikuzhi. The locale offers opportunities for trekking.
Munnar
Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala is one of the most popular hill stations of India known as Munnar. Munnar was the summer resort of the erstwhile British government in south India. It lies at around 1600 m above sea level. The picturesque city has sprawling tea plantations and is blessed with a rare species called Neelakurinji which blossoms once in every twelve years. Last time it bloomed was in 2006. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India – Anamudi.
How to get there
By Air: The nearby airports are at Madurai and Kochi.
By Rail: Teni, Kottayam, Madurai and Changanaserry are the convenient railheads from Thekkady.
By Road: There are frequent buses from Kumily (4 km) to various tourist centers.
