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Thekkady
About Thekkady
Thekkady, one of the most popular hill stations and vacation spots in South India, is a place that is visited by many international and domestic tourists. Strategically located on the border of two important states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Thekkady is easily accessible from all the important cities of both these states. Periyar National Park or the Wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady is a huge crowd-puller. This sanctuary is situated deep within the thick forest cover and is the abode for many animals like Niligiri Langurs, tigers, lions, sambars, gaur, Macaques with lion tails. It was during the year 1978 that the State Government announced this place as a Tiger Reserve. This Periyar Sanctuary stretches across 777sq.km and has wonderful man-made lake that is made possible by the Mullaiperiyar Dam. Large numbers of elephants that come to this lake prove to be quite a sight for the tourists who visit this sanctuary. Thekkady that is located in the Idukki district of Kerala is world famous for its exotic home-grown spices like clove, cardamom, pepper and cinnamon.
Geographical location
Thekkady is located in the district of Idukki in the south Indian state of Kerala. It also covers the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is inclined 9.53 degrees towards North and 77.20 degrees towards East. It is easily accessible from the main airports and railway stations in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
How to reach and local modes of transport
Air – Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu, located at a distance of 136km, is the nearest airport to Thekkady.
Rail – Kottayam railway station in Kerala, at a distance of 114km, is the nearest railway station to Thekkady.
Road – There are lots of buses run by Kerala and Tamil Nadu State Transport Department from important places like Madurai, Coimbatore,
Kottayam, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram to Thekkady.
Local transport – Local buses and hired private cabs are good options for tourists who want to go around Thekkady.
Tourist Attractions and Things to do
Murikkady, a place that houses huge spice plantations at a distance of about 5km from Thekkady, serves as a huge tourist attraction. Chellar Kovil on the way to Thekkady is a scenic place that is complete with abundant natural beauty like waterfalls and mountains. Anakkara is another great sanctuary near Thekkady. Situated at a height of about 1337 feet above sea level, Mangala Devi Temple is visited by many pilgrims who come to Thekkady as the temple is just about 15km from this place. Boating in the lake to reach the Periyar sanctuary, wildlife safaris in the reserve and trekking are some activities that tourists can do here.
Where to eat and local cuisine
Spice Garden Restaurant, Kunjar Restaurant, Bar-B-Que and Hotel Arya Bhavan are some of the famous restaurants in Thekkady. Traditional and authentic Kerala cuisine is the speciality of the restaurants here. Fish curry is a must-try here. Sweets like ada pradhaman and Chakka pradhaman are the local desserts here.
Where to stay
Spice Village, Shalimar Spice Garden, Carmelia Haven and Holiday Vista are the 5-star hotels available in Thekkady for guests. Niraamaya Retreats Cardamom Club, Green Berg Restaurant and Club Mahindra Resort are some of the 3-star hotels. There are lots of budget hotels too in Thekkady like Dream Land, Green Court Cottage, Elan Hill Resort and Rays Inn.
STD, PIN code and Emergency Contact Numbers in Thekkady
The STD and PIN codes of Thekkady are 04869 and 685536 respectively. The Police Station at Idukki can be reached at 04869 2235229. Other helpline contact numbers are 0471 3243000.
Banks, Hospitals and Tourist Office
Banks – There are no banks in Thekkady. Tourists have to come to Idukki or Kottayam as they are the nearest location for their banking needs.
Hospitals
1 - Karuna Hospital,
No.17, Muttom Idukki – 685587
Ph: 04863 255466
2 - Morning Star Medical Centre,
Nazareth Hill, Adimaly Idukki – 685561
Ph: 04863 2422144
Tourist Office
Tourism Department,
District Tourist Information Centre, Thekkady
Ph: 04869 222620