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Thekkady (Periyar)
Tiger Reserve, Spice Gardens & Lake Cruises
Add Thekkady (Periyar) to my tripRecommended
3 days
Best time
October – June
Entry fee
₹300
Food / day
₹450
About
The Periyar Tiger Reserve is one of India's finest wildlife sanctuaries. Boat rides on Periyar Lake offer chances to spot elephants, gaur, sambar, and birds along the shore. The surrounding spice and tea estates of Cardamom Hills are magical.
Must-see highlights
Periyar Lake bamboo rafting
Elephant sighting at lake shore
Tiger Trail jungle walk (3 nights)
Cardamom plantation guided walk
Pepper plantation
Kumily spice market
Kalaripayattu martial arts show
Murikkady spice gardens
Chellarkovil waterfalls
Mangaladevi Temple (permit required)
Border Hiking Trail
Boating at Periyar Lake
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Kottayam 115km · Madurai Airport 140km
Nearby attractions
Periyar Lake boat safariSpice plantation toursBamboo raftingElephant junctionCardamom Hills trekMangaladevi Temple
How to get here
Kochi → Thekkady
bus · 4.5h
₹250
approx.
Alleppey → Thekkady
cab · 3h
₹2,200
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
October – June
Nearest Transport
Kottayam115 km
Madurai Airport140 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹7,000/night
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