Location: Thekkady
Top Things to do in Thekkady
What to do and see in Thekkady, Kerala: The Best Nature & Parks
Thekkady (Idukki district) is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India.
Restaurants in Thekkady
1. Abraham's Spice Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 482 reviews
Hello welcome to Abraham's spice garden.The garden was established in 1952 and one of the oldest and biggest garden in periyar.We are providing a guided tour and you can taste and smell the real organic spices .You can also buy farm fresh spices.There are lots of spice gardens in Periyar so make sure that it is Abraham's spice garden.This garden was recommended in lonely planet and routard also. It is shown in the famous documentary by BBC "Around the world in 80 gardens" by Mounty Don.
Reviewed By HridayBikashD - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
The spice garden is managed by Mr Abraham family and is spread over many acres. When we arrived, it was raining heavily. We took out our umbrellas and started the tour. It’s feels like everything is there in the garden and Mr Abraham shares such interesting facts, uses and varieties, medicinal qualities etc that one is amazed at how beautifully such a garden has co-existed. Each and every inch of the garden is planted with something and is a treat to walk around. Highly recommended if anyone is in Thekaddy. Don’t miss out the organic products which can be bought at his home. ????????
2. Green Park Ayurvedic & Spices Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 365 reviews
Green Park Ayurvedic and Spices Plantation offers a chance to sync with nature. We provide a natural and silent atmosphere which enhances fresh breathe and a pleasure mind. Green Park is 100% eco friendly including with farm, honey bee colony, natural fish aquarium, artificial paddy field, suspension bridge, cardamom processing unit, fruit plantation, green house for vegetables, etc.
Reviewed By chhajer74 - Surat, India
Very fantastic n knowledgeable Just spare one hr to know all information about all spices in a simple way that my 10 yr kid understand She also thrilled to run between two tree house Thanks to mr Benny spare so much time n give wonderful knowledge
3. Thekkady Rose Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
The natural,floral and the most amazing place of Thekkady. This is simply not just a garden or amusement park but a world of breath taking charm place to celebrate the smaller moments and share big experiences. Get on the 30+ exhilarating Adventure Rides under the bright sun.Make sure you check out our most thrilling attractions, our rides and land scapes. Your visit should be a non-stop fun.. Thekkady Rose Park - Adventure|Entertainment|Nature
Reviewed By arunerd - Erode, India
The main attraction of the park is games and rides. For 450 rupees we can get combo pack and enjoy all rides. Kids enjoyed rides like Zip line, sky cycle, Burma bridge, bungee trampoline, 20d rider very much. The place is crowded on weekends. Food in cafeteria is ok but not great. Restrooms are not well maintained.
4. Periyar Lake
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,001 reviews
Reviewed By SandeepBinPune - Pune, India
We took a cruise on the lake on a rainy windswept day and managed to sight several bison, deer, egrets and cormorants on well run and life raft equipped passenger ferry boats. Well worth the time and the money. Sitting on the side seats makes photography easier
5. Elephant Junction
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,165 reviews
Reviewed By natashan857 - Mumbai, India
Elephant Safari was way too amazing sitting on the back of elephants and walking through the narrow lanes of coconut trees. Very beautiful experience, love the way how elephant in Kerala understand Malyalam. They only follow voice commands, there is no need of a stick to make them follow discipline. We also experienced elephant bathing where the elephant would gather mouthful of water in his trunk and on the voice command would throw that water on his back where he/she is sitting. it was soo much fun.. We also fed the eleohants with bananas and the elphant would gulp it down his throat. My ???? name was Sita and the one we bathed was Bhadra. Both were very cute.
6. Periyar National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 758 reviews
Reviewed By aadeeshd - Mumbai, India
My wife and I stayed at Thekkady, Idukki from 7th Nov 2018 to 12th Nov 2018. We stayed at The Treetop Resort, which is 500 meters away from Periyar Tiger Reserve entrance. The resort is amazing and you can check my review of The Treetop Resort. Usually people prefer to stay for 1 or 2 days at Thekkady. Thekkady is part of Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey triangle tour. If you plan to directly go to Thekkady, Cochin airport is the closest airport and it takes 5 hours to reach Thekkady. You can book AC cab at airport for INR 5,000. Though the route is scenic and passes through forest, you won’t see any wild life on your way to Thekkady. According to forest guides, the best season to visit Periyar Tiger Reserve is Nov – May. It wasn’t crowded at all during our visit as we visited during Diwali vacation. Following are the various ecotourism activities conducted at Periyar Tiger Reserve (Check pictures for more details). I am not sure if the activities can be booked online. I highly recommend to book the activities in advance, as they have limited slots. Note: • Rates and timing as of Nov 2018. Children below 12 years are not allowed in any trekking activities • No vehicles are allowed inside the park, all the activities are either walking or boating • You’ll spot lot of local guides offering Jeep safaris, but the safaris are on the outskirts and periphery of the forest • Tiger reserve entry fee has to be paid over and above any activity charge • Don’t expect to spot a tiger or leopard during any of the activities. You can see Bisons, Elephants, Sambar, Wild Boar, Black Monkeys, Giant Squirrels etc. Boating. Ecotourism activities - Nature Walk, Green Walk, Jungle Scout, Bamboo Rafting, Border Hiking, Tiger Trail, Bamboo Groove, Pugmark Trail, Jungle Camp, Jungle Inn, Tribal Dance Contact detail: Phone - +914869224571, +918547603066 Ticket Booking - Kerala Forest Tourism Information Centre (Search on Google Maps) Boating ticket/Bus stand/Entrance ticket address - National Park Ticket Office (Search on Google Maps) Boat landing (Most of the activities start at this point, you can buy bus ticket from bus stand) During our stay at Thekkady we did 1) Pugmark trail – You can check my review at https://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g297636-d1751438-r635734253-Periyar_Tiger_Reserve-Thekkady_Idukki_District_Kerala.html 2) Bamboo rafting (full day) – You can check review at https://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g297636-d10532079-r635735843-Bamboo_Rafting_at_Periyar_Wildlife_Sanctuary-Thekkady_Idukki_District_Kerala.html 3) Ayurvedic Massage – Shirodhara at Pranamaya 4) Spice and souvenir shopping at local market Why go to Thekkady/Periyar Tiger Reserve – Relaxation, hike and rafting through dense forest. Don’t go if your sole aim is to spot wild life.
7. Deepa World Spice and Ayurvedic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 124 reviews
Deepa World is the pioneer in the field of spice and ayurvedic farm visit. Our guides will help you experience the feel flavour and aroma of natural herbs. A visit to the tree-house is inevitable and an unforgettable experience. Our outlet provides you with the best quality spices and herbs which are primarily grown in our plantations.
Reviewed By VasudhaK38
Excellent information about all plants their medicine use by guide Laxmi. She is very informative and spice garden is superb. In store we got all verity of spices and Ayurvedic medicines of best quality. Owner and staff are very cooperative. And was amezing experiance
8. Gavi Forest
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By 558madank - Munnar, India
Gavi is part of periyar tiger Reserve. And this is a full day trip, which has boating, waterfall, cardamom plantation, sabarimala view, museum. Forest provides the breakfast and lunch. It's a beautiful place to explore.
9. Mullaperiyar Dam
10. Periyar Tiger Reserve forest
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Shanmugam147 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
we, a group of 10 people, joined this trip to see nature closer. we were given food, protective socks to prevent leeches and water. we were briefed a bit and we took off, first was the walk through the forest with 4 guides and 1 armed ranger. they were extremely knowledgeable and very familiar with the forest. they were friendly and helpful. bamboo rafting was exciting as the lake was huge. we saw many wild animals and we had a lifetime experience with a startled elephant which was on the shore while we were on the raft. the forest is preserved and protected by the government and tourists are allowed with a reasonable fee. the trek was not too deep. we were grateful to Arumugam, Theivam, Pandiyan, Joseph and armed ranger Ganesh whom were prepared to risk their life to save ours. foreign tourists must go to experience tropical forest with its wild life. will certainly recommend to everyone. thank you guys.!!!!!!
