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Places to Visit in Thekkady

Periyar National Park

Periyar National Park, also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala, southern India. This wildlife sanctuary is home to tigers and a significant elephant population, as well as rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison.

Vandanmedu

Vandanmedu is a village in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala. Vandanmedu is the biggest cardamom plantation in India.

Mangla Devi Temple

The Mangaladevi Temple is a Hindu temple at Bolara in the city of Mangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka, situated about three km southwest of the city centre. The temple is dedicated to Hindu god Shakti in the form of Mangaladevi. The city of Mangalore is named after the presiding deity, Mangaladevi

Kumily

Kumily also spelt as Kumaly is a revenue village and Gram Panchayat in the Idukki district of Kerala. It is a town in Cardamom Hills near Thekkady and Periyar Tiger Reserve. Kumily is a gateway town into Kerala from Tamil Nadu.

Mullaperiyar Dam

Mullaperiyar Dam IPA, is a masonry gravity dam on the Periyar River in the Indian state of Kerala It is located 881 m above mean sea level, on the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats in Thekkady, Idukki District of Kerala, India.

Periyar Lake

Periyar, IPA, is the longest river and the river with the largest discharge potential in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water for several major towns. The Periyar is of utmost significance to the economy of Kerala

Spring Valley Mountain

Better known as Kurisumala among the locals, the Spring Valley Mountain is a hillock overlooking the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The hillock provides excellent opportunity for trekking. The peak of the hillock presents a dazzling view of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Vandiperiyar

Vandiperiyar, IPA, is a spice village in Idukki district, Kerala, India. It is known for tourism, tea and coffee plantations, black pepper and other spice products. A number of tea factories are situated in the town. The Periyar River flows through the city.

Pullumedu

Forty Six kilometres away from Thekkady and very near to the Periyar River lay a beautiful hill station, Pullumedu. Literally, ‘Pullumedu’ means green meadows and when you are here, you will definitely find, how ideal this name is. Yes, Pullumedu is a place filled with green meadows and it looks like a green carpet over the earth.

Properties in Thekkady

Amaana Plantation Resort

Amidst its thrilling frenzy, life has its turmoil and even amidst the chaos, somewhere life has something to offer solace. India, since ancient times, has been the most sought-after destination of travellers across the globe who come to experience diversity at its best; to perceive life’s grandeur. And Kerala is a tiny piece of land that is blessed with the best of nature’s splendour.

Merryweather Resort

A refreshing experience nestled in the heart of the hills, where you can rediscover the joy of being in nature; where your quest for serenity ends. MerryWeather is located over 2,296 feet above sea level. Here, you will experience nature and hospitality at its best as you wake up to the lush green surroundings and the calming silence of the hills.