A
great way to spend time in Thekkady is by going on Thekkady sight seeing
tours. It is a great way to explore the popular tourist attractions in
this place. This section that is named "Thekkady tours" will
tell you more about the various tourist attractions of Thekkady and give
you an idea of your tour to Thekkady. Chellarkovil
Chellarkovil is a small village that is famous for its splendid panoramic views like lush landscapes and gurgling waterfalls. The village is also well known for its vast coconut groves.
Kumily
Located just outside the Periyar sanctuary, Kumily is a famous plantation town. This lovely town has extensive plantations of various Indian spices.
Kurisumala
Located on a high altitude, this beautiful place offers lot of opportunities for trekking, mountain climbing and other kinds of adventure sports. It also offers a bird's eye view of the Periyar sanctuary and Kumily.
Mangala Devi Temple
Located at a height of 1337 meters above sea level in the dense thickets, is the beautiful Mangala Devi Temple. This temple is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. This temple allows visitors only on the day of Chitra Pournami festival.
Pandikuzhi
This popular picnic spot is nestled between Tamil Nadu and Chellarkovil. One can try their hand at trekking and mountain climbing over here. The picturesque location also provides the perfect getaway for an avid photographer.
Pullumedu
Located along the Periyar River, this beautiful hill town is a delightful place to spend your vacations. This lovely place offers a splendid view of diverse flora and fauna. The place is accessible only by a jeep. One can also see the famous Sri Ayyappa Temple and the Sabarimala hill from here.
Ramakalmedu
The place is marked by lush green hills and enchanting mist. This place offers a great view of nearby villages and the fresh mountain air works wonders for your health.
Vandanmedu
Vandanmedu is famous for its extensive cardamom plantations and is the world's largest auction center for cardamom. One should take a walk through these lovely plantations to get that heady feeling.
Vandiperiyar
This town is famous for its pepper, coffee and tea plantations. The mighty Periyar River flows right through the center of this town thus providing natural irrigation. Vandiperiyar is a major trade center and also has many factories. The place also has widespread nurseries of roses, orchids and other exotic flowering plants.
