9 Important Tourist Places to Visit in Thekkady

Thekkady is a place in Kerala which is crammed with tropical forests, plant and animal life, sanctuary, dam, temple, tea plantation, and much more that will surely grab the attention of the tourists. If you are making a list of places to visit in Kerala, then keep Thekkady in the top of your list. This is a favourite place for the adventure lovers because you can find many exhilarating activities here.

Let’s check 9 important tourist places to visit in Thekkady that every traveller should visit.

1. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: This is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India. Home to elephants, tigers, leopards, bison, sambar deer, boars and many more endangered species of wildlife, the sanctuary is sure to make your visit very memorable. The entry ticket is Rs. 25 for the Indians and Rs. 300 for foreigners.
2. Murikkady: Murikkady is the spice capital of Thekkady and it is situated near about 5 km away from Thekkady. Though this place is famous for spices, still it is also known for coffee and cardamom gardening. This place cultivates more than twelve varieties of spices including clove, ginger, turmeric, vanilla and tea.
3. Kadathanadan Kalari Centre: Kadathanadan Kalari Centre is a major Kalari fight centre located in Thekkady. Kadathanadan Kalari Centre is the place where you can get a first-hand experience of the renowned art. The complete name of the art practised here is Kalaripayattu, which is more of a traditional martial arts form of self-defence. There is a gallery for the visitors from where you can watch this art form. The gallery is built keeping in mind the safety of the viewers. The entry fee is Rs. 200/- per person.
4. Periyar lake: This is another famous tourist spot which is located near Periyar National Reserves. Here, you can go for boating and can get a chance to explore this place in a better way. If you are lucky enough, then you can see herds of elephants bathing on the lakeside. The cost for boating is Rs.150 from KTDC.
5. Mangla Devi temple: This temple is located 15 km away from Thekkady. This temple is popular among the locals and travellers for its ancient Pandian type architecture. This temple is one of the oldest temples of the region as it is said to be 2000 years old dedicated to Kannagi or Mangaladevi. Prayers are conducted only once in a year on a full moon day in between the month of April and May. This is an ideal place for the tourists who are looking for a tranquil place with pristine ambience.
6. Kumily: This is a small village which is located just 4 km away from Thekkady. This place is far away from the bustling crowd of the city. Kumily is extremely popular among the tourists for spice and tea plantations.
7. Chellarkovil: This quaint village in Thekkady has started gaining popularity among the tourists because of its unparalleled natural beauty and serenity. This place is thronged with the waterfalls, green plains and coconut groves. The glistening light of the sun reflected on the gushing waterfalls is something that will make you crazy for this place.
8. Pandikuzhi: This place is situated 10 km away from the region of Idukki which is near to the Tamil Nadu state border. This place is crammed with beautiful picturesque, exotic flora, and fauna. This is a delightful spot for trekking and picnicking.
9. Ramakkalmedu: The silent town of Ramakkalmedu is located 16 km away from Nedumkandam. Located alongside the Thekkady-Munnar road, Ramakkalmedu lies in the mountain region on the border of Tamil Nadu. Some popular attractions in the region of Ramakkalmedu are Turtle rock, Frog rock and twin statue by the name of Kuravan and Kurathi.   

The above, we mentioned some of the popular and applauded places to visit in Thekkady. When you are looking for the best Kerala tour packages from your tour operator, tell them to include the name of Thekkady in the list of places to visit in Kerala.