K E R A L A T O U R --» T H E K K A D Y Location
: Located in Thekkady,south east of Trivandrum(186 kms). Area :
12.06 sq. kms. Population : Approx. 17612.
Tourist
Spot » From Ooty Thekkady(Bus Stand) -
All the below are located between 5 to 20 kms
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Periyar Lake. Kumily. Nature and Bird Watching Treks.
How to reach Thekkady
? : Roadway :
The Kerala State Road Transportation Corporation (KSRTC) run their buses to Kumily, which is about 5 kms from Thekkady. Mant private operators also provide the service to Kumily. : Railway :
The nearest railhead to Thekkady is at Kottayam, some 110 kms away from the place : Airway :
The nearest airport and about 140 kms from Thekkad,.Madhurai (140 km), Kochi(180 km).
History of Thekkady
Thekkady is located in the Iddukki district of South Indian state, Kerala. Thekkady is situated towards the lower end of the state and close to the borders of the adjacent state, Tamil Nadu. The place is about 60 kms from the central Idukki and exists as a wonderful tourist place featuring hill stations, plantations and wildlife sanctuaries.
Thekkady with its panoramic views of nature, is a popular tourist destination in the state of Kerala. The landscape is dominated by the wildlife sanctuary, low lying hills and plantation lands. The nature has a good hold on the lands in Thekkady. The wildlife sanctuary that lies sprawling here is one of the largest in India. The boat safari on the Periyar lake exposes one to the realms of natures and provides a chance to spot the wildlife in its natural habitat. For a clean and green place there is Thekkady.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
