Places to Visit in Thekkady

Top attractions and must-see spots in Thekkady

  • Chellarkovil Viewpoint

    A hilltop viewpoint near the Tamil Nadu border with sweeping views and a waterfall.

  • Connemara Tea Factory

    An operating tea factory near Thekkady offering short guided tours of tea processing.

  • Elephant Junction

    An eco-tourism center offering guided elephant rides, feeding, and bathing experiences near Kumily.

  • Kadathanadan Kalari Centre

    A martial arts venue showcasing Kalaripayattu, Kerala''s traditional form of self-defense.

  • Kumily

    The gateway town to Periyar Tiger Reserve, known for spice markets and plantation tours.

  • Mangaladevi Temple

    A thousand year old forest temple inside the reserve, open only on Chitra Pournami.

  • Mullaperiyar Dam

    A colonial era dam that created Periyar Lake, valued for its views of the Western Ghats.

  • Murikkady

    A viewpoint and plantation area known for cardamom, tea, and pepper cultivation near Thekkady.

  • Parunthumpara

    A quiet rock hill viewpoint near Thekkady named for its eagle shaped silhouette.

  • Periyar Lake

    An artificial lake inside Periyar Tiger Reserve, known for boat safaris and elephant sightings.

  • Periyar Tiger Reserve

    India''s premier tiger reserve, home to elephants, tigers, and dense evergreen forest around Periyar Lake.

  • Pullumedu

    A remote hill station near Periyar Tiger Reserve, reachable only with forest department permission.

  • Thekkady Spice and Ayurvedic Garden

    A working spice garden offering guided tours through cardamom, pepper, and medicinal plant beds.

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