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Thekkady

Spice & Wildlife Country

Best Time October – June
Suggested 2 – 3 nights
Places 6 Spots

Why Visit Thekkady?

Thekkady is the spice capital of Kerala, where cardamom, pepper, cinnamon and cloves perfume the mountain air. The Periyar Tiger Reserve is one of India's finest wildlife sanctuaries — boat safaris on Periyar Lake offer close encounters with elephants, sambar deer and exotic birdlife.

Must-Visit Places in Thekkady

Hand-picked highlights from our travel experts — every spot has been visited and verified by our team.

Periyar Tiger Reserve
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Periyar Tiger Reserve

Boat safari on Periyar Lake spotting elephants, sambar, macaques and over 300 bird species.

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Spice Plantation Walk
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Spice Plantation Walk

Guided walks through cardamom, pepper, clove and cinnamon estates — breathe in living spice.

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Periyar Lake
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Periyar Lake

A shimmering artificial lake in the heart of the wildlife sanctuary, surrounded by forested hills.

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Mangaladevi Temple
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Mangaladevi Temple

A hilltop temple at 1,337m on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, accessible only during festival.

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Chellarkovil Viewpoint
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Chellarkovil Viewpoint

A stunning hilltop viewpoint overlooking the Tamil Nadu plains — a dramatic natural balcony.

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Murikkady Cardamom Estate
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Murikkady Cardamom Estate

Walk through lush cardamom groves 14km from Thekkady and taste the freshest spices of Kerala.

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