Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

One of the major attractions in Thekkady is this fantastic sanctuary, which is also a tiger reserve, that is spread across an area of 777 sq. km, around the man-made lake of Thekkady. The sanctuary is also home to the endangered lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, elephant, sambar, gaur, deer, Indian bison and bear.

Periyar Lake

This placid lake is located near the Periyar national reserve. Tourists can go for boating and enjoy the serene surroundings. If you are lucky you may even get a chance to see herds of elephants bathing on the lakeside.

Vandanmedu

This town is very popular as an auction center for cardamom spice. The whole town is filled with plantations of cardamom. The aroma of cardamom in the air of this town is exhilarating. Guided tours are available for those who are interested in learning about cardamom cultivation in detail.

Chellarkovil

Famous for gushing waterfalls and panoramic valleys, this is a must-visit place for every nature lover. There are several small mountain brooks in this place and the overall natural beauty is enticing. It is very near to Cumbum, which is famous for lush coconut groves. Tourists can enjoy the view of those beautiful imposing coconut groves from here.

Kadathanadan Kalari Centre

Well known for martial arts, Kalaripayattu, this center is a place where you can get a firsthand experience of the renowned art. A sport which is unique to Kerala and well designed for self-defence, Kalari is popular in the world of martial arts.

Murikkady

Very famous for breathtaking views of scenic spice plantations, Murikkady is situated at a distance of around 5 km from Thekkady. Beautiful with misty mountains, lush green valleys, cardamom, tea and pepper plantations, this is a picture prefect picnic spot.