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Thekkady an enthralling plantation town, hill station and wildlife centre is situated in central Kerala. Previously it was a significant spice trading centre that fascinated European merchants for its peeper, cardamom, cinnamon, tea and coffee. Thekkady in Kerala State with India ’s biggest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India . The 120 years old 'Surki' dam built across the Peryiar is a foremost tourist attraction. This sanctuary is spread over an area of 777 Sq. Kms, bounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25 Sq. Kms. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the preeminent places for screening wild animals.
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The country's exclusive Tiger reserve, Thekkady, with its copious riches of tropical flora and fauna is the vital reservoir of many a rare variety species and of prosperous tribal ethnicity. Thekkady is an amusing paradise on ground for those who adore nature in its feral expressions. The best time to visit is during the months of March, April and May. Thekkady offers services for Trekking, elephant riding and boating. Boating through the serene Lake provides an extraordinary occasion to watch untamed animals at close quarters.
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Periyar tiger Reserve, Thekkady, is an example of nature’s bounty, with great scenic charm, rich bio diversity and providing veritable visitor satisfaction. Sprawled over an area of 777 Sq .km., Periyar is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India.
Zealously guarded and efficiently managed reserve is a repository of rare, endemic and endangered flora and fauna and forms the major watershed of two important rivers of Kerala, the Periyar and Pamba
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Situated at a distance of 4km from the Thekkady, it is a small plantation town and is an accepted shopping hub and a chief spice trade centre.
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Constructed in the conventional Kerala style of design, this prehistoric temple is located just 15 km from Thekkady. Tourists are only allowed to visit the temple on the Chithra Pournami Festival.
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The town is trendy for its spices. The picturesque views of the plantation make it an essential tourist’s attraction near Thekkady. There are regular bus services from the major towns and cities in kerala to Thekkady.
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Flora and fauna that never cease to surprise. That is Thekkady for you. And introducing you to the mystery and adventure of the jungle is Lake Palace. |
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The locals here speak Malayalam and Tamil and English. The easy route to reach Munnar is from Ernakulam which is about 135km and about 4 hours drive. The Aluva-Munnar road extends through Perumbavoor, Adimali. |
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The locals here speak Malayalam and Tamil and English. The easy route to reach Munnar is from Ernakulam which is about 135km and about 4 hours drive. The Aluva-Munnar road extends through Perumbavoor, Adimali. |
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The locals here speak Malayalam and Tamil and English. The easy route to reach Munnar is from Ernakulam which is about 135km and about 4 hours drive. The Aluva-Munnar road extends through Perumbavoor, Adimali. |
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Hotel S.N International is located in the heart of Thekkady, Kumily, on the K.K Road and within minutes from the business area and the bus station. |
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