Thekkady Honeymoon Packages

Thekkady Honeymoon Packages

Thekkady, India's largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India. The 120 years old 'Surki' dam built across Peryiar, Poorna in Vedic parlance, is a major tourist attraction. This sanctuary is spread over an area of 777 Sq.Kms, surrounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25 Sq.Kms. The Country's sole Tiger reserve, Thekkady, with its bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna is the ultimate reservoir of many an endangered species and a rich tribal culture. Thekkady is a pleasant heaven on earth for those who love nature in its wild manifestations.

Periyar National Park provides a lot of opportunities for exploration, nature rambling, and wildlife viewing. Some of the species that inhabit the area are elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur or Indian bison, langurs, and macaques. Thekkady is close to the Western Ghats, and thus there are many picturesque areas around it which can be visited directly for basking in the beauty of the hills. It also provides great opportunities for treks and hikes through its many misty hills. The Periyar river flows through the park, and the Mullaperiyar Dam creates a reservoir on one end of it. This area, thus also provides excellent panoramic views of the river as well as of the tank.

Day 01: Cochin - Thekkady

Arrival at Cochin Airport/ Railway Station (assistance on arrival) and drive to Thekkady (191 km), on arrival check into Hotel and relax for the rest of the day. Overnight stay at the hotel will be arranged.

Day 02: Thekkady Sightseeing

After breakfast proceeds for the sightseeing tour of Thekkady - one of the world's most fascinating wild life reserves. The Periyar wild life sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick ever green forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wild life and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Optional activities like Boating at Periyar Lake, Spice Plantation visit, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking and Elephant Ride can be done at an extra cost. Overnight stay is arranged in Thekkady.

Day 03: Thekkady - Cochin

Enjoy the morning breakfast at the hotel. Later we transfer you to Cochin Airport/ Railway station to proceed for yours onwards journey or way back home with sweet memories.

TOUR ENDS

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra

• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

The nearest airport is Madurai Airport (Airport Code: IXM) in Tamil Nadu, situated 140 km east of Thekkady (approximately 3.5 hours drive via Theni and the scenic Kumily Ghat Road). Cochin International Airport (Airport Code: COK) is located 160 km northwest (about 4.5 hours drive via Kanjirappally, Mundakayam, and Peermade along NH-183). Both airports offer frequent non-stop flights to New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and major Middle Eastern hubs.

By Train:

The closest major railway stations serving Thekkady are:

• Kottayam Railway Station (Station Code: KTYM - 110 km / 3 hours): The primary railhead on the Kerala side, well-connected to Delhi (Kerala Express), Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
• Theni Railway Station (Station Code: TENI - 65 km / 2 hours): Convenient railhead on the Tamil Nadu side.
• Changanassery Railway Station (Station Code: CGY - 115 km / 3.5 hours): Alternate stop along the Ernakulam-Kottayam rail line.
• Prepaid taxis and auto-rickshaws operate from all railway stations directly to Thekkady and Kumily hotels.

By Road:

Thekkady is situated along National Highway 183 (NH-183 / Kollam-Theni Road) and State Highway 19 (SH-19):

• From Kottayam (~110 km / 3 hours): Scenic drive climbing through rubber estates, pine forests, and tea hills via Mundakayam and Peermade.
• From Munnar (~90 km / 3 hours): Beautiful mountain highway passing through Anakkara, Vandanmedu, and cardamom plantations.
• From Alleppey (~135 km / 4 hours): Drive via Changanassery and Kanjirappally.
• From Kochi (~160 km / 4.5 hours): High-speed highway drive along NH-183.
• From Madurai (~140 km / 3.5 hours): Smooth drive through Theni and Bodi foothills.
• State Buses: KSRTC and TNSTC operate frequent daily Super Fast and deluxe bus services from Kochi, Kottayam, Trivandrum, Munnar, and Madurai directly to Kumily Central Bus Stand.

Thekkady offers a rich assortment of wildlife reserves, lake boat safaris, fragrant spice gardens, cultural martial art theatres, and jungle rafting expeditions:

1. Periyar Lake Wildlife Boat Safari (Elephant & Bison Sightings)

The most iconic experience in Thekkady, the 90-minute boat cruise across Periyar Lake navigates through submerged ancient tree trunks where wildlife gathers. Travelers frequently spot herds of wild elephants bathing with their calves, Indian gaur, sambar deer, otters, and Malabar grey hornbills along the water's edge in their natural habitat.

Periyar Lake — Iconic 90-Minute Wildlife Boat Cruise Observing Elephants and Bisons in Thekkady

2. Periyar National Park & Tiger Reserve (925 sq km Sanctuary)

Declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978 under Project Tiger, Periyar National Park is home to an estimated 40 Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, Asian elephants, endangered Lion-tailed macaques, and over 320 bird species. Eco-tourism programs include guided Jungle Scout night patrols, border hiking, and tiger trail expeditions led by rehabilitated local tribal guides.

Periyar Tiger Reserve — 925 Sq Km of Protected Western Ghats Evergreen Rain Forests and Flora

3. Kumily Aromatic Spice Plantations (Cardamom, Pepper & Clove Gardens)

Kumily is surrounded by lush, organic spice estates where guided walking tours introduce visitors to the cultivation and harvesting of India's most prized spices: green cardamom vines clinging to tree bases, climbing black pepper vines, fragrant cinnamon trees, clove buds, nutmeg, vanilla beans, and allspice.

Kumily Spice Gardens — Guided Walking Tours Through Aromatic Cardamom, Pepper, and Clove Plantations

4. Kadathanadan Kalari Centre (Ancient Kalaripayattu Martial Arts)

Located in the heart of Thekkady, the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre presents nightly demonstrations of Kalaripayattu, regarded as the oldest fighting system in the world. In a specially designed gallery, master practitioners execute acrobatic leaps, sword and shield combats, flexible steel blade (*Urumi*) maneuvers, and fire stunts.

Kadathanadan Kalari Centre — Dynamic 3,000-Year-Old Kalaripayattu Martial Arts Performances

5. Gavi Pristine Rainforest & Bamboo Rafting Eco-Expedition (40 km)

A pristine wilderness managed by Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC), Gavi is located 40 km south of Thekkady. A day trip to Gavi includes deep jungle 4x4 safaris, guided trekking through untouched evergreen rainforests, peaceful bamboo rafting on the Gavi reservoir, and visits to cardamom curing factories.

Gavi — Untouched High-Altitude Evergreen Rainforest and Bamboo Rafting Reserve Near Thekkady

6. Periyar Bamboo Rafting & Guided Day Jungle Trekking

A premier adventure program in Periyar, full-day bamboo rafting combines a 10 km guided forest trek through prime tiger and elephant habitats with a 3-hour peaceful rafting trip across the deep remote reaches of Periyar Lake.

7. Chellarkovil Viewpoint & Cascading Waterfalls (15 km)

Perched on the edge of the Western Ghats ridge 15 km from Thekkady, Chellarkovil offers breathtaking panoramic views of the cascading waterfalls dropping hundreds of feet down into the lush agricultural plains of Theni in Tamil Nadu.

8. Mangala Devi 2,000-Year-Old Pandyan Temple (14 km)

Hidden deep inside the dense forests of Periyar Tiger Reserve at an altitude of 1,337 meters, this ancient granite temple dedicated to Kannagi (heroine of the Tamil epic *Silappadikaram*) was built in the Pandyan style and opens to pilgrims once a year during the Chitra Pournami festival.

9. Mudra Cultural Centre & Traditional Kathakali Dance Theatre

Every evening, the Mudra Centre hosts captivating performances of Kathakali, Kerala's classical dance-drama. Visitors can arrive early to observe the meticulous 90-minute process of applying natural mineral face makeup and elaborate crown headgear.