Thekkady Tour Package

Thekkady Tour Package

You want to plan an escape from your chaotic city life, embark on Thekkady tour package . A land of abundant wildlife, lush hills, clean air and vast spice plantations, Thekkady is the perfect place for all nature enthusiasts and love birds. With our tour packages, go on an elephant safari in Periyar Tiger Reserve to get a closer look at tortoises, king cobras, leopards, tigers, Malabar giant squirrels and sambar deer.

Alleppey, called Alappuzha lies on the edge of the great Ashtamudi Lake. With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast labyrinth of lakes, lagoons and several freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. This tour covers Kovalam beaches along with greeneries at Munnar and Thekkady. After overnight stay in the houseboat at Alleppey, a visit to the state capital and the famous beaches at Kovalam gives a complete picture of southern Kerala.

Day 1 Arrival in Cochin

On arrival Cochin Airport, Welcome by our representative and get transfer to the hotel. Check in into the hotel. Later proceed for local sightseeing of Cochin which includes Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Cochin, Kochi is located along the Arabian Sea, on the south-west coast of India. Kochi is one of the seven taluks of Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala. Straddled by the backwaters, it is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the west and urbanised region in the east. The major part of the city lies at sea level along the coastline of around 48 km. Spread over an area of 94.88 sq km, Kochi is the second largest city of Kerala. Comprising Kakkanad in the north-east, Tripunithura in the south-east and mainland Ernakulam, Kochi is a part of the Greater Cochin region. Areas like Old Kochi, Kadavanthra, the suburbs of Edapally, the exurbia of Kalamassery and some islands of the Vembanad Lake, are also included in Kochi. It also encompasses areas like Mattancherry, Fort Kochi, Palluruthy and Thoppumpady. Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport Nearest Railway station: Ernakulam Railway station

Day 2 Cochin – Munnar (150 Kms / 5 Hrs)

After Breakfast checkout from hotel and get transfer to Munnar, enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantations. On arrival, check in into the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar. Munnar is situated in the Idukki District in the eastern part of Kerala, bordering the state of Tamil Nadu. Popularly known as Kashmir of the South, Munnar is well connected to all the cities in Kerala. Munnar is located amidst mist-covered mountain ranges and evergreen forests of the Western Ghats, at a varying altitude of 1,600 m (5,249 ft) to 1,800 m (5,906 ft) above mean sea level, at the foot hills of Anamudi, the highest peak of the Western Ghats (2,695 m). Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport: 130 Kms Nearest Railway station: Ernakulam Railway station: 130 Kms

Day 3 In Munnar

After breakfast proceed to visit local sightseeing of Munnar which includes Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Thar, Mattupetty Dam & Lake, Echo Point, Old Munnar Town and Blossom Park. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4 Munnar – Thekkady (120 Kms / 4 Hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel and get transfer to Thekkady. Arrive Thekkady check in into the hotel. Later you can visit boat cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you can see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Thekkady, located in the Idukki district of the state of Kerala, is the place where the Periyar National Park is located. Thekkady lies very close to Kumily, which lies on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, spread across an area of 300 square miles, is home to thick evergreen forests, deciduous forests and a host of animal species, viz. elephants, Sambar, tigers, Nilgiri Langurs, etc. Nearest Airport: Madurai Airport: 136 Kms Nearest Railway station: Kottayam Railway station: 114 Kms

Day 5 Thekkady – Alleppey (140 Kms / 4 Hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Alleppey. Alleppey also called “Venice of East”. Check in into the houseboat. Alleppey is a place where you will forget everything except enjoyment of life. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the houseboat. Alleppey also called as the ‘Venice of the East’ by Lord Curzon, Alappuzha is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in Kerala. Located in Alappuzha district of Kerala, this town is also known as Alleppey. Situated at a distance of 155 km from Thiruvananthapuram and around 62 km to the south of Kochi, the destination is famous for its backwaters. Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport: 85 Kms Nearest Railway station: Alleppey Railway station

Day 6 Alleppey – Kovalam (190 Kms / 5 Hrs)

After sumptuous breakfast check out from the hotel & get transferred to Kovalam. Arrive Kovalam, check in into the hotel. Day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. Kovalam is situated along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in South India. Kovalam is a famous beach destination visited by Indian and international tourists all round the year. It is 15 km from the capital city, Thiruvananthapuram. The word ‘Kovalam’ in Malayalam stands for ‘a groove of coconut trees’. Kovalam was a cluster of small fishing villages during the pre-Independence era that belonged to the state of Travancore. The earlier history of Kovalam is very obscure. The town of Kovalam came to the lime light during the reign of the Maharaja of Travancore in the 1930s. The Maharaja of Travancore was so impressed by the beauty of the place that he spent a lot of his leisure time on the beaches of Kovalam. He also invited his European friends over to this place and they made the place popular. Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport: 15 Kms Nearest Railway station: Trivandrum Central Railway station: 15 Kms

Day 7 Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam

After breakfast proceed to visit local sightseeing of Trivandrum which includes Padmanabha Swamy Temple, The Napier Museum, Shangmugham Beach and Kovalam Beach,. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 8 Kovalam – Trivandrum Departure

Kovalam – Trivandrum Departure

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.