Thekkady: Explore the scenic and wildlife attractions

Explore the scenic and wildlife attractions of Thekkady with various activities like boating, jungle walks, elephant rides, spice plantation visits and more. Learn about the culture, history and conservation of the Periyar Tiger Reserve and the local tribes. Get the best Information about Thekkady Tourism. Get travel guides and plan your trip to Thekkady with tour packages, places to visit, sightseeing, hotels, and reviews by other travellers Thekkady (Malayalam: [t̪eːkːɐɖi]) in Idukki district is a town near Periyar National Park, an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India. [1] . The name Thekkady is derived from the word "thekku" which means teak and "adi" meaning bottom. Thekkady in Kerala State, 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 ...