Thekkady Overview

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Watch wildlife at close quarters in Thekkady. The picturesque Periyar wildlife sanctuary abounds with verdant backwoods, aromatic spice plantations and rolling coffee slopes. The landscape is peppered with hills and offers beautiful treks. Tigers, elephants, deer, Asiatic wild elephants and the distinctive Nilgiri langur are found here.

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Hotels in Thekkady

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Club Mahindra Tusker Trails Hotel

Traveler opinion: 3.8 out of 5

Average Daily Rate
Rs. 4,500

Green Woods Hotel

Traveler opinion: 4.2 out of 5

Average Daily Rate
Rs. 5,000

Carmelia Haven Hotel

Traveler opinion: 4 out of 5

Area: Idukki District

Average Daily Rate
Rs. 2,941

Ranger Wood Nature Castle Hotel

Traveler opinion: 4.7 out of 5

Area: Kumily

Average Daily Rate
Rs. 2,340

Michael's Inn Hotel

Traveler opinion: 3.9 out of 5

Area: Kumily Post, Idukki District

Average Daily Rate
Rs. 1,080

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Fast Facts

Main Languages: Malayalam, Hindi (basic) and English.

When to Go: September to March. Thekkady is best after monsoons. The weather remains pleasant then and venturing out is not a problem.

Local Transport: Though buses regularly ply within Thekkady, it will only drop you to the main stands. Autos are a better way to travel to various tourist points. Another option is to rent a bicycle and ride your way through the town.

Currency: Indian Rupee (INR) 1 USD is approximately 48 INR

Voltage: 230V / 50Hz

Time Zone: Indian Standard Time (UTC +5:30)

Location: Set in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idduki Dostrict in Kerala

Nearest Metropolis: Cochin (190 kilometres)

Altitude: 700 – 1900 metres above sea level

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