National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in and around Thekkady

Here are a few quick facts about Thekkady to make your travel safe and easy. Thekkady is a Wildlife destination. The best time to visit Thekkady is October, November, December, January and February. Since this is the peak season expect a little crowd during this time. March, April and May period experiences moderate weather. So, you can easily avoid facing a large gathering.

In peak season you can expect pleasant weather throughout the day along with cool temperatures, whereas in off-season, tourists expect cool weather with heavy rainfalls and high humidity levels. In moderate seasons, most of the expectation is hot and humid weather during days, followed by colder nights. In Thekkady, the festivals of Sabrimala Temple Festival, Makar Sankranti and Thai Pushyam are celebrated when a large number of tourists flock together. The festivals are celebrated in the month of April, January and January respectively. So, if you are fond of bustling streets and localities, choose this time of the year to travel.

If your travel seems incomplete without getting into some fun activities then you will love to get indulged in bird watching, elephant riding, boating, and plantation tours. In moderate season you will love to get indulged in spotting wild animals near the water bodies.

Whilst in Thekkady, we also recommend that you pay a visit to some of the most popular places which are Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Abraham’s Spice Garden and Gavi.