Explore The Rustic Life Of Thekkady
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns. On this day tour of Thekkady visit a coffee and spice plantation, learn about beekeeping, chocolate and poppadom making. Also visit a South Indian ashram (monastery). Highlights • Visit to a coffee & spice plantation • Views from Valiyapara & Ottakathalamedu • Santhigiri ashram
Inclusions
What's included
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not
- Food or drink, unless specified
- Gratuities
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Periyar and driven to a coffee plantation in nearby Thekkady. After the tour of the plantation you will also get to see how your daily dose of coffee is produced before it ends up in your cup. Drive next to the vantage point of Valiyapara, which literally means ‘giant rock’. From here you can get a full view of Thekkady, its paddy fields and plantations. Also visit a farm and learn about beekeeping and honey collection. See how your crunchy poppadoms are made.
The next stop is Santhigiri Ashram. Spend some time watching the residents as they make coir products and weave fabrics at their handlooms. You will also get a chance to interact with the Swamiji (head monk) and seek his spiritual guidance. Take a break for lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit a spice plantation and see how spices like nutmeg, cardamom and pepper are grown.
Your next stop is Ottakathalamedu, a viewpoint on the top of a mountain that offers a spectacular view of the Thekkady Dam and surrounding hills. End your visit of Thekkady with a performance of some folk dances of Kerala. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Periyar.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- SITA World Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart problems.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Thekkady
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 7 experiences we list in Thekkady.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Thekkady
Thekkady is a hill town in Kerala's Western Ghats, beside Periyar Lake and its tiger reserve, surrounded by spice plantations.
Thekkady lies at about 900 metres in the Western Ghats of Kerala, beside the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The reserve centres on Periyar Lake, a reservoir formed by a dam built in 1895, and boat trips cross the water at dawn, when elephants, sambar and gaur come to drink. Forest trails lead past tall trees and bamboo, and tigers are present but seldom seen.
Top-ranked sights in Thekkady: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake, Periyar Tiger Reserve.
