Activities to Do In Thekkady That Must Be On the Wish List for Every Nature Lovers.

Thekkady, the most popular destination in Kerala. It is world-famous for its exotic wildlife and spice plantations. It is a traveler’s delight complete with tea gardens, a wildlife sanctuary, a thriving indigenous tribe population, and spice plantations. Its environs have a secretive tone, which is just awesome for all the adventure activities you can enjoy here. The list of such thrilling and exciting activities is almost endless. However, let us look at some of the most interesting activities that Thekkady has to offer.

Boating – One of the most popular activities in Thekkady is boating. Periyar Lake has its perfect environment for a great boating experience. The lake is situated at the core of the Periyar wildlife sanctuary. So boating in the lake around the spice gardens surrounded by aromatic air, lush green hills, stunning waterfalls, and the natural tranquillity giving a calming experience & rejuvenating your body mind and soul. The boat ride starts at morning 7 am that is a one and half hour cruising offering stunning views of the lake and the thick forests on the shore.  Here you can spot animals coming close to shore and drinking water from the lake. This was just an amazing visual treat. Most commonly, you can witness elephant roving on the shore. Both the Kerala forest department and KTDC provide safety measures and procedures for each tourist. Wearing a life jacket is mandatory on-board.

Jeep Safari -Jeep safari to Gavi from Thekkady is the key off-track destination activity. It is perfect for the backwoods retreat and bids numerous activities like trekking, birding, canoeing, etc. Jeep safari starts in the morning from 6 am to 5 pm. Breakfast and lunch also available. Jeep traveling is just an amazing experience wrapping the dense forests, lush green vegetation, spectacular waterfalls and of course scented spice & tea plantations.

Jungle camp – It is the best option for adventures who looks for a closer experience with the actual wildlife in Thekkady. Here one can enjoy tent camping very close to the Periyar Lake at Vallakadavu. The wilderness in the dense forest makes the camping experience truly amazing. Accommodations were available for 30 people at a time. Tourists can enjoy bird watching, trekking and get the chance to taste the traditional cuisine of the Urali tribe who lives here.

Border hiking- This is an endless trail of discoveries and uncertainties. This offers an unforgettable experience to travelers who love to trek.  When you trek across the thick forest through challenging terrains with the altitude ranging from 900 to 1300 m, it is sure to give you a different experience. Here you will get the chance to spot animals like elephants, sloth bears, gaur, etc.  Two well-trained guides and armed forest guards are assigned with you for the safety during trekking.

Cloud Walk- It offers visitors a bird’s eye view of the Periyar landscape.  It is a four hour guided trek, which comprises vast expanses of irrigated and arid land, deciduous forests, grasslands, and evergreen. Once you complete this trek, you finally reach the Tribal Heritage Museum. This place is home to delightful birds, and other endemic such as broad-tailed grassbird, Nilgiri Pipit, tree nymph, etc. The timings are from morning 7 am to the evening at 3 pm. Do not forget to carry a pair of binoculars with you.

Periyar Tiger Trail- Periyar Tiger Trail is a trekking and camping program where one gets the chance to stay inside a tent and observe the wilderness in solitude.   It is guided trekking covers a distance of 20 to 35 km, lets one observe the dense wildlife and sometimes may reward the travelers with chance sightings of the tiger. A group of six, escorted by rehabilitated poachers, go on this trail. For your safety, an armed forest guard also accompanies the group. Chances of spotting a tiger are much higher during this trail in Thekkady.  On this trail, you can choose between one night and a two-night stay. This trail package contains vegetarian meals and accommodation in-country tents.

Cultural Shows in Thekkady- After an adventure-packed day, you would wish to relax and unwind. For this go to a cultural center where you will relish enjoy watching traditional Kerala art like Kathakali performance, an incredible show of drama and dance. With the exception of that, there is Kalaripayattu that is Kerala’s own martial art form. You will witness an unprecedented level of synergy and management over mind and body wherever bare-chested trained performers play with fire and weapons.

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