Exploring the Themes of Thekkady & Experience its Marvels

Thekkady is a wonderful treat for all tourists with the wide ranges of spice plantations, hills, and wildlife reserves. It is very close to the Western Ghats, and so there are numerous attractive areas around it which can be visited directly for stretch out in the beauty of the hills. It also offers vast opportunities for treks and hikes through its many foggy hills. With Periyar Tiger Reserve cuddles up in its lap, Thekkady offers a rich cluster of nature, culture, and cuisines.  Hence these are the main three themes that adorn this beautiful place and keep this fantastic place as the paradise for all nature lovers.  Let’s have a look into the three major themes of Thekkady.

1.   Nature

Thekkady with its unspoiled tropical forests, pleasant weather and the incredible wealth of animal and plant life captures the eyes of onlookers across the world. The main attraction and of course asset of Thekkady is the Periyar National Park. Apart from a large number of tigers, the park is also home to Sambar Deer, Nilgiri Tahr, Lion- Tailed Macaque, Wild Pigs, and many birds. One can have many ways to catch the wilderness of the sanctuary. Safari is the finest way to explore the intensity of the national park. Best safaris available in the Periyar national park are jeep safari, elephant safari and boat cruise on Periyar Lake. The availability of elephant safari, jeep safari and most fascinating boat cruises at Periyar Lake will catch the glimpse of the wildlife experience and will definitely a thrilling experience.

2.   Culture

It has a rich and unique culture due to the fact that it is one of the most visited tourist spots in Kerala. Kerala’s culture is a deep and diverse one that influences the generation’s years and years. As a reflection of Kerala's culture, the Mudra Cultural center in Thekkady regularly holds shows of Kathakali dance and other forms of dance dramas. There is also the Kadathanadan Kalari center which has martial arts shows on Kalaripayattu, the ancient form of martial arts in the world. Resorts situated within Thekkady and Kumily also conduct many cultural programs showing several unique art forms of Kerala. All around the year, the artists in Thekkady are ready to present unique art forms that hail from the region.  So a visit to this place is a wonderful treat for your eyes, body, soul, and mind also.

3.   Cuisine

 Being the top tourist destination in South India, Thekkady represents the cuisines of both Kerala and Tamilnadu. Though both cuisines have comparable influences and ingredients they are somewhat different when they get in talk with your taste buds. Mostly all the restaurants here wish to blend the cuisine of both the states. The top food highlights of the region are Puttu, Idly, Dosa, Beef Roasts and Kappa. Apart from it, rice and curry made up of vegetables and fish and is the main cuisine of the locals in the Thekkady region.

Highly Recommended:

Here is the best highly recommended place to stay, eat and involve in some activities

Ø  Bed & Breakfast:

 KH Plantation, one among the best homestay in Thekkady. Here you can get a guaranteed vacation with wonderful memories and a worthy bed and breakfast. At KH Plantation you will get the peak of happiness and satisfaction level with excellent value and ambiance of both the traditional and modern coziness. KH is a true paradise for nature lovers and adrenaline junkies so don’t miss the magnificent blows of green and the harmonious chirping of birds. Come and experience a special holiday at Thekkady with KH Plantation.

Ø  Activities:

o   Apart from the boat ride at Periyar and absorbing the culture, here are some other choices:

o   Nature Walk at Periyar

o   Trekking

o   Bird watching

o   Tribal Heritage Programs

o   Jungle Night Patrol

Head on to Thekkady, an experience of an epoch amid the lap of nature and get an authentic experience of a stay at KH Plantation.