Thekkadi
located in central Kerala, is a popular hill station and a wildlife
centre. This town, which
is an important plantation centre, conjures up images of elephants,
unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations.
In the Periyar Forest of Thekkadi is one of the finest wildlife
reserves of India and spread across the entire district are picturesque
plantations and hill towns that hold immense opportunities for treks
and mountain walks. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary offers a fairly
good chance of seeing the great Indian tiger in its natural habitat.
Excursion
Mangala devi temple
The ancient temple is located 15 kms from Thekkady. It lies hidden
in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above sea level.
The temple is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture.
Visitors are allowed here only on the Chithra Pournami festival
day.
The peak commands a panoramic view of the eastern slopes of the
ghats and some hill villages of Tamil Nadu. Permission to visit
the area can be obtained from the Wildlife Warden, Thekkady.
Kumily
This plantation town, closely associated with Thekkady, is situated
on the outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary. It is an important shopping
centre and spice trade centre, the main bus station and most of
the medium range accommodation in the Periyar region is in Kumily.
Murikkady
Washed in fresh spice scented air, Murikkady is a panorama of cardamom,
coffee and pepper plantations.
Pandikuzhi
This picturesque place is cradled between Chellarkovil and the Tamil
Nadu State border is a popular picnic spot. Pandikuzhi offers great
opportunities for trekking and is a photographer's delight.
Pullumedu
The winding journey to this hill town, along the Periyar river,
offers a stunning view of the rolling hills draped in lush greenery.
Velvet lawns, rare flora and fauna add to the beauty of Pullumedu,
which can be accessed from a jeep.
Vandanmedu
This is one of the world's largest auction centres for Cardamom.
A walk through the sprawling cardamom plantaions of Vandanmedu is
a pleasent experience.
Vandiperiyar
The river Periyar flowing through the centre of this town nourishes
its vast tea, coffee and pepper plantations. A major trade centre,
Vandiperiyar is also home to a number of tea factories. The Government
Agriculture Farm and Flower Gardens have a delightful array of rose
plants, orchids and anthurium.
Best Time : September To May
Clothing : Woollen and Cotton
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