🌧 Kochi 29°C · Showers
🌤 Munnar 22°C · Clear
🌊 Alleppey 31°C · Humid
🌿 Wayanad 19°C · Foggy
☀️ Kozhikode 30°C · Sunny
☀️ Thiruvananthapuram 32°C · Sunny

Thekkady

The Periyar Tiger Reserve, wild elephants on the lake, cardamom and pepper plantations — Kerala's premier wildlife and spice destination.

🌡 Oct – May
📍 Idukki District
⭐ 4.6 · 3,540 reviews
⏱ Ideal 1–2 nights

Overview

Thekkady is home to the Periyar Tiger Reserve — one of India’s finest wildlife sanctuaries. The boat safari on Periyar Lake offers sightings of wild elephants, sambar deer and otters. The surrounding landscape of cardamom and pepper plantations fills the mountain air with intoxicating spice.

Stays in Thekkady

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Homestay

The Spice Valley Homestay, Munnar

📍 Idukki

Family-run plantation homestay at 1,800m with panoramic mountain views, legendary home cooking and g…

Home Meals Mountain View Organic Food WiFi
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Eco Stay

Periyar Jungle Camp, Thekkady

📍 Idukki

Solar-powered tribal eco-camp on the Periyar Tiger Reserve edge — night safaris, coracle rides and…

Organic Food

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