Thekkady
travelguide
provides
you
detailed
information
on
Sight
seeing
places
in
Thekkady
The
Periyar
Wildlife
Sanctuary
Lying
close
to
the
plantations,
in
the
rich
jungles
of
Periyar
in
Thekkady
is
one
of
the
world's
most
fascinating
natural
wildlife
reserves
-
the
Periyar
Wildlife
Sanctuary.Spread
across
777
sq.km,
of
which
360
sq.km
is
thick
evergreen
forest.
The
Periyar
Wildlife
Sanctuary
was
declared
a
Tiger
Reserve
in
1978.
Noted
for
its
geomorphology,diversity
of
wildlife
and
scenic
beauty,
the
Reserve
attracts
visitors
from
all
over
the
world.
The
splendid
artificial
lake
formed
by
the
Mullaperiyar
Dam
across
the
Periyar
adds
to
the
charm
of
the
park.
This
is
the
only
sanctuary
in
India,where
you
can
have
the
unique
experience
of
viewing
wildlife
at
close
quarters
from
the
safety
of
a
boat
on
the
lake.
The
greatest
attraction
of
Periyar are
the
herds
of
wild
elephants
that
come
down
to
play
in
the
lake.
Kurisumala
A
place
for
adventure
tourism
and
trekking.
This
will
offer
a
panoramic
view
of
Kumily
town
and
Periyar
Wildlife
Sanctuary.
Kumily
(4
km
from
Thekkady)
This
plantation
town,closely
associated
with
Thekkady,
is
situated
on
the
outskirts
of
the
Periyar
Sanctuary.
An
important
shopping
centre
ans
spice
trade
centre,
the
main
bus
station
and
most
of
the
medium
range
accommodation
in
the
Periyar
region
are
in
Kumily
.
Murikkady
(5
km
fromThekkady)
Washed
in
fresh
spice-scented
air,
Murikkady
is
a
panorama
of
cardamom,
coffee
and
pepper
plantations.
Pandikuzhi
(5
km
fromKumily)
This
picturesque
spectrum
of
exotic
flora,
fauna
and
gurgling
streams
is
cradled
between
Chellarkovil
and
the
Tamil
Nadu
border.
A
popular
picnic
spot,
Pandikuzhi
offers
great
opportunities
for
trekking
and
is
a
photographer's
delight.
Mangala
DeviTemple
(15
km
from
Thekkady)
This
ancient
temple
is
hidden
in
the
dense
woods
at
the
top
of
a
oeak
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.
Chellarkovil
(15
km
from
Kumily)
This
sleepy
little
village
with
its
breathtaking
view
of
the
plains
and
cascading
waterfalls
is
a
feast
for
the
eyes.
The
village
slopes
down
to
the
famous
coconut
groves
of
Cumbum
in
neighbouring
Tamil
Nadu.
Vandiperiyar
(18
km
from
Thekkady)
The
River
Periyar
flowing
through
the
center
of
this
town
nourishes
its
vast
tea,
coffee
and
pepper
plantations.
A
major
trade
center,
Vandiperiyar
is
also
home
to
a
number
of
tea
factories.
The
Government
Agriculture
farm
and
Flower
Garden
have
a
delightful
array
of
roses,
orchids
and
anthuria.
Vandanmedu
(25
km
from
Kumily)
This
is
one
of
the
world's
largest
auction
centres
for
candamom.
A
walk
through
the
sprawling
cardamom
plantations
of
Vandanmedu
is
a
heady
experience.
Pullumedu(43
km
from
Thekkady,
26
km
from
Periyar)
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
only
by
jeep.
The
famous
Sree
Ayyappa
Temple
at
Sabarimala
andthe
Makara
Jyothi
illumination
at
the
shrine
are
visible
from
here.
Since
it
is
part
of
the
restricted
forest
zone,
special
permission
tovisit
Pullumedu
has
to
be
obtained
from
the
Wildlife
Preservation
Officer,Thekkady
.
Ramakalmedu
(40
km
from
Thekkady
and
75
km
from
Munnar)
Rolling
green
hills
and
the
fresh
mountain
air
make
Ramakalmedu
an
enchanting
retreat.
The
hills
top
also
offers
a
Panoramic
view
of
picturesque
villages
of
Bodi
and
Cumbum
on
the
Eastern
slop
of
the
western
ghats.
