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Thekkady
Idukki, Kerala 896m
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Thekkady is a popular hill station in Kerala, located near the border with Tamil Nadu. It is famous as the home of the Periyar National Park, one of India's major tiger reserves, and is surrounded by rolling spice plantations, tea gardens, and lush forests.
💡Why Visit?
Take a boat safari on Periyar Lake, explore organic cardamom and pepper plantations, and watch traditional Kalaripayattu martial arts.
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3 Days
Quick Facts
RegionKerala
CountryIndia
Altitude896m
Budget Stay₹1,500/night
Budget Food₹200/day
🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Sep · Drizzle
This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 18°C to 26°C annually. Avoid travel in Jul, Aug due to heavy rainfall.
Temperature range (°C)
Sep
☀️Drizzle
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Temperature19° – 25°C
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Rainfall225mm
💡Okay
💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jul, Aug due to extreme conditions.
Plan a trip for SepClimate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
₹1,500/night
- Cozy forest homestays
- Spacious spice plantation cottages
🏨 Premium
₹3,000/night
- Eco-lodges near Periyar gate
- Treehouses
✨ Luxury
₹8,000/night
- Luxury wilderness resorts like Shalimar Spice Garden or Spice Village
⛺ Camping available · ₹1,200/night
Local Cuisine
⭐ Appam with Vegetable Stewlocal
⭐ Kerala Chicken Curry with Coconut Milkrestaurant