Boat Safari on Periyar Lake
1.5 hours | Easy | Periyar entry fee + boat ride ticket
Where to visit
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Kerala, India
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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.
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, on...
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Spice Plantation Tour
1 hour | Easy | Guided tour through cardamom and pepper plantations
Chellarkovil Viewpoint
A serene hamlet offering panoramic views of cascading waterfalls and the lush agricultural plains of neighboring Tamil Nadu. | 15 km
Gavi Forest
An untouched, pristine eco-tourism forest offering boating, trekking, and excellent opportunities to spot wild elephants. | 40 km
Sambar deer or elephants drinking at Periyar Lake
Photo spot listed in the Thekkady destination record.
Cardamom pods growing on vines
Photo spot listed in the Thekkady destination record.
Chellarkovil valley viewpoint panorama
Photo spot listed in the Thekkady destination record.
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Good first tap
Take a boat safari on Periyar Lake, explore organic cardamom and pepper plantations, and watch traditional Kalaripayattu martial arts.
Best time
September to May
How to reach
Beautiful winding roads through mountain ghats on NH-185 and State Highway 59.
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