THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Thekkady, Kerala
Places to Visit in Thekkady
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Elephant Junction, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Nature & Wildlife Areas. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Private and Luxuryfromper adult₹30,100
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹52,161
Day Tripsfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹13,745
Multi-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹1,70,030
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹29,000- fromper adult₹45,933
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹38,877
Multi-day Toursfromper group (up to 2)₹78,600
Overnight Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹15,498- fromper adult₹54,020
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Interactive elephant encounters in a serene environment include feeding, bathing, and riding gentle retired elephants, complete with photo opportunities and cultural activities.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Tranquil nature sanctuary featuring guided nature walks, night treks, and cultural programmes. Home to diverse wildlife, scenic lake views, and bamboo rafting adventures.
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National Parks
Diverse treks and wildlife encounters await in this unspoiled jungle sanctuary, featuring guided hikes, bamboo rafting, and scenic boat rides amidst lush scenery.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Spice garden tour in a serene setting, providing insights into Indian spices and ayurvedic practices, with opportunities to taste local fruits and learn about sustainable plantations.
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Bodies of Water
Lake-based wildlife viewing with knowledgeable guides, providing serene boat rides for possible encounters with deer, monkeys, and elephants. Optimal at dawn or dusk.
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- Virag M5 contributionsKids had wonderful experience at Elephant sanctuary with about 10 elephants. Festival season is crowded and it took about 3 hours wait to ride an elephant. Bathing with an elephant was rather quick .Written 2 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John M42 contributionsNot exactly straightforward trip but in spite of the hassle getting all the tickets it was an enjoyable outing especially in the early morning when the mist hangs over the lake and the trees poking out of the water are truly magical. You need to get to the bus ticket place at least 60 mins before the boat departs to get a bus and entrance ticket. Once you get to the boat park by bus you then need to get a boat ticket. Everything is around 6 or 7 times more expensive for foreigners (and you need to fill in form) and note that even if you make it to the boat park you’re still not guaranteed a seat on a boat. Might be better if you book online but only if you have or can use an Indian credit card. We enjoyed thoroughly even though we saw very little wildlife apart from birds and some wild boar and monkeys. Very peaceful setting although boats are very noisy!Written 9 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- nupur bErnakulam District, India4 contributionsOverall, it was so beautiful. Everything is methodical and the town has few other attractions too. The bus that takes you to & fro is well-maintained, the drivers drive carefully too, so no problem with a child. The ticket counters for bus and boating respectively are well-placed. Rest, wherever there are tourists, you will find trash thrown - that could be more contained. We could not do any tiger trailing due to our young one. However, I felt that night jeep safaris and jungle jeep safaris could be made available for small families. The bus safari takes from Gavi which a different stop altogether and got difficult for us to incorporate that into our route. Also, it is a 3-hour ride with no tiger spotting since it does not go deep in the jungle - again that does not excite as much right?Written 11 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John M42 contributionsEnjoyed the dance show although it wasn’t of the highest quality apart from the singer and drummer who were excellent. Surprised that half the audience wanted selfies with the dancers (one of whom clearly didn’t enjoy the photo session).
However the martial arts display was a completely different level of performance. Very accomplished and impressive skills and clearly the result of years of dedicated training and practice. The fire display was especially dramatic. Highly recommended.Written 9 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Adrian DelsoIwerne Minster, UK8 contributionsWhat an experience! The plantation is a green, jungly space, with marked pathways through it.
Mani, one of the family who have owned and run the plantation for, l think, 70 years, led us round.
His excellent English and extensive knowledge of every plant made for an entertaining, informative and immersive experience. Culinary and health benefits of everything were explained, enthusiastically. Who knew turmeric looked like that? Oh, so that’s a ginger plant! Leaves were plucked, ripped and presented to us to smell or taste.
Time flew by until (inevitably) we ended up in the shop.
As soon as we entered, we were offered candied ginger and cashew nuts. Together they mitigate travel sickness, which l don’t suffer from, and are delicious. There was also their own chocolate to nibble while browsing.
We bought masses of spices and oils - the water lily oil is an excellent mosquito repellent - and left, promising to write a review on Tripadvisor.Written 29 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - kcpdelhiNew Delhi, India101 contributionsIt's a pleasant boat ride. Booked online, you need to visit the counter there and show the booking sms to get the physical ticket (online ticket holders don't need to follow the queue of on spot purchasers).
If you are lucky and got front side seats (or you can try to shift to one if boat not fully occupied) , you would love to see changing landscapes , lake areas, and nature around. You might get to see some wildlife as well- we sighted few birds, bison herds, deers, monitor lizard. Overall, a good experience.
Some not so good things- limited food options, monkeys, littering by tourists.Written 4 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BeversUnited Kingdom170 contributionsTook a guided tour with a ranger and we saw monkeys, kingfishers, wild boar and lots of different types of birds. He was very informative. Was so lovely and quiet. RecommendWritten 3 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ashis GoonKolkata (Calcutta), India5 contributionsIt was a nice experience. Scenic beauty along the road from Thekkady to Gavi was particularly worth mentioning. At first it was tea gardens and then the jungle. We've seen elephant, indian gaur, sambar, monkey among other things. I would specifically mention the malabar giant squirrel, which is a speciality of the place. We had a fair amount of hiking also through the jungle and boating as well. Breakfast and lunch were ok.
One should keep in mind that, you've to start by 5 in the morning and thus you've to carry a light jacket, which will be handy during the journey in the morning.
Overall it was good.Written 1 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jeffrey L10 contributionsAbsolutely fascinating. A must see! A whole new perspective on bees. Great being able to meet Tom and his staff member. Fascinating information about the not so humble bee.Written 9 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Arun BalajiDindigul, India1 contributionGood place for family with kids.. Entry tkt 120 for adult and child 5+. It's not a rose Garden, simply Activities for kids and adults.. worth for spend.Written 18 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sumitkumar_13Mumbai, India854 contributionsMullaperiyar Dam is spread across quite a large area. Nice place to relax in the cool breeze blowing across the waterbody.Written 28 September 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sumitkumar_13Mumbai, India854 contributionsMangala Devi Temple is one of the famous temples in this zone. The architecture is a old one and lot of devotees visit this place.Written 28 September 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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