Thekkady

Thekkady is a popular tourist destination in God’s Own Country. It is home to the Periyar National Park and dozens of rare flora and fauna endemic to the Western Ghats. Some of the other Thekkady tourist destinations include Mangala Devi Temple, Murikkady, and Pandikuzhi.

We offer customized Thekkady tour packages where you can visit each tourist attraction and experience its beauty firsthand. GT Tourism has travel packages for everyone – whether you’re on a religious tour looking to visit Thekkady while on the way to Sabarimala, planning a honeymoon, or considering a fun-filled family vacation.

Thekkady is famous for its wildlife, ranging from Asian elephants and tigers to gaurs and langurs. The place gets its name from the Periyar River and is an ideal place for a wide range of eco-tourism activities like bamboo rafting, trekking, camping, and more. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a national park in 1982.

When in Thekkady, you cannot miss a guided tour of the different spice gardens. For instance, Abraham’s Spice Garden was established in 1952 and is home to rare spices, orchids, and fruits. Similarly, Spice Village is modeled on the homes of the Manan tribe. It offers a wide range of activities, including papermaking, walkabout, spice plantation visit, and trekking to the Periyar Tiger Reserve.

GT Tourism packages include all important places to visit in Thekkady and unique activities that will make your visit memorable. Call now to enquire about Thekkady tour packages for families and couples.