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Getting There
By Air
Madurai, 136 kms, is the closest airport. Taxis are available to Thekkady.
By Rail
Kottayam, 114 kms, is the closest railhead. Taxis and cabs are available to Thekkady.
By Road
Thekkady is located off NH7 and connected to Kumily.
Things to Do
Plantation Tours
Tours to the nearby tea gardens and spice plantations are recommended must-dos. These tours can be organized by the Kerala Tourism Information Centre and take you through the cultivation and processing of tea and other spices. Murikkady, 5 kms from Thekkady is one of the well-known cardamom, coffee and pepper plantations. Also visit Vandanmedu, located 25 kms from Kumily, which is one of the largest auction centres for candamom.
Kumily
Located 4 kms from Thekkady, this plantation town is located on the outskirts of the Sanctuary. This is the main town and an important centre for spice trade.
Mangala Devi Temple
Almost 15 kms from Thekkady, this ancient temple is dedicated to Mangaladevi and is well-hidden in the dense forests. Built in traditional Kerala-style, you can only visit it on the Chithra Pournami festival day. The peak also offers splendid views of the Eastern Ghats.
Tribal Tour
Take a tour through the village where Mannans, one of the oldest inhabiting communities. Also take out time to visit the Tribal Heritage Museum, which has on display fishing gear, hunting traps, medicinal plants, vessels, furniture, models, paintings and cereals.
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Area :- 778 sq km
Languages :- Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi & English
Best Time to Visit: October to June
Clothing: Cotton outfits through the year and some warm clothing for winter |
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