Thekkady is aboiut 90 Kms from Munnar. Thekkady is a heaven for wild animals especially elephants. The climate of Thekkady is cool and pleasant. The Major tourist attractions in Thekkady is the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Kumily, Murikkady, Pandikuzhi, Mangala Devi Temple, Vandiyeriyar, Vandanmedu are other tourist attractions of Thekkady.
Thekkady is one of the best known wild life centers in India. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is a thick evergreen forest.
It was declared a Tiger reserve in 1978 and is noted for its bio diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar dam across the Periyar river adds to the charm.
Hotels and Resorts in Thekkady range from mountain resorts and budget hotels to jungle resorts. Most of these hotels are offering transfer facility for sightseeing.
Thakkady resorts have all the facilities such as swimming pool, spa etc. Sumptuous dishes will be served. Thekkady being famous for wildlife sanctuary, there are several Thekkady resorts and hotels that have been functioning here.
Resorts in Thekkady is better reserved in advance because the Thekkady resorts are usually fully occupied all over the year
The following are some of the good resorts in Thekkady.
Green Woods Resort
High Valley Resort
Eletaria Resort
Tabernacle Resort
Thrisangu Haven Hill Resort
Paradisa Plantation Retreat
Taj Garden Retreat Thekkday
Club Mahindra Tusker Trails
The Elephant Court
Elan Hills Resort
Aranya Nivas Thekkady
Cardamom County
Sterling Holidays Woods n Spice
Lake Palace Thekkady
Muthoot Cardamom County Thekkady
Saj Jungle Village
Hotel Sithara International
The Elephant Court
Sithara International
