Thekkady Afrin Travels
THEKKADY OVERVIEW
Thekkady is located about 220 km (160 mi) from Trivandrum, 150 km from Madurai City and Madurai Airport, 160 km from Cochin International Airport and 180 km from Kottayam railway station. Thekkady is located near to Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km2 (300 sq mi), of which 360 km2 (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. The Wild Life Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. The greatest attractions of Periyar are the herds of wild elephants, deers, bisons that come down to drink in the lake. Sanctuary can be accessed through a trekking, boating or jeep safari.
| PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY |
The sanctuary is spread over an area of about 777sqkm and comprises of a thick evergreen forest with exotic wild life. The sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve sometime in 1978. It has an artificial lake formed by the Mullai Periyar Dam, built across the Periyar river.The Periyar Tiger Reserve, named after the Periyar river, is one of Kerala’s prestigious possessions on the High Ranges of the Western Ghats. |
The forests of Periyar can be divided into four categories.
- The open grasslands are home to the Elephants, the Bison and herds of deer.
- The moist deciduous forest is dominated by trees like Terminalia and Teak which shed their leaves seasonally.
- The semi-evergreen forest occurs along wet stream areas and is often adjacent to the tropical evergreen forest.
- The ‘Sholas’ or tropical evergreen jungle which is typical of the entire western Ghats in the state, abounds in this Reserve .
The varied habitat in the sanctuary supports a number of species of terrestrial, aquatic and arboreal animals. Apart from Elephants, other herbivores in the Reserve are Gaur, Bonnet macaque, Sambar deer, Barking deer, Jungle cat, Nilgiri langur, Lion-tailed macaque, Mouse deer etc Wild dog, Tiger, Leopard, etc are the major carnivores seen in the area. Other important animals are Jackal, Pangoline, Porcupine, Indian Giant Squirrel, Bear, small Indian Civet, Mongoose, Wild boar and the Malabar flying squirrel.
PLACES TO VISIT - THEKKADY
GAVI : Gavi is a small village 45KM from kumilly .gavi is famous for its sceneries. Tourists are able to view hills and valleys, tropical forests, grasslands, spectacular waterfalls, cardamom plantations etc. Gavi is a part of the Periyar Tiger Reserve..overd night camping facility is also available in the gaviforest.the best time to visit gavi is during September to march. Gavi is paradise for bird lovers and animal watchers. |
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RAMAKKALMEDU : Ramakkalmedu stands on the Western Ghats at an altitude around 3500 ft above the sea level.its 55 KM from kumily and east of Nedumkandam. Ramakalmedu is famous for the wind which blows 35 km/hr. Ramakkalmedu is the second place in Kerala, where you can find a wind energy farm with a capacity of 12.5 MW..It is also famous for the Kuravan and Kurathistatue ,which is palced at the top of the hills. |
WAGAMON : Vagamon is a hill station located in Kottayam- Idukki border of Kerala. It has a cool climate with the temperature between 10-23°C during summer midday. It is situated 1,100 meters above sea level. Vagamon is a tiny plantation township in Central Travancore; Vagamon has an overtone of green. With a never-ending line of lush green hills, breathtaking ravines and meandering rivulets. A perfect tourist place situated 1200 meters above the sea level spot surrounded by the greenery of tea gardens, Fresh cool air, murmuring Pine forest, small waterfalls, and attractive meadows inviting you to Vagamon. |
BORDER VIEW : it is at a distance of ten kilometers from Thekkady and five kms from Kumily.It is located between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu state border. It is a popular picnic spot. The abundance of flowers and the nearby streams make it a trekker’s delight and a favorite spot of photographers. It also has seven waterfalls falling from 1200 feet which can be seen fully from Gudalloor, Tamil Nadu. |
SPICES AND HERBAL PLANTATION : Anakkara is nested in the sylvan hills of Western Ghats, and plantations forms an immense green carpet that sweeps over hills and valleys. The plantations have created an impressive profile for itself. The rich and varied flora, fauna and cultural heritage of this place are ideal and perfect. The expansive loamy plantations of coffee, tea, pepper and fragrant cardamom seen side-by-side with natural vegetation are primary attractions and exchange natural splendour. Of all the Spices of the East, none perhaps rivals the cardamom in aroma flavors, texture and use, and recognized internationally for it’sunparallel quality size and flavor. The mist clad hills and valleys lush tropical vegetations, high cliff with sylvan cascade, panoramic view of TamilNadu plains give Anakkara an idyllic and distinctive charm and beauty. |
CHELLARKOVIL : Chellarkovil is a sleepy village apart from kumily .it I s15 KM from kumily .it Is located on kerala –tamilnaduborder.Chellakovil attracts several tourists all over the world.there is a waterfalls which is spectacular during monsoon season.there is a great view of tamilnadu .there is a watch tower which adds pleasure to the holiday when people visit chellarkovil. 
PARUTHUMPARA : Paruthumpara is near to peerumedu and is 6Km from peerumedu.we have to take a diversion to reach destination .it is one of the un explored place in idukki district . The place is about 3800 ftabove the sea level. There is big view of grassy mountains and green forest . In Malayalam “paruthu”t mean Eagle.his place got its name because it got nice eagle view of the mountains.HOW TO REACH THEKKADY
| BY ROAD: Thekkady is just 4 km away from the town Kumily on NH220, which links Kollam to Theni in Tamil Nadu via Kottayam, Peermade and Vandiperiyar. there is frequent buses, Taxi, Auto Rickshas available it will be more pleasure to have a walk from Kumily to Thekkady. Kumily is well connected with all major cities of Kerala and Tamilnadu. KSRTC(Kerala State Road Transport Corporation)(Phone : 04869-224242) public transport buses connect Thekkady with other nearby cities. Super fast buses are regularly available from Kottayam, Kochi and Trivandrum to Thekkady. | ||
| BY TRAIN: Nearest railway station is Kottayam, which is located at a distance of 114 km from Thekkady. Taxi services are available from Kottayam to Thekkady at the rate of Rs 2500. (approximate price, may change according to the price hike) Kottayam is well connected to all railway stations in India. All express trains have stop at Kottayam station. | ||
| BY AIR: Nearest airport to Thekkady is Madurai, Thamilnadu. Madurai is placed at a distance of 136 km away from Thekkady. Madurai Airport is connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. The major international airport near to Thekkady is Nedumbassery airport in Cochin, at a distance of 190 km away. Kochi airport is well connected to all cities in India and many matropolitian cities around the world. Tourist taxi services are available from Cochin to Thekkady and charge is about Rs 4000.(approximate price, may change according to the price hike) | ||
Distance of a few major CITIES from THEKKADY | ||
| PLACES | KILOMETERS | REACH TIME |
| Kumuli | 4 – Kilometers | 15 Minutes |
| Sabarimala via Pullumedu | 50 – Kilometers | 2 – Hours |
| Idukki | 65 – Kilometers | 2.1/2 Hours |
| Munnar | 106 – Kilometers | 4 – Hours |
| Kumarakom | 128 – Kilometers | 4 – Hours |
| Sabarimala via Erumeli | 134 – Kilometers | 4 – Hours |
| Kodaikanal | 149 – Kilometers | 5- Hours |
| Alappuzha | 164 – Kilometers | 5- Hours |
| Kollam | 220 – Kilometers | 6- Hours |
| Ooty | 390 – Kilometers | 11- Hours |
| Madurai Airport | 160 – Kilometers | |
| Cochin Airport | 180 – Kilometers | |
| Allapeey | 150 – Kilometers | |
| BUS TIMING | ||
Thekkady to eranakulam : | 5.30 am,6.40 am,8.20 am,8.40 am,10.30 am 11.40 am ,12.35 pm, 1.20pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm, 4 pm, 5pm, 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.15am, 1.10 am,1.20 am, 1.25am, 1.30am, 2.30 am, 3.40 am. | |
Thekkady to munnar : | 6am, 6.30am 7.30am, 9.50am. | |
Thekkady to kollam : | 11am, 11.50am. | |
Thekkady to allpeey : | 1.15 pm. | |
Thekkady to Trivandrum : | 8.45am, 11am, 2am. | |
Thekkady to Bangalore : | 5:00pm, 5:30 pm,6:00 pm, 7:00pm,9:00 pm. | |
Thekkady to Chennai : | 6.00: pm, 6:30 pm | |
Thekkady to pondy : | 5:00 pm. | |
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