THEKKADY AND MUNNAR!

Thekkady attracts many tourists with its matchless scenic beauty and the facilities offered by the Periyar lake. Sanctuary spreads over an area of 673 square kilometers and is situated at an altitude of 900 to 1800 meters above sea level. Facilities are available for cruising in this lake. Wild animals seen here include elephants, bison's, Sambar, money, and wild berries. Lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of tigers foraging in this area. But one summer day one can see herds of wild elephants bathing in the lake. Bison's been a prudent and hardy lot and usually never allow any intruder to approach them and the sounds of motor boats scare them away.

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: One of the world's most fascinating natural wild life sanctuaries. Thekkady is known for its geomorphology, wild life and scenic beauty. The Periyar Tiger Reserve attracts tourists from around the world. 360 sq km of the 777 sq km sanctuary is covered with evergreen forests. The 26 sq km artificial lake formed by him of Idukki Dam Periyar River offers boating facilities.

Elephant Ride: Forest Department Thekkady offers facilities for elephant rides through the jungle from 10 to 5 The duration of a ride is 30 minutes with a fare of Rs.30 / per person.

Kumily: 4 km from Thekkady, a city plant, closely related to Thekkady, is situated on the outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary. A major shopping center and spice Trade Center. Most of the intermediate accommodations in Periyar region is in kumily.

Mullaiperiyar Dam: Mullaiperiyar dam was built by the British in 1895. It is at Periyar river where the flow comes from Thekkady. Although the dam is now in Kerala, most of the water in the reservoir is still released to Tamil Nadu and give rise to considerable political tension between the two states. The dam is 175 meters high in altitude and is 5704 meters long.

Munnar: Munnar was the favorite resort of the then British rulers of colonial times. Munnar, the breathtaking beautiful - an oasis of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Endless expanses of tea plantations, exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air Munnar has all these and much more. It is the place you never want to leave. Its altitude 1600 meters to 1800 meters above sea level. Temperature Min 0 ° C Max 25 ° C - Season: August to March

Pothamedu: Pothamedu offers a spectacular view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar, which is 6 kilometers away, is ideal for trekking and long mountain trip. Devikulam: This idyllic hill station with its Velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air a rare experience. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surrounds a good picnic spot and ideal for trout fishing.