Thekkady - Nature's Lovers' Destinations

How to Reach Thekkady?

To reach Thekkady, many land roads connect it with many destinations in India; for example, through Kerala airport, you can take a bus, or you can easily get a bus from Madurai, Kottayam, or Ernakulam.
 

What is the Best Time to Visit Thekkady India?

The weather in Thekkady is tropical as it is located in the Idukki district of Kerala at 890m above sea level. is very exotic and the seasonal diversity in the temperate is not extreme; moreover, the weather is characterized by pleasant Summer and cool winters. 

There are three different climate conditions in Thekkady namely Winter, Summer, and Monsoon.
The Winter season starts between December and February and the maximum temperature is about 27 Celsius, the lowest average temperature in the entire year is in January as the average temperature is around 21.4 °C | 70.5 °F, but the days are warm and it is only cold at night during this season. 

The Summer season is from March to May, the average temperature is about 35 °C | 20 °F. March and April are considered to be the driest months due to the high humidity, but this kind of weather attracts tourists who are interested in wildlife as the animals gather around the water bodies so it is very easy to spot them. The Monsoon season is from June to September with an average temperature of 25 °C | 19 °F. 

This season is marked by the heavy rainfall which brings freshness and greenery making the place even more beautiful. So, the best time to visit Thekkady is from September to April. Tourists who are not too keen on rain should avoid visiting Thekkady during the height of monsoon months.

What is the Story Behind Thekkady India?

Thekkady is located in Kerala city, so here is important information about this city. Kerala is a small state forming only 1% of the total area of India. It is situated on the southwestern coast of India, bordered from the north by Karnataka from the east by Tamil Ndau, and the south and the west by the Arabian Sea. The capital of Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram. 

Although the mountainous belt of the Western Ghats isolates the state from the Indian interior places, the state developed a parallel culture and unique traditions. Kerala is blessed with natural beauty, and there are a lot of water bodies and rivers such as Chalakudi, and Pamba. And there is a chain of lagoons and backwaters along the coast known as Venice of India. These watery coastal areas are interspersed with plants like coconut palm groves. The tropical weather and the greenery made Kerala a home of wildlife and unique animals such as Mammals include sambar deer, Nilgiri tahrs (wild goat-like animals), rare lion-tailed macaques, bonnet monkeys, King cobras, peacocks, and hornbills. Moreover, there are a lot of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks such as Tiger Reserve and Periyar National Park.

Malayalam is the main language of communication and education, this language is spoken by an ethnic group called the Malayalis, they form the majority of the population in Kerala, and they are the descendants of the early people who inhabited India. The majority of the population follows Hinduism, and around one-fourth of the population follows Islam, the Muslims of Moplah living in the Malabar coast are forming the largest Muslim community in Kerala. Large groups of the population (around one-fifth ) practice Christianity making Kerala a city with one of the largest Christian groups in India. However, there are important ethnic minority communities including Tamils, Gujarati, Jews, Indians-Indians, and Sikhs. Regarding education, Kerala has succeeded in making one of the most advanced educational systems and also succeeded in eradicating the highest levels of illiteracy. 

There are Primary, middle, and secondary schools and elementary education is mandatory; moreover, there are industrial training institutions and colleagues for science and arts and a lot of universities such as the University of Kerala and Cochin University of Science and Technology. 

Kerala, like most cities in India, is distinguished by its interest in festivals, so adults and children go out to celebrate festivals in the streets and give sweets to people in the streets, whether they are city people or tourists, and the most prominent symbol in these festivals and celebrations is the elephant that symbolizes many things, one of the famous festivals is Onam Festival, which takes place during August and September, the harvest months, which brings happiness to all residents of Kerala state. One of the most famous arts in Kerala is Kathakali which is very similar to Japanese kabuki.

Best Things to Do in Thekkady India:

There are a lot of interesting activities in Thekkady such as:

1. You can tour the Tiger Reserve, which is located near the Periyar River, called the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is the main attraction in Thekkady, you will see many types of plants, orchids, Indian pine, as well as types of wild animals such as tigers, elephants, deer, squirrels and many more.
2. You can visit the Periyar Lake, which is an artificial lake formed by the Mulabriar Dam across the Periyar River, which adds more charm to the place, you can watch the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake.
3. You can visit the Spice Garden, in which you will learn about the many types of spices that India is famous for, there are many stores that you can buy spices from
4. Elephant riding is one of the most popular and exciting activities in Thekkady and it is available in the Tiger Reserve and Spice Farms. We recommend that you try it with a local guide.
5. For adventure lovers, you can ride wooden pontoons for boats and explore the natural areas along the river in Thekkady.