Thekkady, is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range. Due to its unmatched natural beauty and serenity, this small town is visited by a large number of tourists every year. The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Even a casual visitor to this place will not fail to observe the special ecological pattern of Thekkady.

Thekkady located in Idukki District. A visit to Thekkady also provides you the opportunity to see wildlife at close ranges, besides the varied vegetation and a wide variety of birds. Lying at an altitude of 700-1900 m above sea level, Thekkady has a cool and comfortable climate.

Thekkady - The very sound of the name conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hill and spice scented plantations. In the crisp, cool air of the Western Ghats you will experience the most enchanting holiday. With the animals of the wild and the simple mountain people. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.

The Thekkady sanctuary is one of the best in the country for watching and photographing wild life. Thekkady is on the border with state of Tamil Nadu , in fact just 5 kilometers from the border town of Kumily which is very well connected by bus to both Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Notable among the denizens of Periyar are the tigers, the majestic Asiatic wild elephants and the distinctive Nilgiri langur. Other animals include the wild boar, wild dog, bison, bear and leopards. Amongst the avifauna, the most profuse are herons, egrets, darters, kingfishers and the great Malabar grey hornbill. A cruise through the waters of Periyar lake around which the wild -life sanctuary is situated, offers a soul - stirring pleasant experience.

Information about Thekkady

Geographical Location
Latitudinal parallels      : 9° 15' and 9° 40' North
Longitudinal meridians  : 76°55' and 77°25' East

Climate
Climate in Thekkady is tropical and can be visited any time of the year. The place is pleasant throughout the year, but best time to visit the tropical place is between September to May. The mean minimum temperature is 16 degree Celsius and the mean maximum temperature is 31 degree Celsius.

Temperature : 11° - 27° C
Rainfall         : 2500 mm
Altitude         : 700-1900 M above sea level.

Language Spoken
Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and English.

How to reach Thekkady

By Air    : The nearest national airports are Cochin (200 km) and Madurai (140 km).
By Rail   : The nearest railhead is Kottayam on the Ernakulam - Thiruvananthapuram line.
By Road : The nearest town is Kumily(4 km). Periyar is connected by bus service from Thiruvananthapuram(271 km), Cochin(200 km), Kottayam(114 km), & Madurai(140 km).