City life is all about hustle and grind. But there’s nothing like the experience of heading to Thekkady and feasting the eyes on breathtaking scenery in every direction. One of the quietest getaways on the planet, Thekkady has sparse traffic and commotion. It's the perfect place to elope thanks to its jungle hideaways, and private romantic corners. You can also go bamboo rafting, trekking to the forests, nature walks together with family, friends or that significant other.
Thekkady Travel Guide
Top luxury hotels in Thekkady for that feel-good factor
Who hasn’t dreamt of sleeping in posh cottage built overlooking the mountains enveloped in romantic clouds or a surreal lake and that too if that place happens to be Thekkady?
Mid-range hotels in Thekkady we are drooling over
Thekkady is a gem of a place for the travellers besotted with the beauty of South India, more so, Kerala. And, with a new crop of trendsetting hotels in town, there is truly something for everyone, including the ones no...more
Best affordable options for your stay in Thekkady
Finding a budget hotel in Thekkady and its next-door neighbour Kumily is not a tough job, but finding a good one can be a bit daunting especially if you are new to place.
Places to stay in and around Periyar
Typical of a famous tourism destination, Kumily (or Thekkady), the base town to visit Periyar National Park, is inundated with guest houses and hotels over a range of budget. Though this town is not that significantly bi...more
The ultimate guide to the best South Indian restaurants in Thekkady
It is a pleasure to eat in a restaurant where the special spice blends of Keralan cuisine are allowed to mingle with our taste buds for real.
Cafés in Thekkady for happy feasting
Is there anything better than good food when you are on a holiday, and that too, in a beautiful place like Thekkady? Think simple — but delicious — continental breakfast, French bites, and not to forget Italian pizzas.
An odyssey to Thekkady’s major attractions
Whenever I think about places to visit in Thekkady, sights of beautiful hills, trees, elephants, deer, forests, waterfalls and spices start coming to my mind.
In and around Periyar National Park
Kerala’s noted wildlife wonder, Periyar Tiger Reserve ( also known as the Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary), can be accessed from a small town called Kumily, just at the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Kumil...more
Top ways to explore Periyar Tiger Sanctuary
The Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is known for its population of elephants and tigers, making it a veritable pit stop on the Kerala itineraries, for wildlife enthusiastic travellers. The main dra...more
Peek inside Thekkady’s local (and spicy) shopping scene
Seeing as Thekkady has no shortage of quality shopping, it should come as no surprise that the thrift scene is equally to-the-point. To make your life a little easier, we’ve done the tough job of rounding up the best thi...more
Backwaters & more—alluring weekend getaways near Thekkady
There is more to Thekkady than its lush hills and scenic beauty. If you look beyond what the picturesque town offers, you’ll find more pleasure hidden in its next-door neighbours destinations like Varkala, Alleppey, Koch...more
24 hours in Thekkady
There are so many nuances to think about — getting vacation permits from your boss, planning flights/train journeys, shopping for the trip and so on — that having some help on planning your travel itinerary can be a brea...more
A 48 hours’ itinerary for Thekkady
It doesn't matter if you're going on a road sojourn, heading backpacking, or making way to a resort for some “me” time. Having easy access to input from the ones “been there, done that” can be helpful before you start fi...more
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