2025 Thekkady Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

#asiabudgetchallenge 🐘 Thekkady – Gateway to the Wild Side of Kerala Home to the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady offers jungle safaris, bamboo rafting, and spice plantation tours in a lush, hilly setting. Top Spots: Periyar Lake, Elephant Junction, Spice Garden Walks Budget: USD 20–30/day Best Time: October to March

Day 1: Arrival in Kochi – Explore the Heritage • Arrive in Kochi (Cochin) • Visit: Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace, Jew Town • Enjoy a Kathakali dance performance in the evening • Overnight stay in Kochi ……………………………………………………. Day 2: Kochi to Munnar (Approx. 4–5 hours drive) • Scenic drive through hills, waterfalls, and tea plantations • En route: Visit Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls • Reach Munnar and relax • Overnight stay in Munnar ………………………………………………………. Day 3: Munnar Sightseeing • Visit: Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Tea Museum • Optional: Tea plantation walk or jeep safari • Overnight stay in Munnar ………………………………………………….. Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady (Approx. 3–4 hours drive) • Drive through spice plantations and mountain roads • Visit: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (boat ride on Periyar Lake) • Optional: Kalaripayattu (martial art) show or spice garden visit • Overnight stay in Thekkady ………………………………………………………… Day 5: Thekkady to Alleppey (Approx. 4–5 hours drive) • Travel to Alleppey for backwater experience • Check-in to a private houseboat • Cruise through palm-lined canals, villages, and paddy fields • Enjoy traditional Kerala meals onboard • Overnight stay on the houseboat …………………………………………………. Day 6: Alleppey to Kochi (Approx. 1.5–2 hours drive) – Departure • Morning check-out from houseboat • Return to Kochi for departure • Optional: Last-minute shopping at Lulu Mall or local markets TIPS: 💊 Carry Basic Medicines -Bring meds for motion sickness, altitude issues, fever 🚗 Be Cautious on Roads -Hill roads have sharp turns. Hire experienced drivers. -Avoid late-night travel due to fog or low visibility. #backwatersofalleppey #travel #naturalwonders #familytravel #myitinerary #afternoonteatime #vacation #Kochikerala

#celebratewithtrip #thekkady #kerala #india #kalari #kalaripayattu Witness the less explored and less known form of martial art, its called Kalaripayattu. Its amazing to see different art and style of martial art We went to Thekkady in Kerala to see this and its beyond our expectations Thekkady is small yet one of most beautiful town in Kerala and is major tourist attraction