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Thekkaddy Travel
The
very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains
of hills and spice scented plantations. 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.
General Info
Altitude: 900-1800 m above sea level
Rainfall: 2500 mm
Going There
Road: There are frequent buses from Kumily (4 km away) to various tourist
centres.
Distance of a few major towns from Thekkady
Kumily: 4 km (15 mts) Sabarimala via Pullumedu: 50 km (2 hrs) Idukki: 65 km
(2 1/2 hrs) Munnar: 106 km (4 hrs) Kumarakom: 128 km (4 hrs) Sabarimala via
Erumeli: 134 km (4 hrs) Kodaikanal: 149 km (5 hrs) Alappuzha: 164 km (5 hrs)
Kollam: 220 km (6 hrs) Ooty: 390 km (11 hrs)
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Thekkady Excursion
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