Thekkady is in the Idukki district of Kerala State. It comes under the Periyar River region. Thekkady is the base to reach the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The Periyar region is known for its picturesque river valley surrounded by dense forests. You can take a round of the forest on a boat cruise in the Periyar River. Thekkady is the right choice to get away from the routine of a busy life. \\r\\nThekkady is at a distance of 140 km from Madurai, 185 km from Kochi, 110 km from Kottayam and 253 km from Tiruvanthapuram. Kochi, Tiruvanthapuram and Madurai are connected by air. You can decide to take any destination among the above to reach Idukki. Nearest railhead is Kumarakom (114 km). You can choose to travel via Kochi covering Munnar (a popular hill station in Kerala) and Idukki. \\r\\nThekkady is a small town. The main attraction is the Periyar boat cruise. It may take an hour to take a round of the Periyar Lake. You would encounter (if you are lucky) wild Elephants, tigers, mammals, herd of Sambar deer and birds on your way. The scenic beauty of the reservoir is worth mentioning. Apart from the boat ride you can also visit some spice gardens (cardamom, pepper, nutmeg, tea and coffee plantations) in Kumily and Murikkady. One can even go for a trekking with a trained guide. \\r\\n
