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Thekkady, picturesquely located in South
India, Kerala's highlands near the
Periyar river and home to the renowned
Periyar Tiger Reserve. With its unspoilt
tropical forests and its incredible
wealth of animal and plant life, is a
naturalist's paradise.
Protected tropical bio-sphere * Moist
deciduous forests and grass lands * Rare
tropical varieties of flora and fauna *
Endemic and near-endemic species *
Marked increase in tiger population over
the years due to conservation efforts *
Exotica like orchids, fungi, medicinal
plants * Rich in migratory and resident
bird species.
At the core of the Periyar Tiger Reserve
is the serene Periyar Lake, uniquely
marked by half-submerged tree stumps
like wonder-struck spectators to
nature's glory. Encircling the waters
are the lush tropical forests in which
the majestic tiger roams, free and
protected.
The sanctuary is home to an amazing
richness of wildlife, and is considered
one of the finest in the country for
observing and photographing animal life,
especially the wild Asiatic elephant.
Besides the tiger and elephant, the rare
lion-tailed macaque, sambar deer, the
elusive leopard, wild boar and guar, the
largest wild cattle, flourish in the
recesses of the jungles. Local and
migratory birds, reptiles, and many
plant species add variety and depth to
its forest wealth.
The journey to Thekkady takes you
through quaint little hill-towns and
softly contoured hill slopes surrounded
by plantations of tea, coffee and spices
like cardamom and pepper. The air, fresh
and rejuvenating, is fragrant with the
delicate aromas of this spice district.
Superbly scenic drive to Thekkady * Cool
and salubrious climate all year even in
summer * Lush vegetation of the
rain-drenched Western Ghats.
Trekking * Guided forest tours Wildlife
safaris * Elephant rides * Bird watching
* Trips to tea plantations & factories
Spice plantation tours Camping * Angling
* Boating
ADVENTURES
Walk the wild path and let our
experienced guides take you on a
trekking trip or a guided walking tour.
Under the dense forest cover is a
cacophony of sounds; the shrill scolding
cicadas, the chirping birds, the chatter
of monkeys and innumerable other unseen
creatures that engulf you in their
ceaseless river of communication. See
some rare plant species close up, and if
you are in luck, fresh pug marks could
add thrill to the tiger trail>
The local tribal guides share the wisdom
of centuries to reveal the secrets of
the forests. No one understands better
than them the closely interdependent,
yet tenuous, links between man, the
forest and all its inhabitants.
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