Home to the famous Periyar national park, a prominent place of tourist attraction, Thekkady Kerala is a beautiful honeymoon destination too for newlyweds. Located at a distance of approximately 250 kilometers from Trivandrum, Thekkady is situated very close to the Kerala Tamilnadu border.
Housing the sanctuary, Thekkady Kerala is home to thick dense evergreen, semi evergreen, savannah grass and deciduous forests. For tourists and nature enthusiasts the sanctuary houses elephants, tigers, Gaur, lion tailed Macaques, Nilgiri langurs and more. The famous sanctuary is a thick evergreen forest which came to be known as the tiger reserve in 1978.
Periyar Lake
Thekkady has earned the liking of several outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The thick evergreen forest remains undisturbed andd true to nature. The artificially created Mullai Periyar dam across the river Periyar makes the park look charming. Thekkady Kerala is known for the famous Periyar Lake. At the Periyar Lake the famous attraction are the herd of elephants approaching in unison and quenching their thirst in the lake. IF there is a baby elephant you can catch a firsthand glimpse of how beautifully the entire herd is protective of the baby. To watch the elephants travel in a group and play in the water, splashing water from their trunks is hard to describe on a scale of how exciting the whole view is.
Besides elephant herds you can also watch the Bison’s, Deer’s and other wild animals come down to the lake and drink water. You can enjoy the natural faced of the sanctuary and take a tour of the jungle through the Jeep Safari. Boating facilities have been provided in the lake area. Bamboo boat rides are one to be tried.
Boat cruise at Thekkady
A boat cruise in the Periyar Lake has contributed tremendously towards the excitement element in Thekkady. A dream destination in India, Thekkady makes for an ideal honeymoon destination in Kerala you should considered visiting. The 120 years old “Surki dam” stands built across Periyar, Poornain Vedic dialect makes the dam in Thekkady a popular go to place.
Thekkady Kerala is the country’s largest Tiger reserve. Besides rare species of flora and fauna, Thekkady is home to a bounty of tribal culture, natural lifestyle and touch of nature. For nature lovers, Thekkady is a stairway to heaven.
Mangaladevi temple
Deep inside the Periyar forest you will find a thousand year old temple of Mangaladevi if you believe you can seek divine intervention. The temple is believed to be the place where Kannagi betrayed her grudge. Kannagi was a Tamil legend.
For an adventure seeker who wishes to find the untouched and unexplored lands of Gods own country Paruthampura, in Idukki very close to Peerumedu is an ideal destination to head to for an unplanned trek, hike or adventure drive. The area remains unexplored and beckons the lonely traveler to find his or her solace here.