Thekkady Spice Plantation, Kerala
Also known as Periyar, Thekaddy is home to the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve, where you can enjoy nature walks through the Tiger Trail and boat rides on the Periyar Lake during your Kerala Vacation.
But aside from these, another major attraction here is the Thekkady Spice Plantation, which offers captivating farms to wander in and enjoy the aroma of the fresh spices that are grown and cultivated here.
There are various kinds of spices cultivated in this plantation, including a variety of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, turmeric, ginger and curry, but the spice that is most abundantly found in these farms is pepper.
There are many activities that you can enjoy in this plantation and make your trip more fun and memorable. You can walk amidst the terraced and green farms, while hearing the murmuring sound of the rippling streams, or go for a nature walk or bird watching trek, while you taste the various spices along the trail.
As you can see, you can pick up a few packets of the spices that make for a good buy. Aside from these, you can visit the Sahyadri Organic tea factory, where you will find specially designed vantage points to get great views around the place.