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Explore The Rustic Life Of Thekkady With Lunch

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: India, Kerala, Thekkady
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  • 9 hours
  • Thekkady
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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. On this day tour of Thekkady visit a coffee and spice plantation, learn about beekeeping, chocolate and poppadom making. Also visit a South Indian ashram (monastery).

Highlights
• Visit to a coffee & spice plantation
• Views from Valiyapara & Ottakathalamedu
• Santhigiri ashram

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Periyar, Kerala, India

You will be picked up from your hotel in Periyar and driven to a coffee plantation in nearby Thekkady. After the tour of the plantation you will also get to see how your daily dose of coffee is produced before it ends up in your cup.

Drive next to the vantage point of Valiyapara, which literally means ‘giant rock’. From here you can get a full view of Thekkady, its paddy fields and plantations.

Also visit a farm and learn about beekeeping and honey collection. See how your crunchy poppadoms are made.



Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Santhigiri, 01 Munnar - Kumily Hwy, Kumily, Thekkady 685509 India

The next stop is Santhigiri Ashram. Spend some time watching the residents as they make coir products and weave fabrics at their handlooms. You will also get a chance to interact with the Swamiji (head monk) and seek his spiritual guidance.

Take a break for lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.



Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Spice Walk, Spring Valley Murikkady, Thekkady 685536 India

After lunch, visit a spice plantation and see how spices like nutmeg, cardamom and pepper are grown.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ottakathalamedu View Point Road, Ottakathalamedu View Point Rd, Thekkady, Kumily, Kerala 685509, India

Your next stop is Ottakathalamedu, a viewpoint on the top of a mountain that offers a spectacular view of the Thekkady Dam and surrounding hills.

End your visit of Thekkady with a performance of some folk dances of Kerala.

At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Periyar.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Lunch (beverage excluded)
  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person
  • Entry/Admission - Spice Walk

Exclusions
  • Food or drink, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart problems.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Periyar, Kerala, India
Traveler pickup is offered
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.


Departure Time

10:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours


User's Reviews

kamalkeswani

10 Jun, 2022

The best part was the elephant ride and shower. The kids loved it. Visit to the Periyar national park was also good. Kathakli dance show is a must watch.

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