Exploring the best of Thekkady in its natural allures

Kerala is one of the states in India that are most blessed by the nature. The state is composed of several parts that are always covered with greenery and Thekkady is one of the them. Home to a wide species of flora and fauna, Thekkady is amongst the places where the modernization is yet to come. It is simply an unspoiled and unpolluted place where tourists can head to spend a relaxing holiday exploring the nature at its raw form. Situated very close to the Periyar National Park the city is one of the most tourists-busy cities in the country. Well, to be precise, Thekkady is more of a town than a city, and modernization is at its erstwhile stage in the city. It is situated within the Idukki district of the state, and is also in close proximity to Kumily. The city is also easily accessible from Tamil Nadu via Kumily, which is a major city in the region situated on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

From a tourist's point of view, Thekkady is a destination filled with multiple opportunities to relish. Obviously, the captivating natural allure of the city are the most dominant attractions of the city. Apart from that, there also exist number of fun tourist destinations near to the city. The most renowned ones include: Gavi Forest, Periyar Lake, Elephant Junction, Mangala Devi Temples, and Periyar Tiger Reserve. Most of these tourist attractions are most ideal for the nature buffs and sightseers. The entire region is a serene environment that provides one with the must needed break from the chaos of any typical city life.

The quietude replete locations of Thekkady are best places to find solitude. Plus, the thick jungles where the crickets and the birds fill the surroundings, are the ideal places to get familiar with the beauty of nature.

 

When in the city, a trip to the Periyar Lake is simply a must do. People head to the lake for boating and picnics. The lake is a man-made lake in the surrounding of the nation wide popular Periyar National Park. In year 1895 the Mullaperiyar Dam was constructed to make the good use of the water of Periyar river, which thus created the lake. Today, the lake has become the major source of water to the wildlife that abides in the region. Animals, particularly the elephants come here search of water, and watching them drink the water, or relax across the lake is one of the most popular activity amongst the tourists. The lake is easily accessible, and tourist can head of their own to the lake. Meanwhile, there are some good hotels in Thekkady which also provide touring services to the lake.

Apart from that, Kadathanadan Kalari Centre is another popular place that is worth visiting. In fact, it is the one place where tourists throng in large numbers when they visit the city. The centre is primarily known for educating the people about the regional martial arts, which is believed to be 3000 years plus old. Trained martial artists also puts into display the traditional fighting style, which is a thrill to watch. Performances are done daily from 6 PM to 7 PM. Meanwhile, the good thing is that almost every Thekkady tour packages include a tour of the centre in their list of itineraries, so there is hardly any chance that one miss it.