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Top 4 day trips things to do in Thekkady

When Thekkady is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Explore The Rustic Life Of Thekkady1

    1. Explore The Rustic Life Of Thekkady

    · 9 hours

    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

  2. Visit to an Organic Farm in Cumbum Valley with Bullock Cart ride2

    2. Visit to an Organic Farm in Cumbum Valley with Bullock Cart ride

    · 5 hours

    On this half-day tour visit an organic farm located in the fertile Cumbum valley of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Learn about the basic tenets of organic farming as you stroll through the fruit plantations. Take a bullock cart ride and enjoy the laid back charm of the countryside. End the tour with a sumptuous lunch prepared from freshly sourced ingredients. Highlights: • Introduction to organic farming • Visit to a South Indian farmhouse • Bullock cart ride • Lunch (beverage excluded)

  3. Explore The Rustic Life Of Thekkady With Lunch3

    3. Explore The Rustic Life Of Thekkady With Lunch

    5.0· 1 reviews· 9 hours

    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

  4. Private Full Day Wild Trails at Thekkady4

    4. Private Full Day Wild Trails at Thekkady

    3.0· 3 reviews· 10 hours

    Experience the untamed beauty of Thekkady on a full-day private tour that blends thrilling adventure, natural exploration, and vibrant cultural encounters. This immersive day trip includes a jeep safari, a walk through fragrant spice plantations, a peaceful boat ride on Periyar Lake, and a captivating Kathakali dance performance—ideal for nature enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.

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