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Boat Cruise at Periyar Lake

Boat cruise is the best mode in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to watch the wildlife from a close distance. Boating in Thekkady is arranged by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) in the Periyar Lake and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area. The land surrounding the lake is commonly frequented by wildlife.
Read More Elephants are the most common wildlife you can see on the shores of the reservoir. Apart from Elephants, the sight of Wild Boar and Sambar Deer is also possible. The upper deck in the boat is best for wildlife viewing. The tickets for boating is issued at Thekkady Boating Point which is 4.5 Km from Kumily Bus Stand. The boats are mostly crowded and better to come early and allocate good amount of buffer time for boating. Early morning and evening are the best times to spot wildlife.
The duration of boat ride is usually one to two hours. Seating capacity of the boats vary from 15 to 150. Equipped with high standards of safety, boating in Thekkady is a wonderful experience suited for tourists of all age groups. Small two seater boats are also available.
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Bamboo Rafting

A comforting, yet exciting bamboo rafting through some of the dense forests of Periyar Tiger Reserve! This bamboo rafting is part of the 'nature walk' of eco-tourism project by the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
The trip usually commences by 8 in the morning and will conclude by 5 in the evening.
Read More A trek through the dense forest will take you to the starting point. A thrilling three hours is guaranteed for those opting bamboo rafting in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. While rafting, keep your eyes and ears open to take in some of the beautiful visuals and captivating sounds. And photographers will get no time to take their fingers from the shutter button.
Butterflies with fascinating wing patterns, flowers with dazzling hues, wild animals like elephants, gaur, sambar... all are here by the banks to welcome you. This is one of the richest and most diverse bio-diversity spots in the Western Ghats. The reflection of the forest-clad hills on the lake is an arresting spectacle.
Each team comprising ten tourists will be accompanied by an armed forest guard and four guides. Most of these guides belong to the tribal communities, who are familiar with every nook and cranny of these dense forests. They are part of the Eco Development Project launched by the government.
The travellers will be provided breakfast comprising bread, jam, and fruits. Tea, snacks and packed lunch will also be served en route. The raft journey finally takes one to the catchment area of the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Those who want to spend some more time in the jungle can opt for a stay at the Jungle Inn - a one-bedroom accommodation made of bamboo. It resembles the traditional tree-top huts of Kerala called erumadam.
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Elephant Rides

Elephant ride is another interesting activity available for tourists in Thekkady. A highly sought after activity, elephant rides provide tourists with optimum views of the spice plantations which are a part of the route traversed during the ride. The light gentle breeze that usually graces the spice plantations are capable of rejuvenating the senses with the aroma of spices.
Read More Elephant rides are an ideal method of accessing otherwise inaccessible areas of the Periyar National Park. Capable of traversing difficult terrain with ease, elephants can easily walk through areas where vehicular travel is difficult. Elephant safaris are equipped with a "howdah" on the back of the elephant on which two tourists sit, with an umbrella over the riders' head. Elephant trainers will be at side, walking along with the elephant. The duration of the activity is from 30 minutes to one hour.
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Guided Nature Walk

Different nature trails traversing diverse habitats form the trekking routes, generally 4 to 5 km. in length. This is an interpretive programme offering excellent opportunity to watch birds, butterflies and other wildlife. The trails often pass through evergreen and moist deciduous forests interspersed with marshy grasslands. The Nature walk is the right programme to feel nature, hear her whispers and smell her flowers.
Read More A two and half hour trekking programme that starts from the Periyar Lake which covers the moist deciduous forest and grass lands accompanied by a tribal guide .The timing of this trek is 7am, 7.30am, 10am, 10.30am, 2pm, and 2.30pm Maximum 6 persons and Minimum 4 person in which 4 slots going at a time.
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Tribal Heritage Tours

Jungle Scout in Thekkady is a regular night patrolling programme in the fringes of the Eco-development zone of the Tiger Reserve in the company of armed guards between 7 pm and 4 am (7pm-10,10-1am,1-4am). This programme injects excitement into the experience while keeping smugglers at bay. One really feels like a cop protecting the precious forest wealth. Of course, these best suits younger visitors fit and disciplined enough to walk in the silence of the night.
Read More This programme providing a rare opportunity to observe some of the rare night life of Periyar Tiger reserve, such as civets, mouse deer, flying squirrel and various nocturnal bird species at their silent best. visitors will also be contributing directly to protecting the buffer zone and fringe areas of the reserve, as they travel in the company of forest watchers and trained guides.Visitors intended to participate in this programme are expected to have good level of physical and mental fitness required for travelling through the wilderness at night.
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Jungle Scouting

Jungle Scout in Thekkady is a regular night patrolling programme in the fringes of the Eco-development zone of the Tiger Reserve in the company of armed guards between 7 pm and 4 am (7pm-10,10-1am,1-4am). This programme injects excitement into the experience while keeping smugglers at bay. One really feels like a cop protecting the precious forest wealth. Of course, these best suits younger visitors fit and disciplined enough to walk in the silence of the night.
Read More This programme providing a rare opportunity to observe some of the rare night life of Periyar Tiger reserve, such as civets, mouse deer, flying squirrel and various nocturnal bird species at their silent best. visitors will also be contributing directly to protecting the buffer zone and fringe areas of the reserve, as they travel in the company of forest watchers and trained guides.Visitors intended to participate in this programme are expected to have good level of physical and mental fitness required for travelling through the wilderness at night.
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Spice Plantation visits and Shopping:

The history of spices in Kerala dates back to the ancient history. Kerala can be dubbed as one of the spice capitals in the world. The fertile land of Kerala has an abundance of tea, coffee and spice plantation of various sizes. Thekkady is especially known for its cardamom, pepper, vanilla etc. Other than seeing these crops, also get to learn about how it is cultivated, maintained and reaped. Get to mingle with the local farmers and get to know more about the spices. You will also get to buy these spices and tea from the local shops.
Read More There are number of shops selling organic garden fresh spices in this region at reasonable rates. These shops at the local market are indeed a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Along with this you can also get to get a little knowledge of the spices here on asking the local sellers and farmers. Take back as much as you can; also choose small packets that can be used as souvenirs.
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