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Thekkady
Altitude is 900-1800 mt
above the sea level

Thekkady: Thekkady brings to mind the images of elephants in their original
exposure, unending chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. In the
Periyar forest of Thekkadi is one of the best and finest wildlife reserves in
India. May be the major place in Kerala of trekking and mountaineering.
The altitude of this exquisite place is 900-1800 mt above the sea level.
Things to do in Thekkady
Elephant rides-Time:1000-1700 hrs. Duration of trip - 30 minutes. Tickets are
available from Wildlife Information Counter, Ph: 04869 222028.
Trekking areas-Kurisumala near Kumily. Pullumedu. Ottakathamedu. Grampi.
Forest Department (Ph: 04869 222028) conducts daily treks from the boatlanding
station at Thekkady to the Nellikkampetty area and Mana-kkavala.Starting 0700
hrs. Plantation tours - Cardamom, Pepper, Coffee and tea plantations, factories,
surrounding hill regions and tribal settlements cover this trip. Plantation tours
are arranged from District Tourism Information Office, Thekkady Jn., Kumily.
Ph: 04869 222620.
Boat cruise on the Periyar lake - 0700,0930,1130, 1400, 1600 hrs. The forest
department (Ph: 04869 222028) and the KTDC (Ph: 04869 222023) conduct
boating trips.

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