A Day in Thekkady - Exploring the Beauty of Nature

1. 8:00 AM: Nature Walk
   Located in the heart of Thekkady, this is a perfect start to your day with a guided tour through the lush forests, where you will get to witness the fascinating flora and fauna of the place.
   Time and Distance from Last Location: 0 minutes (Starting Point)
2. 10:00 AM: Spice Plantation Tour
   A land filled with Spice and Tea plantations, take a two-hour tour to appreciate the spices found and grown in the region. Pepper, cardamom, cinnamon are few examples.
   Time and Distance from Last Location: 2 hours (10.2 km)
3. 12:30 PM: Lunch at Periyar House Restaurant
   The Periyar House Restaurant provides delicacies ranging from North Indian to South Indian cuisine. It is located in the heart of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking the lake surrounded by Sri Lankan and Western Ghats Mountains.
   Time and Distance from Last Location: 30 minutes (9.4 km)
4. 2:00 PM: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
   The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many endangered species of animals and birds. Take an hour-long boat ride around the Periyar Lake situated inside the sanctuary, where you will get to witness the beauty of nature.
   Time and Distance from Last Location: 10 minutes (3.3 km)
5. 4:00 PM: Kalari Centre Show
   The Kalari Centre is an astonishing vivaciousness centre where you can relish a 60-minute performance showcasing the traditional art of fighting.
   Time and Distance from Last Location: 20 minutes (9.4 km)

Time and Costs Estimates

• Nature Walk (2 hours, 500 INR)
• Spice Plantation Tour (2 hours, 300 INR)
• Lunch at Periyar House Restaurant (1 hour, 500 INR)
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (1 hour, 500 INR)
• Kalari Centre Show (1 hour, 1000 INR)

Total Estimated Costs: 2800 INR

Useful tips

For those who are interested in booking tickets for activities, pre-booking online is recommended to assure entrance as some of the attractions have limited tickets. Moreover, renting a bike or car can be a better and cost-effective mode of transportation.

If you have more time, explore the Elephant Junction, Mudra Cultural Centre, and Chellarkovil viewpoint. If you have less time, skip the Spice Plantation Tour and the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat ride.