Thekkady, located near Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary, is a popular destination in Kerala. Thekkady can be visited from Munnar, a picturesque hill station in Kerala. Some also prefer visiting from Thekkady to Munnar.

Thekkady is famous for its spice plantations, jungles, and wildlife. The jungle walks and spice plantation visits can be done with expert guides. The guides show, as well as share knowledge on different spices available here and the wildlife diversity which can be spotted only during border hikes, jungle patrolling in the night and during jungle, walks in the morning.

Thekkady boating rides, bamboo raft rides along with forest hiking, can give you a glimpse of the animals in the Periyar Sanctuary. The border hiking between the altitudes of 900 to 1300 m, however, gives a better view of the diverse flora and fauna of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

The most exciting part of the Thekkady jungle tour is the night patrolling along with the Periyar Tiger Reserve. It is believed to be the best opportunity for spotting a tiger in this reserve. There are many good hotels and resorts in Thekkady for an overnight stay. The distance of Thekkady from Munnar is around 91 km and can take around 3 hours 10 minutes to reach. It is recommended to have a night stay in Thekkady for soaking in the natural vistas of Thekkady.