Thekkady/Uduki District in the Kerala State of India. It is India’s largest wildlife sanctuary and a famous tourist spot. It is spread over an area of 777 Sq.Kms nearly half of which is thick evergreen forest, surrounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25 Sq.Kms. It is located about 114 kms from Kottayam Railway station, 257 kms from Trivandrum, 114 kms from Madurai city and airport and 145 km from Cochin International Airport.
Thekkady - Best time to Visit
The best time to visit Thekkady is from October to February when the maximum temperature is 270 and minimum is 150 making it the ideal time for sightseeing, Wildlife safaris are common during this time. Summer (March to May) is hot and humid but also a good time for sightseeing as wild animals are spotted near water bodies, you can also visit Mangala Devi Temple as the gates are open during this time.
Thekkady - Places to Visit
Activities like elephant riding, canoeing, plantation tours, bird watching and boating are on the checklist of tourists visiting the place. The artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar River adds to the beauty of the place. The place can be explored through trekking, boating or jeep Safari. It is also a famous tourist destination for honeymooners.
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