Thekkady is an important tourist destination situated at a distance of 150 kilometer from Kerala and is a popular hill resort. Thekkady is one of the finest known natural wildlife sanctuaries and it has a history dating back to the year 1934, when the then state government took initiative to establish the Nellikampathy Sanctuary.The Thekkady wildlife sanctuary is popularly known as the Periyar Tiger Reserve. This area is popular for its wildlife tours, jungle adventure holidays, wildlife adventure and jungle trekking tours. This sanctuary is special as it is ideal for watching and observing animals in their natural habitat. The Periyar wildlife sanctuary is situated on the banks of an artificially created lake, that is the Periyar Lake. Animals commonly spotted in this sanctuary are elephants, tigers and spotted deer, gaur and sambhar. The Periyar Lake serves as a water relief for the animals at the reserve.The Thekkady hill resort is popularly know as the Idukki hill resort and is popular among tourists for its scenic beauty, exciting elephant rides and boating among other interesting activities.India Profile offers just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in Thekkady. The city offers you various hotel packages with the best of facilities. Enjoy the luxuries of life on your stay at the hotel. For your convenience we also offer you the facility of online hotel booking, and reservations for Thekkady hotels. |