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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns. On this day tour of Thekkady visit a coffee and spice plantation, learn about beekeeping, chocolate and poppadom making. Also visit a South Indian ashram (monastery).
Highlights
• Visit to a coffee & spice plantation
• Views from Valiyapara & Ottakathalamedu
• Santhigiri ashram
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Lunch (beverage excluded)
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food or drink, unless specified
Gratuities
Departure Point
Periyar, Kerala, India
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Return Details
Periyar, Kerala, India
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Periyar, Kerala, India You will be picked up from your hotel in Periyar and driven to a coffee plantation in nearby Thekkady. After the tour of the plantation you will also get to see how your daily dose of coffee is produced before it ends up in your cup.
Drive next to the vantage point of Valiyapara, which literally means ‘giant rock’. From here you can get a full view of Thekkady, its paddy fields and plantations.
Also visit a farm and learn about beekeeping and honey collection. See how your crunchy poppadoms are made.
120 minutes
Santhigiri, Kumily, Kerala, India The next stop is Santhigiri Ashram. Spend some time watching the residents as they make coir products and weave fabrics at their handlooms. You will also get a chance to interact with the Swamiji (head monk) and seek his spiritual guidance.
Take a break for lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.
120 minutes
Spice Walk, Thekkady, Kerala, India After lunch, visit a spice plantation and see how spices like nutmeg, cardamom and pepper are grown. 30 minutes
Ottakathalamedu View Point Rd, Thekkady, Kumily, Kerala 685509, India Your next stop is Ottakathalamedu, a viewpoint on the top of a mountain that offers a spectacular view of the Thekkady Dam and surrounding hills.
End your visit of Thekkady with a performance of some folk dances of Kerala.
At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Periyar. 120 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart problems.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
kamalkeswani
10 Jun 2022
The best part was the elephant ride and shower. The kids loved it. Visit to the Periyar national park was also good. Kathakli dance show is a must watch.
This tour in
India
is organized by
SITA World Tours
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