THEKKADY Wildlife Adventure & Cultural Activities

Thekkady  Boating

In Thekkady main attraction is boating in Periyar national park. Boating timings will be at 7.30 AM in the morning will be a first boating ,and at 9.30 AM will be the second one  at 11.30 AM will be third boating at 1.30PM as well as at 3.30 PM will be a final boating in those timing they provide two best timings in  morning and evening because the animal came for drink in morning as well as in the evening each boating duration will be 1.30hrs and the important thing was the person will the there before 45 minutes at the boat land ticket counter and also one person can take 3  tickets at a time , As along the route you can see various endangered species of Animals and Birds. 

Activities

Elephant Ride

Experience the essence of Elephant ride in a short yet exhilarating adventure. Enjoy a scenic ride atop majestic elephants, witness traditional timber dragging, indulge in elephant bathing and feeding sessions, and capture memorable moments during a photo session or video as well. Immerse yourself deeper into the wonders with Elephants. Explore the wilderness on elephant back, participate in  feeding rituals, gain insights into the region's flora with a wildlife. Cap off your experience with elephants with timings of 15-20 minutes of ride after that ride you can take memorable photos and videos as your wish, and bath and shower with ride of timings of 1hour,  and timber dragging bath & shower with ride of timings of  2 hours.

Spices Garden 

The spices garden means a plantation of world famous organic spices includes  varieties of Cardamom, Pepper, Coffee, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, Nut Mice, Ginger, and Allspices and also the varieties of Ayurveda medicinal plants, Fruits and natural Honey. They are providing a guided tour with lots of knowledge and you can taste and smell the real organic spices and organic Ayurveda products with in 30-60 minutes (If you have much time you can spend time as your wish). You can also buy them.  The Gardens has a timings  of 8AM to 6 PM  that we can explore the plantation as well.

Cultural programs (In the Evening)

Kalarippayattu-the oldest of martial arts-is a gift to the modern world and known as the mother of all martial arts. legend traces the 3000-year old art form to sage Parasuraman-the master of all martial art forms and credited to be the re-claimer of Kerala from the Arabian sea. Training: the holistic approach is aimed at the ultimate co-ordination and control over mind and body. the weapons become an extension of the body, controlled by the mind to achieve high degree of protection in both offensive and defensive combats. The inherent beauty of this art from lies in the harmonious synergy of art, science and medicine. 

The Show has a duration of 1 hour with the timings of 6PM to 7PM all the days.

Kathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. It originated in the area of southwestern India now known as the state of Kerala. Kathakali is a group presentation, in which dancers take various roles in performances traditionally based on themes from Hindu mythology, especially the two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. One of the most interesting aspects of Kathakali is its elaborate make-up code. Characters are categorized according to their nature. This determines the colours used in the make-up. The faces of noble male characters, such as virtuous kings, the divine hero Rama, etc., are predominantly green. Characters of high birth who have an evil streak, such as the demon king Ravana, are allotted a similar green make-up, slashed with red kathakali-3marks on the cheeks. Extremely angry or excessively evil characters wear predominantly red make-up and a flowing red beard. Forest dwellers such as hunters are represented with a predominantly black make-up base. Women and ascetics have lustrous, yellowish faces.

The Show has a duration of 1 hour with the timings of 7PM to 8PM all the days.

Satram Off-road Jeep Safari

Are you looking for a adventure and mysterious off roads in an open jeep Satram is the most prior place to visit. Main attraction at Thekkady is Off-road Jeep safari. 3 hours of flustering experience, do you yearn to go on a trail of wilderness with the sights and the whisper of forest and periyar river (We can go through the periyar river and get down in the water and take some memorable pictures and selfies along the route of the misty hill stations and tea plantations). The Off-road track that the open jeep moves along the peaks of mountains having adventure view points that we can see along the route a glimpse of endangered species like Tiger, Nigiri Tahir, Lion tailed macaque, Elephant(Kerala's favourite elephants among as), Bison, Sambar deer is the one of the largest variety of deer, Malabar giant squirrel, and of birds including the Great pied hornbill, Wood pecker and King fishers we can see if you are lucky. You can spend the time at on each view points and have some fresh air. The trip start at 5:30AM which we can explore the Sun rise at the view point, the last trip will departure at 3 PM which we can explore the Sunset at the view point (Between this duration any time the Jeep safari is available). The way return to the Thekkady (Kumily) have hills of tea plantation and a Two way 500 meters zipline are the one of the main attraction. 

Gavi Eco-Tourism Full day Jungle Jeep Safari

If you are a nature-enthusiast, a wildlife lover or just simply want to freshen up your mind and take a break from the monotony of your daily life then a tour to Gavi Forest is all that you were looking for. Gavi Eco-tourism which is located in Pathanamthitta district. Gavi is 14 km south west of Vandiperiyar, 28 km from Kumily, near Thekkady. Vehicles entering through check post at 6AM should leave only through Vallakkadavu Check post before 6PM, it will started charges will be  Indian 45/-INR foreigners 500/- INR children's below 13years entry charges will be free camera charges will be based on camera quality and the package cost will be INR 1770/-INR inclusive of Break fast at 8:30 AM (Veg), Lunch 12:30 PM (Veg),Hiking through the Gavi forest with the help of a forest guide (There are different types of Hiking's depends upon the distance of the walk we can choose that you want). Upon the hinking we can explore Sabarimala temple at the nearest hill at Gavi reservoir, Fibre Boating at the Crystal clear Gavi dam reservoir and Kochupamba that we can explore a mind-blowing waterfall and we can bath if you have the spare cloths, On the way to Gavi and the way to Vallakkadavu check post We can see a glimpse of endangered species like Tiger, Nilgiri Tahr, Lion tailed macaque, Elephant(Kerala's favourite elephants among as), Bison, Sambar deer is the one of the largest variety of deer, Malabar giant squirrel, and is a home to over 260 species of birds including the Great pied hornbill, Wood pecker and King fishers we can see f you are lucky. Gavi is a bird watcher's delight. After exploring the Gavi will back in the evening along with sweet memories.

Angamoozhy Full Day Jungle Jeep Safari

Are you looking for thick forest experience or vividness of wildlife and of course a lot of animals and many species of birds including 260 species can be seen on this jungle jeep safari. There is the longest among the jungle jeep safari around 200km full day trip, which contain 100 kilometres at the Periyar tiger reserve, We will enters into the Angamoozhy check post with entrance ticket have different charges among Indians and foreigners and also have  different  charges on the type of camera that you have. Angamoozhy is located in Pathanamthitta district will get thick forest experience. Angamoozhy is 40km far from Gavi and its a one day tour program charges including the Breakfast(Veg/Nonveg), Lunch (Veg) and Tea and snacks in the evening. The tour started from Thekkady travel by an open jeep started from 5 AM in the early morning with min of 1 person and maximum of 6 person in the jeep once you enter the thick forest you will get nature experience with 5 dam will located in the thick forest(Moozhiyar dam, Kakki dam, Anathode, Pampa dam) area there is more chance to see a glimpse of endangered species like Tiger, Nilgiri Tahr, Lion tailed macaque, Elephant(Kerala's favourite elephants among as), Bison, Sambar deer is the one of the largest variety of deer, Malabar giant squirrel, and is a home to over 260 species of birds including the Great pied hornbill, Wood pecker and King fishers we can see if you are lucky. Periyar tiger reserve is a bird watchers delight. after finish all sight seen will proceeding to Thekkady (Kumily) will return via Gavi and Vallakkadavu check post along with thick forest memories. 

Periyar Tiger Trail - 1 Night

Camping & Trekking Program. In the Tiger Trail, nature lovers are in the hands of a team of guides hardy and dependable who know the forest and its ways intimately. They were once poachers who have been transformed into the protectors of the forest and now part of the protection force of PTR. This is an adventurous camping and trekking program of one-night – two-days and two-nights – three-day duration. The team consists of a maximum of 6 visitors, 5 guides and one forest official.

Natural Walk

It is an interpretive sandal protection trekking program offering excellent opportunity for watching birds, butterflies and other wildlife through a range of habitats during the 4-5 km 2.5-hours walk. These programs are offered between 7 am to 3 pm in different nature trails inside the Park. A maximum of 6 persons can go for trekking at a time along each trail accompanied by a trained tribal guide. It is a program where one can feel nature’s whispers and her sighs.

Bamboo Grove 
Bamboo Cottages- An eco-lodge for experiential learning run exclusively by a Forest Department initiative to support local communities. The fifteen bamboo huts with hygienic and modern furnishing are placed between bamboo thickets. The ambience of Bamboo Grove provides an opportunity to listen to the whistling of bamboo culms, chirping of birds and the flow of small rivulets emerging out from the swamps of surrounding Periyar meadows.

Tribal Dance

Tribal Art Performance- The youth of the Mannan and Paliyan tribes living in the fringes of the Park are eager to revive their forgotten culture and the folklores. They have been successful in documenting the lost traditional dance forms of their cult and are all set to launch the traditional dance programmes.

Jungle Scout - Bamboo Grove

Night Trek- This is a regular night patrolling program in the fringes of the Eco development zone of the Tiger Reserve in the company of armed guards between 7 pm and 4 am (7pm-10, 10-1am, 1-4am). This program injects excitement into the experience while keeping smugglers at bay. The program also provides fascinating macrophotography opportunities. One really feels like a cop protecting the precious forest wealth. Of course, these best suits younger visitors fit and disciplined enough to walk in the silence of the night.