Thekkady Spice Plantation & Periyar Safari
3 Days / 2 Nights
Duration
Thekkady, Periyar, Kumily
Destinations
easy
Difficulty
AC
Vehicle
About This Package
Thekkady is the heartland of Kerala’s legendary spice trade. Surrounded by the dense Periyar Tiger Reserve, this destination offers a rare blend of wildlife adventure, aromatic spice gardens, and rich cultural experiences. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to tigers, elephants, leopards, and bison.
Walk through working cardamom and pepper plantations with a local farmer as your guide, spotting spice varieties from vanilla and cinnamon to nutmeg and cloves. A bamboo rafting experience on Periyar Lake and Kalaripayattu martial arts performances add unforgettable dimensions to this trip.
Day-wise Itinerary
Arrive at Thekkady. After check-in, embark on a guided spice plantation walk through cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla farms. Interact with local spice farmers. Evening Kalaripayattu martial arts demonstration — Kerala's ancient and dynamic combat art form.
Early morning bamboo rafting on Periyar Lake with Wildlife Department trained eco-guides. Spot wild elephants, sambar deer, kingfishers, and otters at close range. Afternoon nature walk through Periyar Tiger Reserve buffer zone. Visit the Mullaperiyar Dam viewpoint. Evening at the Kumily spice market.
Morning visit to a Mannan tribal settlement — meet indigenous communities and learn about their forest traditions, herbal medicine practices, and handmade crafts. Buy authentic tribal handicrafts. Explore Elephant Junction for a responsible elephant interaction experience before departure.
Inclusions
- AC vehicle for transfers
- 2 nights stay at spice plantation resort
- Breakfast and dinner
- Bamboo rafting (Wildlife Dept booking)
- Periyar guided jungle walk
- Spice garden tour with naturalist
- Kalaripayattu show entry
- All entry fees and permits
Exclusions
- Elephant ride (ethical choice of guest)
- Lunch
- Shopping at spice market
- Personal expenses
- Airfare to Cochin or Madurai
₹9200
per person (approx)
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