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Explore The Rustic Life Of Thekkady With Lunch
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Explore The Rustic Life Of Thekkady With Lunch
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1-8 Travelers
Duration: 9 hours
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Free cancellation
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
From
NZD 729
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Highlights
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
Itinerary
Periyar
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYou 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.Santhigiri
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Spice Walk
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter lunch, visit a spice plantation and see how spices like nutmeg, cardamom and pepper are grown.Ottakathalamedu View Point Road
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYour 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.
What's included
INCLUDED
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
NOT INCLUDED
Food or drink, unless specified
Gratuities
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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
Location
Address
Periyar, Kerala, India
Provider
SITA World Tours
From
NZD 729
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