- Thekkady - 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.
- Santhigiri - 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 (own expense) at a local restaurant.
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Spice Walk - After lunch, visit a spice plantation and see how spices like nutmeg, cardamom and pepper are grown.
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Ottakathalamedu View Point Road - 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.
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Food or drink, unless specified
- Gratuities
The name Thekkady immediately brings to mind a vision of elephants, rolling hills, and fragrant spice farms. Located within Thekkady’s Periyar forest is one of the most prime wildlife sanctuaries in India, framed by scenic hill towns and plantations throughout the district. During your day trip to Thekkady, tour a coffee and spice farm, discover beekeeping, the production of chocolate and poppadoms, and visit a traditional South Indian monastery.
Key features
• Tour of a coffee & spice farm
• Scenic vistas from Valiyapara & Ottakathalamedu
• Visit to the Santhigiri monastery
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart problems.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
