To spice up your holidays in Thekkedy,you are presented with options galore.Some of them which you may find interesting are listed below:-

Plantation Tours

Trips to cardamom,peper,coffe and tea plantations are arranged from the District Tourism Information Office at Thekkady Jn.it also covers tea factories, tribal settlements and the surrounding hill regions. Ph: 322620.

Elephant rides

For those who are game for a bit of adventure,The forest Department, Thekkady offers facilities for elephant rides through the jungle.
Time 1000 to 1700 hrs.
Duration of a trip: 30 minutes.
Tickets are avitable from the Wildlife Information Counter. Ph: 322028.

Trekking

Main trekking areas in Thekkady are Kurishumala near Kumily,Pullumedu,Ottakathalamedu( 5 km from Kumily),Grampi near Vandiperiyar and Mangala devi temple. Daily treks to Nellikkampetty area and Manakkavala are arranged by The forest Department from the boat landing station at Thekkady.
Frequency:Daily
Starting: 0700 hrs.
Bookings can be made with the Wildlife Preservation Officer, Thekkady, Ph: 322027,322028.

Boat cruises on the Periyar Lake

To watch the wilderness from close quarters,boat cruises are arranged frequently.A must to do in Thekkedy.
Timings: 0700, 0930, 1130, 1400, 1600 hrs.
The Forest Departmet (contact Ph: 322028) and the Kerala Tourism Department Corporation Ltd. (contact Ph: 322023) conduct boating trips from Thekkady.

Conducted tours from Thekkady

Spice Valley Tour (one day):
Departure: 0630 hrs. Return: 2130 hrs. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday). Tour covers: Vandanmedu - Kumily - Nedumakandom - Anayirankal - Chinnakana - Gap Road - Devikulam - Munnar - Mattupetty - Rajamala - Chirhirapuram and back to Thekkady. Fare Rs. 200 per head ( Minimum 10 person required for operation ).

Green Valley Tour (one day)

Departure: 0630 hrs. Return: 2130 hrs. (Tuesday and Thursday). Tour covers: Pattumala - Peermede - Kuttikkanam - vagamon - Kattappana - Iddukki dam - top - Painav - Kulamavu - nadukani - Moolamattom - Malankara dam - Thekkady. Fare: Rs. 200 per head ( Minimum 10 person required for operation).

For reservation and hiring luxury buses, please contact: District Tourist Information Office, Thekkady Jn. Kumily Ph: 322620.