Scenic Sanctuary Of Thekkady

Kerala is a destination of a lifetime.The timeless beauty of the palm fringed beaches, the majesty of the undulating hills, the serenity of the pristine backwaters and the enchanting woods and forests of bowl you over. Its small terrain holds diverse geographical features and cultures, and is a wonder in itself.Like the rest of Kerala, Onam is a special time here.

Thekkady:

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Thekkady, close to the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border is a feast for the eyes and soul. The sanctuary is open throughout the year, but the best season for a visit is from September to March.Situated about 4000 ft above sea level, the place is a perfect holiday destination with its cool weather, endless scenic beauties and aroma of spices. The sanctuary is situated around the large (24 sq km) artificial lake formed by a dam across the Periyar River.Elephants are seen frequently in the artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar dam in the Periyar National Park, with its dense vegetation is also home to herds of deer, tigers, lion tailed Macaques, and NilgiriLangurs. A boat ride in the lake and walkabout through the jungle almost guarantee sightings of wildlife.
Apart from this, the destination has various other opportunities for adventurous tourism such as trekking, wildlife train, bamboo rafting, border hiking and rock climbing. The nearby Kadathanadan Kalari Centre is a great place to see Kerala’s martial art and dance forms being exhibited.

Club Mahindra Thekkady:

Club Mahindra Thekkady Resort is this breathtakingly beautiful resort built at an altitude of 2,700 feet above the sea level. Embracing the typical ‘machan’ style, you can feel the essence of nature‘s glory in the air filled with the essence of rich spices and lush greenery. The resort has a range of activities to cater for all kinds of interests. You could relax in the resort, feeling close to nature while being pampered in the spa, or go and explore Thekkady to the fullest. It combines modern convenience with old time charm, perfectly. Holidays, can’t get closer to nature than this. 
Club Mahindra Thekkady has received rave reviews from travelers and critics alike. Club Mahindra has several membership plans to suit everyone, 12 different plans to choose from and 3 different types of accommodation. Club Mahindra Memberships ensure pre-booked holidays for you for 25 years.

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Reaching Thekkady:

By Car: Thekkady is approximately 5 hours (195 km) from Cochin International Airport, and about 3 hours from Cochin City,60 km from Idukki, and 114 km away from Kottayam.
By Bus: There are buses available through the day from Cochin and Kottayam.
By Train: Ernakulam (Cochin) is the nearest railway station and Thekkady is about 3 hours’ drive away.
By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (195 km).