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Thekkady
Travel Guide

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 that hold great opportunities
for treks and mountain walks.
General Info. :
Altitude: 900-1800 m above sea level
Rainfall: 2500 mm
Going there:
Road: There are frequent
buses from Kumily (4 km away) to various tourist centres.
Distance of
a few major towns from Thekkady
Kumily: 4 km (15 mts) Sabarimala via
Pullumedu: 50 km (2 hrs) Idukki: 65 km (2 1/2 hrs) Munnar: 106 km (4 hrs) Kumarakom:
128 km (4 hrs) Sabarimala via Erumeli: 134 km (4 hrs) Kodaikanal: 149 km (5 hrs)
Alappuzha: 164 km (5 hrs) Kollam: 220 km (6 hrs) Ooty: 390 km (11 hrs)
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