On a visit to Kerala? Want to get away from it all? Check out the best weekend getaway – Woodnote Thekkady Hotel! Here in Thekkady, you have lots to explore right from Tea plantations to Wildlife Sanctuaries to adventure activities and more! Just enjoy….
Thekkady welcomes you with the rolling hills, splendid valleys, crisp & cool, spice-scented air from the spice plantations, and the bewitching waterfalls.
If you want to experience raw nature on your weekend trip, you can go on a hike in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. As you are walking through the forests of Periyar Tiger Reserve, there are high chances of spotting different animals in their natural habitat. If you are a bird lover, then you’ll love hiking through the forest with a guide, who will spot the birds and explain them to you. The Bamboo Raft itinerary is the best option for exploring the forest. This activity will involve mainly hiking for an hour and a half to reach the lake, and then an hour’s boat cruise in the quiet, serene Periyar lake absorbing the greenery and wildlife sightings. You can enjoy panoramic views of the lush Cumbum valley and the waterfalls from different vantage points in Thekkady.
A tour around a spice plantation is one thing that should be definitely there on your to-do list on your Thekkady weekend trip. Being the heartland of spices, you’ll learn about the different medicinal and ayurvedic benefits of various spices like cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, clove, etc. growing and harvesting them on your spice plantation visit in Thekkady. You can also purchase fresh spices to take back with you from here.
Experience the village life in Kumily and give some meaning to your trip to Thekkady. Kumily remains untouched by industrialization in spite of being closely associated with Thekkady. Visiting the organic farms here you can learn more about organic farming, beekeeping & animal husbandry. You can also witness a live demonstration of Kalaripayattu or go for elephant rides through the forests.
Book your stay in Thekkady at Woodnote and enjoy your weekend trip in Thekkady. Contact us today!