Thekkady Hotels Information

Thekkady is one of the most beautiful tourist attraction and destinations of the state of Kerala, the God’s own country. Due to its unmatched natural beauty and peacefulness, this small town is visited by a large number of tourists from all over the world every year. It is a perfect place for nature lovers.

The town also houses one of world’s most mesmerize natural wildlife sanctuaries. Thekkady is also the major base point to access some of the other exotic sites in Kerala as well as in Tamil Nadu. A visit to Thekkady also gives you the opportunity to see wildlife at close ranges, besides the varied vegetation and a wide variety of birds and many more. Kerala Holiday Packages are also available.

Geological Location of Thekkady:  

Thekkady lies at an altitude of 700-1900 m above sea level, Thekkady has a cool and comfortable climate. Out here, you can also go for treks and mountain walks. It is the most beautiful resort to stay and enjoy the nature. Due to its location and natural beauty it is amust place to vist in Kerala.

There are many good Hotels in Thekkady to stay comfortably. The total number of hotels in Thekkady are 19. They all cover the needs of their guest to make them special.

How To Reach Thekkady:

By Air: The nearest airport to Thekkady is Madurai, which is located about 130 km away from Thekkady. The Madurai Airport is well connected to Coimbatore and Chennai. International tourists can access Thekkady from the Nedumbassery International Airport in Kochi, which is located at a distance of 190 km. The Kochi airport is linked with most of the main cities of India and abroad, including the Gulf countries. Tourist taxis are also available between Thekkady and Kochi and charge about Rs. 4000.

By Rail: Thekkady’s nearest railway station is located at Kottayam that is about 114 km away from Thekkady. Kottayam is a main stop for all trains that head for Trivandrum. Tourist taxis are also available between Kottayam and Thekkady.

By Road: Super fast Private buses as well as KSRTC Public Transport Buses are also available between Thekkady and some of the major cities like Trivandrum, Kottayam and Kochi.

Local Transportation

Buses: Buses and minibuses are the most availed transports in Thekkady. Apart from having low fares (Rs.3-10, depending upon the distance traveled) the buses are also frequent in service and broadly cover all the important locations. There are three main bus-stands in Thekkady. They are Kumily bus stand, KSRTC bus Stand and Thekkady bus stand. Hotels near Kumily Bus Stand, Hotels near KSRTC Bus Stand and Hotels near Thekkday Bus Stand are available.

Taxi: The taxi rates in Thekkady are predetermined. They range from Rs.40 to Rs.150 depending upon the distance traveled. Taxis are also easily available from almost all the major destinations in the city.

Autorickshaws: Like most other important cities auto-rickshaws in Thekkady do not run on meter. They have a fixed rate. Generally between Rs.20-60.

Kochi Hotels Information

Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a lively city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula. It is a beautiful scenic and prosperous city of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. The strategic importance of Kochi over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. It is also anticipated, as the Gateway to Kerala. Kerala Holiday Packages are availabale.

 Kochi the most beautiful city

From time immemorial, the Arabs, Chinese, British, Dutch, and Portuguese have left rememberable marks on the history and development of Cochin city. Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the industrial and commercial capital of Kerala. And it is the second most substantial city on the west coast of India after Mumbai.

Cherai Beach, Kochi

Cochin is very proud of its world class port and international airport that links it to many major cities worldwide.

This lovely seaside city is flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Its proximity to the equator, the sea and the mountains provide a rich experience of a moderate equatorial climate. The climate of Kochi is suitable for a perfect relaxable holiday. Hotels in Kochi are also available to enjoy.

Transportation System in Kochi

It has all the usual modes of transport like flight, train and by road. But apart from these transports, this major city of Kerala can even be reached by waterways.

Let us have a quick look at some of the basic transportation details of Kochi, which are as follows:

By Air: The C.I.A.L. or  Cochin International Airport is located in Nedumbassery towards the northern side of the city. It around 25 km from the city centre. This airport serves both national as well as international travelers. Direct flights to Malaysia, Middle East and Singapore are available from this airport. 

By Rail: Ernakulam Town Railway Station (North Railway Station) and Ernakulam Junction (South Railway Station) are the two important railway stations in the city. Hotels near Ernakulam North South Station are available.