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.