What to do special in Thekkady? Part 2

Here we unfold the continuance of our earlier blog – What to do special in Thekkady: Part 1. The land is becoming high on praise in the mid-monsoon as the climate goes far more pleasant and refreshing. More and more people are on the flock to the destination, especially the newlyweds. The comfy wings of the best honeymoon resorts in Thekkady mark another factor that drives attention to the land. The extended blog navigates through some other unique attractions missed in the previous write-up.

What to do special in Thekkady?

·       The spice plantation tours

Find-out new flavours and give yourself a spicy breath amid the spice plantations of the Thekkady. Kerala is unique and wealthy with its spice enormities. Spices have not only been a vital part of our daily Kerala cuisine but are influential in medicine and cosmetics as well. Periyar, located in the lower mountains around 100 metres above sea level, is blessed by a wide variety of spices. Taking a tour to explore the spice belt in Thekkady would be a unique experience and a knowledge booster for your kitchen insights. You could also discover the various stages of spice cultivation alongside taking some authentic flavours back home.

·       Experience bamboo rafting

The Periyar Tiger Reserve is famous for rafting and hiking programmes. Visitors could take dawn to afternoon hike and rafting programs via some of the richest forest tracts of Periyar Tiger Reserve. A walk through the mosaic of habitats adjoins you to the rafts made of bamboo. Through rafting, you could feel float and sink in your toes with a panoramic view of the forest-clad hills on the other end. Numerous animal and bird sightings could also be a part of the programme. The lake holds the vision of some exclusive fishes like Periyar trout, Periyar latia and the Periyar bard.

·       Kalarippayattu martial arts show

Kerala is famous for the Dravidian martial form of Kalarippayattu. The ancient artform is the oldest fighting system to date. The art form gets in the hand of different communities like the Naadars, Ezhavas, Mapillas and the Syrian Malabar Nasranis. It involves some tough strikes, kicks, weaponry & healing techniques which the visitors can learn from the masters of the art. A highly designed gallery goes within the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, where the visitors can get a good view of the show. Daily shows take place from 6 pm to 7 pm. Kalarippayattu is always a top-fetch program for people loving the martial arts of Kerala.

·       Bicycle expedition amid the ghats 

Bicycle rides are fun to pick in Thekkady along the valleys of the western ghats. Many luxury resorts in Thekkady have in-house cycling activities arranged for their guests. Besides that, if you want to cycle along the long Periyar River, Thekkady catches the worth for a try. Through the journey, you can also watch the Mullaperiyar Dam. The damming has indeed transformed the livelihood of the people here and helped the creation of wildlife habitats. Likewise, the trade market organized by farmers here is another thing to look out for while enjoying your best chatters on bicycle rides.

Summing Up

The story that Thekkady unfolds before a traveller’s eye can far be written or said. There are numerous other places to go and watch beyond what we have portrayed through the two parts. All you need to do is look out for the best family resorts in Thekkady and book your delightful stay. And from there, navigate through the details above to your favourite places. Also, don’t miss out on your resort activities by sparing the entire time outside. There is always a unique experience that every resort throws besides what Thekkady can offer you from the outside setting.