{"id":1508,"date":"2025-11-13T13:48:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T08:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/?p=1508"},"modified":"2025-11-13T16:19:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:49:31","slug":"thekkady","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/thekkady\/","title":{"rendered":"Thekkady"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1508\" class=\"elementor elementor-1508\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51795854 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51795854\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45641854 e-con-full single-box e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45641854\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-142c92d4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"142c92d4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d811df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d811df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thekkady is located 140 km away\u00a0 from Cochin Airport. It is well connected by road to all nearby cities.\u00a0 This is a forest-border village and part of a reserved forest area established for the conservation of wild animals. Thekkady is also part of the great Western Ghats mountain range of India.<\/p><p>The surrounding areas of the forest are cool, nature-friendly, and offer a peaceful environment. Thekkady provides several exciting activities for tourists, such as nature walk, rafting, hiking, boating, elephant safari, vineyard visit and\u00a0 spice garden visits, making it a perfect tourist place for nature lovers and adventure seekers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49470e64 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49470e64\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b87ae58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b87ae58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thekkady-elepant-safari-main.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1519\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thekkady-elepant-safari-main.webp 700w, https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thekkady-elepant-safari-main-300x193.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4214da8 e-con-full climate-box e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4214da8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afc1323 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"afc1323\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e08bca1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e08bca1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thekkady Climate Overview<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b106ebf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b106ebf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Seasonal Weather:<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Summer (March to May):<\/strong><\/p><p>Temperatures range between 25\u00b0C to 36\u00b0C. While it&#8217;s warmer than the rest of the year, Thekkady remains relatively cooler compared to the plains. Light cotton clothing is suitable during this season.<\/p><p><strong>Monsoon (June to September):<\/strong><\/p><p>The region receives heavy rainfall, especially during the peak monsoon months. The forest looks green, but outdoor activities may be limited due to slippery trails and leech presence. It\u2019s a good time for those who enjoy the serene beauty of the rains.<\/p><p><strong>Winter (October to February):<\/strong><\/p><p>This is the best time to visit Thekkady, with temperatures ranging from 15\u00b0C to 25\u00b0C. The weather is cool and perfect for trekking, wildlife safaris, and other outdoor activities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9cd4d4 e-con-full resort-activiites e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9cd4d4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-824d467 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"824d467\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Activities in Thekkady<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ea3106 e-con-full single-box e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ea3106\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82591de e-con-full single-box e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82591de\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a625b73 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a625b73\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d2664b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d2664b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nature Walk &amp; Bamboo Rafting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d30dfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d30dfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nature Walk and Bamboo Rafting is one of the most interesting and exciting activities to do in Thekkady. This unique program combines trekking through the forest and rafting on the serene waters of the Periyar Lake.\u00a0Starting point from WGH Poetree is 4 km away to the location so start the journey considering the distance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-198ee29 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"198ee29\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-522922c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"522922c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nature-walk-th.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1559\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nature-walk-th.webp 700w, https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nature-walk-th-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c30551f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c30551f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The activity involves a nature walk of approximately 10 kilometers (up and down). In the middle of the trek, participants enjoy about 1 hour of bamboo rafting on large, stable bamboo rafts. During the rafting, you may spot wild animals such as elephants, deer, and various species of birds in their natural habitat, making the experience even more exciting.<\/p><p>The program starts at 7:00 AM and it is conducted by the Forest Department of the Government of Kerala. It is completely safe and well-organized, with a dedicated security team\u2014including forest officials and police\u2014ensuring the safety of all visitors throughout the activity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83efb9d e-con-full single-box e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"83efb9d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2728023 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2728023\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bcb09b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bcb09b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Things to Take Care Of<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfbe6b2 listing elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfbe6b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Warm jacket:<\/strong> A light, warm jacket is recommended for the first half of the trek, as the early morning can be quite cold.<\/li><li><strong>Trekking shoes:<\/strong> Wear comfortable and sturdy trekking shoes suitable for rough forest terrain.<\/li><li><strong>Snacks and water:<\/strong> These will be provided by the forest authorities, so you don\u2019t need to carry your own.<\/li><li><strong>Breakfast:<\/strong> A simple breakfast is arranged by the authorities at the midpoint of the program, before the bamboo rafting begins.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2741539 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2741539\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b6a9c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8b6a9c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nature-walk-th-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1560\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nature-walk-th-1.webp 700w, https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nature-walk-th-1-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbe806a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fbe806a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nature-walk-th-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1561\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nature-walk-th-2.webp 700w, https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nature-walk-th-2-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f655b9 e-con-full single-box e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f655b9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7dc41b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b7dc41b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc1aa9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc1aa9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hiking<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4af4bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4af4bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hiking in Thekkady is a unique experience, as most trails pass through the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Depending on your preference, you can choose short nature walks or more challenging border hikes. Along the way, hikers may spot elephants, bison, and a variety of rare birds. The trails also lead to stunning viewpoints such as Ottakathalamedu. Ottakathalamedu is 2 km away from WGH Poetree. With its rich biodiversity, Thekkady provides some of the best hiking opportunities in South India for both nature lovers and adventure seekers.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1abb86e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1abb86e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-541ab9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"541ab9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thekkady-hiking-th.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1563\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thekkady-hiking-th.webp 700w, https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thekkady-hiking-th-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74c4b4f e-con-full single-box e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74c4b4f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8483b92 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8483b92\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8973cef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8973cef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Boating<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-727cd2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"727cd2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Boating in Thekkady is one of the must-do activities, offering a chance to explore Periyar Lake, surrounded by forests and wildlife. The starting point of boating from WGH Poetree resort is 4 kms. The boat rides are organized by the Kerala Forest Department and usually last around 1.5 to 2 hours. They run at fixed timings during the day, typically starting around 7:30 AM. Early morning and evening rides are the best, as the chances of spotting elephants, deer, and other wildlife are higher. This activity is also very suitable for families.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20b0fed e-con-full single-box e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"20b0fed\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db75460 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db75460\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ab70be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0ab70be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Elephant Safari<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f6213d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f6213d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Never miss the elephant safari when you visit Thekkady. The elephant safari is mainly conducted near the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The rides allow tourists to sit on trained elephants and explore spice-scented trails, plantations, and forest paths. The safari lasts around 30 minutes to 1 hour. Along with the ride, visitors can also enjoy activities like elephant feeding, bathing, and photo sessions. It is a safe and family-friendly experience, as the elephant trainers are always present with each elephant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22cfce2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"22cfce2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbb55b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dbb55b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/elephant-safari-thekkady.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1574\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/elephant-safari-thekkady.webp 700w, https:\/\/wghhotels.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/elephant-safari-thekkady-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85ef17b e-con-full single-box single-box-alter e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"85ef17b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9291230 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9291230\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afc5d97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"afc5d97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vineyard Visit &amp; Spice Garden Visit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dccfd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8dccfd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Don\u2019t miss the experience of visiting vineyard and spice garden. The garden is filled with beautiful bunches of grapes hanging from the vines, creating a beautiful view. Visitors can taste and purchase freshly plucked grapes, enjoy fresh grape juice, or buy locally made grape wine. 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