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Thekkady is considered a heaven for natural spices.Thekkady has immense possibilities for Adventure Tourism. The Forest Department offers many programs including Periyar Tiger Trail, Nature walk, Bamboo Rafting etc. There are private organizations as well as government agencies , who promote adventure tourism in Thekkady. Plantation tourism also is promoted by these agencies, so that the tourists can see and learn the cultivation of various spices of Kerala. Thekkady, is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range.
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| Periyar Wildlife Sanctury |
The wide range of wildlife available at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is worth mentioning. There are gaur, Sambar, barking deers, Mouse Deer,Nilgiri Thir, Cobra and Python. You can also spot a tiger in its natural habitat if you are lucky, on a safari through the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. You will also find rare lion tailed macaque, Nilgiri Langur,Common langur and the Bonnet macaque. The beautiful birds gracing this wildlife sanctuary at Kerala include darters, Cormorants, Kingfishers, racket tailed Drongoes while the reptiles found at the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary are Monitor Lizards basking in the sun on the rocks along the lake shore..
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| Kumily |
This plantation town, closely associated with Thekkady, is situated on the outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary. It is an important shopping centre and spice trade centre, the main bus station and most of the medium range accommodation in the Periyar region is in Kumily.
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| Vagamon |
Grass covered hills, velvet lawns and the cool mountain air make Vagamon a perfect holiday retreat. A curious blend of religious mysticism and European legacies, this hillside village is haven of tranquility. The chain of three hills - Thangal Hill, Murugan Hill and Kurisumala is a mark of religious harmony. The dairy farm managed by the Kurisumala monks is worth a visit. Vagamon, situated at 100 kms from Cochin, 64 kms from Kottayam and 34 kms from Pala at an altitude of 1100 metres above sea level, is a trekker's paradise.
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