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Explore The Rustic Life Of Thekkady

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About the Activity

The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns. On this day tour of Thekkady visit a coffee and spice plantation, learn about beekeeping, chocolate and poppadom making. Also visit a South Indian ashram (monastery). Highlights • Visit to a coffee & spice plantation • Views from Valiyapara & Ottakathalamedu • Santhigiri ashram
9 hours
Private Tour
Pickup offered
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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Inclusions & Exclusions

02 bottles of mineral water per person
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food or drink, unless specified
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities

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You will be picked up from your hotel in Periyar and driven to a coffee plantation in nearby Thekkady. After the tour of the plantation you will also get to see how your daily dose of coffee is produced before it ends up in your cup. Drive next to the vantage point of Valiyapara, which literally means ‘giant rock’. From here you can get a full view of Thekkady, its paddy fields and plantations. Also visit a farm and learn about beekeeping and honey collection. See how your crunchy poppadoms are made. 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Santhigiri
01 Munnar - Kumily Hwy, Kumily, India, 685509The next stop is Santhigiri Ashram. Spend some time watching the residents as they make coir products and weave fabrics at their handlooms. You will also get a chance to interact with the Swamiji (head monk) and seek his spiritual guidance. Take a break for lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Spice Walk
Spring Valley, Murikkady, Thekkady, India, 685536After lunch, visit a spice plantation and see how spices like nutmeg, cardamom and pepper are grown. 2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Your next stop is Ottakathalamedu, a viewpoint on the top of a mountain that offers a spectacular view of the Thekkady Dam and surrounding hills. End your visit of Thekkady with a performance of some folk dances of Kerala. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Periyar.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center. View Location

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We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center. View Location

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point
  • Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
  • We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
  • Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time

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Language And Guide

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Ticket Details

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketHotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

Operated by SITA World ToursCreated on 01 Oct 2018Created on 16 Aug 2024
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