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06-12-08, 08:49 AM
Kerala is blessed by Mother Nature. There are hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries, spice gardens, beaches, backwaters and cultural towns. It is therefore rightly called God’s own country and also as the Spice garden of India. One district in Kerala attracts people from all over the world. Idukki is a district in the southern part of Kerala that is a famous tourist destination. It combines the best aspects of hill station in Munnar and wildlife sanctuary in Periyar Wildlife sanctuary in Thekkady. Since a number of people visit these places, tourism and other related activities are well developed. There is excellent road network and rail heads that can take people to their destination. Munnar offers first class, deluxe hotels and rest houses for the tourists to stay and enjoy the weather and climate.
Thekkady is famous for the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary. People come here to see the wildlife and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place. The main attraction of the sanctuary is the Periyar Lake that is centrally located in the sanctuary. Forest and tourism departments have made arrangements for boating in the lake. A boat ride is the best way to watch the wildlife. Many species of birds can also be spotted on the trees submerged in the lake. One can undertake elephant ride, wildlife safari and trek through the dense woods and walks through the spice gardens. There are other small places in and around Thekkady that are worth visiting. All these activities would entail a stay in Thekkady. Like any other tourist destination, Thekkady has a number of hotels, resorts and home stays. Apart from deluxe hotels Thekkady (http://www.keralaholidays.com/Hotels-Thekkady_-_Periyar.htm) has budget hotels, first class hotels and resorts. Many of the deluxe hotels and resorts cater to the needs of the tourists. They provide camping and trekking equipment, guides, tents and motor vehicles for hire. One can undertake safaris in the jungle or go for treks and adventure camps. Many of the deluxe hotels have and ambience to suit the surroundings arrangements for Ayurvedic herbal toning massages.
Thekkady is famous for the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary. People come here to see the wildlife and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place. The main attraction of the sanctuary is the Periyar Lake that is centrally located in the sanctuary. Forest and tourism departments have made arrangements for boating in the lake. A boat ride is the best way to watch the wildlife. Many species of birds can also be spotted on the trees submerged in the lake. One can undertake elephant ride, wildlife safari and trek through the dense woods and walks through the spice gardens. There are other small places in and around Thekkady that are worth visiting. All these activities would entail a stay in Thekkady. Like any other tourist destination, Thekkady has a number of hotels, resorts and home stays. Apart from deluxe hotels Thekkady (http://www.keralaholidays.com/Hotels-Thekkady_-_Periyar.htm) has budget hotels, first class hotels and resorts. Many of the deluxe hotels and resorts cater to the needs of the tourists. They provide camping and trekking equipment, guides, tents and motor vehicles for hire. One can undertake safaris in the jungle or go for treks and adventure camps. Many of the deluxe hotels have and ambience to suit the surroundings arrangements for Ayurvedic herbal toning massages.