HOTELS IN THEKKADY FOR FAMILY
Thekkady is a small town in the Idukki district of Kerala. Thekkady is a picturesque hill town with beautiful spice plantations, winding trekking trails and wildlife sanctuaries. Known best for the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady is one of the most sought-after travel destinations in Kerala. Located on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, this town has an unique mixed culture and tradition. The vast stretches of plantation on the hilly terrain, the winding hilly trekking trails, dense evergreen forests, the cool climate, and the picturesque landscape makes Thekkady a one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala. There are a number of ways to reach Thekkady. The nearest airport is around 136 kms from Thekkady, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. There are plenty of flights that ply from Madurai to most of the major cities in India. The nearest international airport in Kerala is in Cochin which is around 190 km away. The airport is well-connected to most of the major cities in India and abroad. One of the most inexpensive way to travel to the town of Thekkady is travel in one of the private or state run (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) buses which are available at regular intervals from all the nearby cities/towns within and outside the state. Thekkady does not have a railway station and the nearest railway station is in Kottayam which is 114 km away from the town. You can hire a cab or board a bus to get to Thekkady from here. A family hotel in thekkady is a great option if you’re in this forest town with your family and loved ones. There are plenty of family accommodation options in Thekkady. Family hotels in Thekkady cater to all of the needs and requirements of the whole family. Most family hotels have an in-house restaurant in the hotel premises. The restaurants provide kid friendly menus and some hotels provide complimentary meals for kids below a certain age. A separate play area is provided for the kids to play both indoor and outdoor games. In-house recreation centers are present at some of the hotels to cater to the entertainment needs of the entire family. Hotels even have in-house creche which take care of the kids and provide them with stationery like paper, crayons, sketch pens, and pencils to keep them occupied and entertained. Amenities like cots and cradles are provide for families which have a toddler or a newborn with them. Family hotels in Thekkady also organize family friendly events to entertain the guests. The town of Thekkady is mostly known for the world famous Periyar National Park which is otherwise called Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The evergreen forests of Thekkady are home to the most exotic variety of wildlife such as the Lion-tailed Macaque, Tigers, Wild Boar, Sambar, Malabar giant Squirrel, Nilgiri Tahr, Elephants, and Nilgiri Langurs. Some of the other major tourist attraction in Thekkady are Vandanmedu, Murikkady, Abraham’s spice garden, Mangala devi temple, and Kadathanadan Kalari Center. Thekkady is known for its spice and coffee plantations and tourist can purchase premium quality spices and coffee at a reasonable price. Thekkady enjoys a cool weather throughout the year and is the perfect destination to spend your vacation.
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