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Thekkady Spice & Periyar Trail

Cardamom hills and a lake full of elephants

Starting From
โ‚น15,500
Duration
3D/2N
Best Time
Sep-Mar
Category
culture
Region
India
Price Per Day
โ‰ˆ โ‚น5,167 per day
From โ‚น15,500 per person
3D/2N
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Overview

About this package

Three days around Periyar''s emerald reservoir. Bamboo-raft past bathing elephants, wander a working cardamom-and-pepper estate with an aromatic tasting, and finish with a Kathakali performance where make-up alone takes an hour to apply.

Periyar Bamboo Raft SafariKathakali PerformanceCardamom Estate TastingPeriyar Tiger Reserve Buffer Walk
Who it suits

Who this trip is built for

Culture & heritageGuided touringSlow travel
Good to know

Know before you go

Practical details for the destinations on this trip, straight from our destination guides.

Kerala

Houseboat cruises through emerald backwaters, Ayurveda retreats, spice plantations, and Kathakali performances.

Climate โ€” Tropical, warm and humid
Languages โ€” Malayalam, English widely spoken
Currency โ€” Indian Rupee (INR)
Visa (Indian passport) โ€” No visa required (domestic)
Best time โ€” September to March
Itinerary

Day by day

Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.

1
Day 1

Arrival in Thekkady

Transfer from Kochi/Madurai. Evening Kathakali performance with backstage make-up demonstration.

2
Day 2

Periyar Lake & Spice Estate

Morning bamboo-raft safari on Periyar Lake spotting elephants and bison. Afternoon spice-plantation tour with cardamom and pepper tasting.

3
Day 3

Departure

Early nature walk near Periyar Tiger Reserve buffer zone, breakfast, transfer onward.

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Thekkady Spice & Periyar Trail, in frame

Thekkady Spice & Periyar Trail travel 1
Thekkady Spice & Periyar Trail travel 2
Thekkady Spice & Periyar Trail travel 3
What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • 2 nights plantation-view stay
  • Daily breakfast
  • Periyar bamboo raft safari
  • Spice plantation tour with tasting
  • Kathakali show tickets
  • All transfers

Not Included

  • Airfare or train fare to base city
  • Personal expenses & shopping
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
  • Camera/entry fees at monuments
Best Time to Travel
Sep-Mar
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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Thekkady Spice & Periyar Trail trip?

3 days, 2 nights.

When is the best time to go on the Thekkady Spice & Periyar Trail trip?

Sep-Mar

What's included in the Thekkady Spice & Periyar Trail package?

2 nights plantation-view stay; Daily breakfast; Periyar bamboo raft safari; Spice plantation tour with tasting; Kathakali show tickets; All transfers

What's not included in the Thekkady Spice & Periyar Trail package?

Airfare or train fare to base city; Personal expenses & shopping; Travel insurance; Anything not mentioned in inclusions; Camera/entry fees at monuments

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