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Explore The Rustic Life Of Thekkady With Lunch
Thekkady, Kerala, India
$414.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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
Highlights
• Visit to a coffee & spice plantation
• Views from Valiyapara & Ottakathalamedu
• Santhigiri ashram
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1-8 Travelers
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English speaking guide
- Lunch (beverage excluded)
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Gratuities
- Food or drink, unless specified
Meeting point
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return details
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
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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.
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SanthigiriThe 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 (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.
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Spice WalkAfter lunch, visit a spice plantation and see how spices like nutmeg, cardamom and pepper are grown.
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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.
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Explore The Rustic Life Of Thekkady With Lunch
Thekkady, Kerala, India
$414.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!