ACCESSING THEKKADY
Telephone Access Code : 91-486-
| Nearest Airports | |
| Madurai | 140 km |
| Kochi (Cochin) | 190 km |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 265 km |
| Kozhikode | 315 km |
| Chennai | 570 km |
| Nearest Railheads | |
| Teni | 60 km |
| Kottayam | 114 km |
| Changanassery | 114 km |
| Madurai | 140 km |
| By Road | |
| There are frequent buses from Kumily (4 km away) to various tourist centres. | |
The drive to Thekkady is enchanting as the road winds through tranquill countryside, rich plantations & thick jungles. The sanctuary, 60 km from Idukki, 190 km from Cochin and 114 kms away from Kottayam is open throughout the year , but the best season for a visit is from September to March. The sanctuary is centered around the large (24 sq km) artificial lake formed by a dam across the Periyar river. The main attraction is a boat trip over this man-made lake of Thekkady. The forest department arranges elephant rides and trekking inside the sanctuary.