Periyar Tiger Reserve, Spice Plantations
Thekkady Wildlife Trail
Jungle safaris, spice-garden walks and bamboo rafting around Periyar Tiger Reserve in the cardamom hills of Thekkady.
Thekkady is where Kerala turns wild. Take an early boat ride on Periyar Lake — elephants, gaur and otters come down to the water at dawn — then walk a guided spice plantation where cardamom, pepper and vanilla grow in the shade.
Optional adventures include bamboo rafting, a border hiking programme and an evening Kathakali or Kalaripayattu show in town.



Anjali Menon
The houseboat night in Alleppey was pure magic — spotless rooms, wonderful food, and our pilot even steered through the narrow canals at sunset for us. Planning our next trip already.