By Airways: Thekkady does not have an airport of its own. Some of the nearby airports are-
Madurai 140 km, Kochi (Cochin) 190 km, Thiruvananthapuram 265 km,Kozhikode 315 km, Chennai 570 km.
By Railways: The nearest rail stations are-
Teni 60 km, Kottayam 114 km,Changanassery 114 km, Madurai 140 km
By Roadways: The drive to Thekkady is enchanting as the road winds through tranquil countryside, rich plantations & thick jungles. There are frequent buses from Kumily (4 km away) to various tourist centers.
Overview
Thekkady, the name itself draws images of elephants, never-ending chains of hill and spice scented plantations. In the fresh, cool air of the Western Ghats lays the land of wild animals and simple and friendly people. The Periyar forest is the life line of this place and is one of the best and finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. The Thekkady sanctuary is one of the best in the country for watching and photographing wild life. Thekkady is on the border with state of Tamil Nadu, in fact just 5 kilometers from the border town of Kumily which is very well connected by bus to both Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
