Thekkady- Exploring the Nature

Thekkady:- A beautiful tourist destination in Idukki District, Kerala, India. This is the border place between Kerala and Tamil Nadu,the two states in India. Thekkady's major attraction is the boating on lake. This lake is actually the problematic one in Kerala, because Mullaperiyar Dam is holding the water from this lake. Mullaperiyar Dam is the cause of quarrels between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This Dam is very old one and in a pathetic condition, people in Kerala fear that it would break and swallow 75% of people and territories in Kerala. At the same time poeple in Tamil Nadu think that Dam is damn safe and all other sayings are the trick of Kerala govt to restrict their share of water from this dam. Thekkady is actually thick forest area with a Tiger Reserve. The lake is surrounded by deep forest and wild animals are roaming around the lake. We can see those animals while we travel across the lake on a boat.

To reach here- 110 kms from Kottayam on KK Road (NH 183)

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Some pictures are given below:

Road to Thekkady Boat Landing from Kumily

Entrance Gate to Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady

Boats ready to go

View from the boat landing

Its just started moving from landing point

On Boat

Old trees which were there before the lake was made by the dam; This was the forest area

Last parts of the old forest trees

On the way to Kodaikanal

A Sunrise view in Tamil Nadu, India- Near Theni

A Sunrise view in Tamil Nadu, India- Near Theni

Kuttikanam- King's Paradise

A view from the yard of Summer Palace Kuttikanam

Dear readers,

Have you ever visited this place? This is Kuttikanam, Idukki District, Kerala, India.
This place is an educational place; many schools and colleges are located around here. Marian College & Mar Baselios College of Engineering are well known colleges in Kerala which are situated in Kuttikanam.
This place is 72 KMs away from Kottayam and 36 KMs from Kumily. Passing K K Road (Part of NH 183). You have many landscapes here to get relaxed. So you are kindly requested to visit this place once in your lifetime.
You will see more photographs of this place soon.
Have a great day

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An Evening at Panchalimedu

Panchalimedu

 Panchalimedu- An unknown tourist place in Idukki District. Deviate from Murinjapuzha on Kottayam- Kumily Road near Kottikanam.

Fence made to protect Sabarimala Pilgrims whom they come to witness Makara Jyoti

Its a beautiful place

Sunset at Panchalimedu

How to Reach here?
From Kottayam, take Kottayam-Kumily Road(NH 183). You will reach at Mundakayam after 54 KMs. From Mundakayam, continue journey on same road, after 13-14 Kms you will find a junction named Murinjapuzha. Turn right and drive around 5 kms ghat road, then you will reach here.

Beautiful sunset view from Panchalimedu