{"id":177,"date":"2021-05-31T13:39:41","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T13:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/blog\/?p=177"},"modified":"2023-07-28T07:17:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T07:17:45","slug":"best-time-to-visit-thekkady","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/best-time-to-visit-thekkady\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Time to Visit Thekkady"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nestled in the mountains in Kerala is Thekkady, also known as Periyar. There are many places to visit in Thekkady like Periyar Lake, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Gavi Forest, Periyar wildlife sanctuary amongst others. The climate in Thekkady remains moderate all across the year and the best time to visit Thekkady is all through the year. The temperatures do not vary a lot but are ideal to visit throughout.<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE- Thekkady Tour Packages\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kumily near Thekkady is the place for accommodations whereas Thekkady is home to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Reaching Thekkady is a road trip either from Munnar which is 110 km away or from Alleppey, which is 140 km apart.<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE<\/strong> Best time to Visit Kerala<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Winter – Best time to visit Thekkady (October \u2013 February)<\/h2>\n

October to February is the wintertime in Thekkady. The minimum temperature is 15\u00b0C and the maximum is 27\u00b0C. At a height of 700m above sea level, with semi-green woods all around. <\/span>Thekkady best time to visit <\/b>is between October – February. <\/span>The weather remains cool and is ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Sudden showers can be expected, but this is the peak season for tourism.<\/p>\n

Activities like elephant riding, bird watching, plantation tours, canoeing, boating, etc. can be done during this time. It is also the time for major festivals. Wildlife safaris are common during this time while admiring the natural beauty of the place. During this season, numerous migratory birds can also be seen flocking. Thekkady temperature makes it <\/span>ideal for honeymooners. It is recommended to carry light woolens during the trip.<\/p>\n

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ALSO SEE<\/strong> Bamboo rafting in Thekkady periyar in Kerala<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summer – Enjoy the summer in Thekkady (March-May)<\/h2>\n

The minimum temperature in Thekkady<\/span> is 20\u00b0C and the maximum can go up to 36\u00b0C. Traveling around this time may be tiring as temperatures will be on the hotter side and will be too humid. Although it is unfavorable to visit during summers, wildlife sightseeing is the best during summers. It is one of the major outdoor activities in Thekkady during May, as the chances of spotting wild animals increase as they can easily be found gathering near water bodies.<\/p>\n

The doors of the famous Mangala Devi Temple<\/a> are thrown open for pilgrims during this time. it becomes a spiritual as well as an adventurous experience. From April onwards, it starts getting warmer and temperatures start rising. It is advisable to carry light cotton clothes & sunscreen along.<\/p>\n

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Jeep Safari in Kerala at Thekkady<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ALSO SEE<\/strong> Thekkady Boating-New Timings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Monsoons – Enjoy monsoon rains over Thekkady (June – September)<\/h2>\n

June to September is the season of the Monsoons. The temperature slightly falls after the summer heats. The minimum temperature in Thekkady<\/span> is 19\u00b0C and a maximum 25\u00b0C. The area receives heavy rainfall & experiences landslides as well. Tourists are therefore advised not to travel during this time. But this is the time when the place is filled with greenery & becomes soothing to the eye. The landscapes and forests in Periyar are worth a watch during this season.<\/p>\n

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Monsoon is the best time for nature lovers and for people who love rain. Tourists can find hotels at discounted prices, being off-season, and can access several other places with much ease. It is advisable to carry raincoats & umbrellas along.<\/p>\n

Thekkady has many wonderful things to offer, say it to be adventurous trekking to Ramakkalmedu<\/a> or a family boating trip in Periyar Lake. There are boat rides on the famous Periyar Lake to trekking in the Periyar forests in search of the Tigers. One can soothe their eyes with the mesmerizing views of the lush green vegetation by visiting Chellarkovil and Pandikuzhi viewpoints to have an adventurous Jeep Safari Tour in Thekkady<\/a>. One can have religious sightseeing at Mangala Devi Temple to have a bamboo rafting or a border hiking.<\/p>\n

If you are looking to escape the monotony of city life and looking for Thekkady best time to visit?<\/span><\/p>\n

Thekkady is suitable for all types of people across the year and has something unique to offer. It has pleasant summertime & cool wintertime. Thekkady, offers a journey, to embark your soul on a spiritual experience, like never before.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nestled in the mountains in Kerala is Thekkady, also known as Periyar. There are many places to visit in Thekkady like Periyar Lake, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Gavi Forest, Periyar wildlife sanctuary amongst others. The climate in Thekkady remains moderate all across the year and the best time to visit Thekkady is all through the year. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":473,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-177","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-thekkady","8":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4040,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177\/revisions\/4040"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/473"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}