Arrive by noon at Thekkady and check in to the Hotel/Resort. Afternoon at the Periyar lake for boating, around which the sanctuary is built. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat. Visit the Spice garden at Thekkady, you can also buy quality spices from their outlet. At Thekkady you can go for elephant ride and watch elephant bath, tribal dance, musical fountain and the traditional Kerala martial art known as "Kalaripayattu". If time permits, go for a Body rejuvenating ayurveda massages. Evening you can go and watch the Kathakali show. Thekkady Boating timings: 07:30 AM, 09:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 01:15 PM, and 3:30 PM
Hotel : Periyar
Hotel, Thekkady