Thekkady lies on the mouth of the artificial lake surrounded by the Periyar Tiger Reserve. A small land mass that includes the boat jetty and the government managed resort, Thekkady lies four kilometres from Kumily town on the Western Ghats.

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In and around Kumily town, there are many places of tourist interest. A great activity to do is to visit the spice gardens nearby where one can see about 20 different varieties of spices in a small domestic garden around a local house. Spice plantation visits are also available where you visit a fully functional plantation and see how spices are plucked, cured and packed for shipping.

Other activities around Kumily include private elephant rides available on an hourly basis.