Thekkady Wildlife & Spice Winter
In short
Thekkady Wildlife & Spice Winter is a 3 Days leisure tour in Kerala priced from ₹19,999 per person. It is rated Easy difficulty, runs best in Oct-Mar. Booking direct with XTSY includes transport, permits and a local expert guide.
Thekkady Wildlife & Spice Winter at a glance
- Price (per person)
- ₹19,999
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Location
- Kerala
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best season
- Oct-Mar
- Category
- leisure
- Booking
- Direct with XTSY — no OTA commission
Periyar tiger reserve safaris and aromatic winter spice plantations — ideal season for wildlife and harvest tours.
Tour highlights
- 1Day 1· Kochi / Madurai pickup (Drive: 4-5 hrs)
Arrival in Thekkady
- Pickup from Kochi / Madurai Airport
- Scenic drive through cardamom-scented hills
- Arrival at Thekkady
- Afternoon spice plantation walking tour
- Cardamom, pepper, vanilla & clove trails
- Evening Kalaripayattu martial arts show
Overnight: Thekkady
- 2Day 2
Periyar Lake & Wildlife
- Morning Periyar Lake boat safari
- Elephant & bison spotting at water's edge
- Bamboo rafting through Periyar Tiger Reserve
- Nature walk with tribal guide — Mannan tribe
- Spice market shopping — fresh whole spices
- Evening tribal heritage centre visit
Overnight: Thekkady
- 3Day 3
Departure
- Morning elephant encounter — bathing & feeding
- Final spice garden visit — buy plantation-fresh spices
- Drive to Kochi / Madurai Airport
- Trip concludes
What’s included
- ✓ Accommodation on twin/triple sharing
- ✓ All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- ✓ Private transportation throughout
- ✓ Local expert guide
- ✓ All entry fees and permits
- ✓ Welcome drink on arrival
Not included
- ✕ Flights/train tickets to & from destination
- ✕ Personal expenses & tips
- ✕ Travel insurance
- ✕ Anything not mentioned in inclusions
What's the best time to do this tour?
The best season for this tour is Oct-Mar. Weather is ideal and all activities are accessible.
Is this tour suitable for beginners?
This tour is rated as "Easy". Perfect for first-time adventurers.
What about group sizes?
We keep groups small (4-12 people) for the best experience.
Can I customize this itinerary?
Yes! We offer private tours with customizable itineraries. Contact us on WhatsApp to discuss.
XTSY’s own stay is in New Shillong Township. Stays, vehicles and guides elsewhere on this tour are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact. All tours
Want it your way?
Every itinerary can change. Tell a travel expert your dates and pace on WhatsApp.
₹19,999 per person
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