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Trekking in Thekkady

If you find yourself in Thekkady, it's probably because the hills called your name and you're looking to get away from the views of tall buildings for a couple of days. Thekkady is a renowned wildlife reserve and is a nature enthusiasts dream location. Kerala is packed with beautiful hill towns and Thekkady is one that must be explored. Trekking in Thekkady allows you to challenge yourself amidst nature and gives you a fun way to go sightseeing in this gorgeous natural paradise. The trails are unique, beautiful, as with every hill station and without a doubt has some lovely views from the peaks. 

Thekkady is close to other hill ranges and hill towns which makes it a great transit point from one to the other. If you're considering trekking up some of these beautiful hills, you can count on trekking in Thekkady to be super beginner friendly. There are a variety of treks you can opt for here - there are short ones that take about 3 hours to complete and ones that take up to 6-8 hours and can be done with a pit stop in between. Inside the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, treks are organized given the vastness of the land there. You will not run out of options while trekking in Thekkady, from solo rambles around the countryside to hikes that take you up in the air, Thekkady never disappoints.   

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