Spend a memorable eco-friendly holiday this season at Thekkady

Most well-travelled tourists are making decisions based on their eco-consciousness.

Spend a memorable eco-friendly holiday this season at Thekkady
The discerning traveller is now aware of the benefits of giving back to the environment. In fact, most well-travelled tourists are making decisions based on their eco-consciousness. They take care to do their bit for the environment and this goes beyond not littering the place they holiday in. The awareness levels amongst travellers is high today and the result is an increase in the demand for cycle tours, rural tourism, nature walks and the likes. Here are some tips to reduce carbon footprints: 

Dispose all non-degradable litter such as empty bottles, tins, plastic bags etc in municipal dustbins only. 

Observe the sanctity of holy sites, temples and local cultures.

Cut noise pollution. Do not blare aloud radios, tape recorders or other electronic entertainment equipment in nature resorts, sanctuaries and wildlife parks.

Respect peoplefs privacy while taking photographs. Ask for prior permission before taking a photograph.

Get close to the forest
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Region: Thekkady

The name Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice-scented plantations.


Image: Elephants take a stroll in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

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Places of interest:

Lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is a fascinating natural wildlife reserve - The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve in 1978. Popular for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the reserve attracts visitors from all over the world.

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Rolling green hills and the fresh mountain air make Ramakkalmedu an enchanting retreat. The hill-top also offers a panoramic view of picturesque villages of Bodi and Cumbum on the eastern slope of the western ghats.

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