Vandanmedu

Tea Plantation Tour

Spice Plantation Tour

Visiting the Cardamom and Tea Auction Center

Birdwatching

Trekking

Vandanmedu

Thekkady Kerala

#19 Among Things To Do in Thekkady

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4 Nights / 5 Days

4 Nights 5 Days Kerala Getaway

Munnar(2N) → Thekkady(1N) → Alleppey(1N)

₹ 16,500

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₹12,500/person

6 Nights / 7 Days

Explore Kerala: 6 Nights 7 Days Tour from Munnar to Kovalam

Munnar(2N) → Thekkady(1N) → Alleppey(1N) → Kovalam(2N)

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₹ 73,560

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₹42,360/person

6 Nights / 7 Days

Explore Kerala: 6 Nights 7 Days Tour from Munnar to Kovalam and Kanyakumari

Munnar(2N) → Thekkady(1N) → Alleppey(1N) → Kovalam(2N)

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₹ 78,360

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₹47,160/person

5 Nights / 6 Days

Explore Kerala: 5 Nights 6 Days Tour from Munnar to Kovalam

Munnar(2N) → Thekkady(1N) → Alleppey(1N) → Kovalam(1N)

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₹ 63,180

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₹37,680/person

5 Nights / 6 Days

Kerala Highlights: 5 Nights 6 Days Tour from Munnar to Kovalam

Munnar(2N) → Thekkady(1N) → Alleppey(1N) → Kovalam(1N)

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₹ 63,180

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₹44,400/person

4 Nights / 5 Days

Explore Kerala: 4 Nights 5 Days Tour of Kochi, Munnar and Thekkady

Munnar(2N) → Thekkady(1N) → Alleppey(1N)

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₹ 50,400

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₹32,520/person

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Timings : The timings mostly vary for the various plantations, however, the Tea Auction Center is open from Monday-Friday; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Trekking trails are mostly open throughout the year apart from the monsoon months.

Vandanmedu, Thekkady Overview

Vandanmedu is a village in Idukki district, in Thekkady, known for its wide views and tea plantations. Sitting at about 4,000 feet above sea level, it is a good spot for adventure and nature enthusiasts, with panoramic views of the Western Ghats and a quiet break from city life. The village is dotted with spice plantations and tea estates.

Vandanmedu is also popular for its Ayurvedic treatment center known as the Vandanmedu Ayurveda Hospital. This center offers a range of ayurvedic therapies and treatments for various ailments and is, therefore, a renowned destination for wellness and health seekers.

1. Tea Plantation Tour

Vandanmedu is home to several tea plantations and therefore you must take a tour of the tea estates here. The timings and ticket prices vary according to the plantations, however, you will be able to (Read More)witness the daily lives of the workers at the plantations and even learn about the process of harvesting and processing the tea leaves.

2. Spice Plantation Tour

Vandanmedu is sprawling with spice plantations that are famous for producing pepper, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. This tour will provide you an insight into the growing and processing of several sp (Read More)ices. Spices Lap Plantation Resort Thekkady provides a spice plantation tour along with an elephant ride. This program takes place from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily, with 30 minutes for each ride.

3. Visiting the Cardamom and Tea Auction Center

These auction centers in Vandanmedu attract buyers from all across the globe and are one of the largest in all of Asia. Here you will be able to witness the ongoings of tea auctions and trade. The fol (Read More)lowing plantations will provide you with the best experience in Vandanmedu: Odamade, Murukady, and Vellaramkunnu.

4. Birdwatching

Vandanmedu is home to exotic birds and is a bird watcher's paradise. Set amidst a forest, you can spot several rare species of birds such as the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Malabar Grey Hornbill, and Indian (Read More)Pitta. Carmelia Haven Resort is about half an hour away from Vandanmedu and is one of the best places for birdwatching. Set amidst a deciduous forest, this resort is a paradise for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers.

5. Trekking

Vandanmedu is set amidst a hilly, dense forest and therefore has several trekking trails. These trails can also be used for bike riding. Such places can be extremely slippery during monsoons, so it's (Read More)best to go on a trek in Vandanmedu in the summer and winter months.