Vandiperiyar

Connemara Tea Factory

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Trekking

Vandiperiyar

Thekkady Kerala

#16 Among Things To Do in Thekkady

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Label : Great For Family Outing

Tags : Town

Permits : Visitors require permits to visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. These permits can be obtained from the Forest Department Office located in Thekkady or via the online website.

Vandiperiyar, Thekkady Overview

Vandiperiyar is a small town in Idukki district, Kerala, at an altitude of around 2,743 ft. This hill town is popular with travelers who enjoy exploring plantations and spice farms. Despite some commercial activity, the plantations here function as their own ecosystem, supporting flora and fauna much like the surrounding forests.

With the enchanting River Periyar flowing through, Vandiperiyar is famous for the cultivation of spices, herbs and its breathtaking natural terrain. Nature lovers can explore the Government Agricultural Farm and the Flower Garden other than exploring the expansive coffee and tea plantations in the region, a major source of income for the locals. This industrious town also has a number of tea factories that offer guided tours.

1. Connemara Tea Factory

This tea factory in Vandiperiyar is one of the largest and most popular tea factories in Kerala. Visitors are offered guided tours here that give them an insight into the tea factory and the various s (Read More)tages of tea production. It also has a tea museum where visitors can learn about the history of tea in India. The tour also involves tea-tasting sessions. Additionally, interested people can buy a variety of products available on sale. This place also produces coffee and black pepper.

Timings - Monday to Saturday; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays
Entrance Fees - 150 per person

2. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

It takes approximately 17 minutes to reach the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary by car from Vandiperiyar. You can witness a variety of wildlife species here including bison, leopards, tigers, and so on. You (Read More) can also opt for a boat ride on the Periyar Lake or go on a guided trek within the sanctuary.

Timings - Monday to Sunday; 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Entry Fee :

Rs. 45 per person for Indian Adult

Rs. 15 per person for Indian Child

Rs. 500 per person for Foreigner Adult

Rs. 180 per person for Foreigner Child

Rs. 38 for Still Camera

Rs. 300 for Video Camera

Rs. 150 for Boat Safari (Above 11 years of age)

Rs. 50 for Boat Safari (Below 11 years of age)

3. Trekking

Vandiperiyar has a few hiking trails that are perfect for all adventure enthusiasts. These treks are mostly low to moderate on difficulty level. The Periyar Lake Loop as well as the trail from Vandipe (Read More)riyar to Sabarimala are very popular among hikers.