
India is home to a large number of wildlife sanctuaries and among them is “Surki” dam and the artificial lake spread an area of 777 sq. kilo meters are with a huge number of unique animals in Kerala. The wildlife here is a reason for attracting tourists from different countries as well as local inhabitants. Here the beauty of the old dam is not the only tourist attracting destination but along with it is the Poorna, which was built by Arians in the era of Veda.

Thekkady lies at a distance of 700m above sea level. The area is surrounded by flora and fauna of tropic areas that tourists love the most. Thekkady, is the only place where tourist can see tigers and many other animal species while boating. Tourist came here to get closer to nature and have some adventure and wildlife fun without being harm as there are high class facilities regarding safety of the visitors.

From The Asian elephants, leopards to monkeys, deer, boars and many other wild animals are residing in one place to fascinate the valuable visitors who love wildlife and want to protect them. The plants surrounded by the lake and dam are always standing there to enhance the beauty of nature with the combination of green with the crystal and shiny water in sunny days of summer. The different sounds of animals and birds whisper’s into the ears of visitors and thanks them for their love in their own language is the best thing you can experience at thekkady.

Tourist here love to have elephant ride and boat rides arranged by kerala tourism where as there are many other attractive places at thekkady that tourist don’t miss while spending time here. Among the most famous are; the devi temple, murikkady,anakkara, chellar kovil, and mangala