If you only have one day in Thekkady, here’s how to make it count. Best for travellers on a Kerala loop who arrive in the morning.
Hour-by-hour
- 9:00 AM — Arrive Kumily, check in
- 10:00 AM — Spice plantation tour (1.5 hr)
- 12:00 PM — Quick lunch (Kerala thali)
- 1:45 PM — Periyar Lake boating (90 min)
- 4:00 PM — Shop spices in Kumily bazaar
- 5:00 PM — Kalaripayattu show
- 7:00 PM — Kathakali show
- 9:00 PM — Dinner
What you’ll miss
- Bamboo rafting (full day commitment)
- Gavi day trip
- Border hike or Tiger Trail
2 days is much more relaxed. See the 2-day plan.