Quick-access directory of essential tourist services in Thekkady — taxis, jeep safaris, boating, parking, cultural shows and licensed guides.
Taxi & transport
- Periyar Cabs — Since 1983, 24/7 service. Taxi + jeep safari.
- Thekkady Jungle Safari — Jeep safari operator, 15+ yrs experience
- Wild Gateway Jeep Safari — 4.9-star rated operator
- KSRTC buses — Public buses to Kochi, Trivandrum, Madurai
- Local auto-rickshaws — Within Kumily and Thekkady, fix fare upfront
Periyar activities (Forest Dept)
- Boating — Book at periyartigerreserve.org
- Nature walk, bamboo rafting, border hiking, jungle patrol, tiger trail — All bookable via Kerala Forest Dept Ecotourism
Cultural shows
- Mudra Cultural Centre — Kathakali + Kalaripayattu, daily evening shows
- Kadathanadan Kalari Centre — Kalaripayattu demos
Parking
- Aanavachal Parking — Official Periyar Tiger Reserve parking
- Kumily town parking — Multiple paid lots, ₹20–50