Thekkady is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake, including the pleasure of watching herds of wild elephants that come down to the lake's edge and offer great views to the tourists that come to the sanctuary. Indeed, Thekaddy is a nature lover's ecstasy with its unspoiled tropical forests and its incredible wealth of animal and plant life. The Periyar forest has great views and is the best place for photography, Dam Boating & Forest Boating with its picture perfect landscape. Set off on a memorable plantation tour, spice garden trek, walking through the cardamom, coffee, pepper and tea plantations or, make the most of it by walking into tribal settlements and experiencing their culture up close. And, of course, don't miss out the Jungle Tour on riding through the jungle on elephant back and see how it feels to walk in grandeur and style of nature.