Thekkady is home to India Largest Tiger Reserve known as Periyar National Park mainly it is Elephant and Tiger Reservoir including white Tiger, other are gaur, sambar, wild pig, Indian giant squirrel and many more. Other destinations such as beautiful Thekkady Lake, Periyar Tiger trail, Anakkara, temples and Spice garden. Thekkady is considered as a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, nutmace, ginger, and clove. Anakarra is also located nearby which is a great place to enjoy nature. Chellar Kovil is another area located nearby with a lot of picturesque waterfalls and cascades.