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Thekkady Spice Plantation & Culture Day Trip

Thekkady

The hills around Thekkady grow pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and vanilla, and a walk through a working plantation with the grower is the best way to understand why the Malabar coast was fought over for centuries. The day adds the tribal heritage museum, which documents the local Adivasi communities, and an evening Kalaripayattu performance — the Kerala martial art, said to be the oldest in the world.

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Duration
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Destination
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Planned days
1–8
Travellers
₹2,800
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  • Easy
  • English, Hindi, Malayalam
  • Pickup included
  • Book 1 days ahead
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Your itinerary

A 1-day route through Thekkady.

01

Pepper, cardamom and vanilla growing

02

Tribal heritage museum

03

Kalaripayattu martial art demonstration

04

Malabar spice trade history

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    Morning walk through a working spice plantation with the grower, then the tribal heritage museum. Afternoon free in Thekkady, and an evening Kalaripayattu demonstration before drop-off.

    Spice plantation walkTribal heritage museumKalaripayattu performance

Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.

The detail

What's included

What's included

  • Private car with driver for the day
  • Spice plantation guided walk
  • Museum entry
  • Kalaripayattu ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop

Not included

  • Meals and drinks
  • Spice purchases
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance
The specification

Additional information

Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.

Duration
1 day
Group size
1–8 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Start time
08:00
Guide languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Pickup
Included
Confirmation
Instant
Customisable
Yes, on request
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Before you go

Good to know

Things to carry

  • Walking shoes
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket
  • Space for spice purchases

Important notes

Buy spices from the plantation, where the provenance is real; roadside prices vary widely.,Kalaripayattu performances are usually early evening.

Questions

Frequently asked

No — it is a gentle walk on farm paths, about an hour and a half.

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Flexible cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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