Thekkady (Periyar) is one of the most important hill stations in Kerala and is home to the famous Periyar wild life sanctuary. Thekkady is located on the banks of the Periyar Lake and is spread over an area of 777 sq km.Thekkady is one of the most attractive hill stations in Kerala that attracts visitors from all over the world. Situated in the district of Idukki in the high ranges, Thekkady has several hotels/ resorts that offer the tourists mountain trekking, wild life safari and boating facilities. Some of these hotels and resorts in Thekkady also offer ayurveda treatments including massage, yoga and other ayurveda rejuvenation packages. Thekkady is located at a distance of 115 km from Kottayam the nearest rail head and 180 km from Cochin international airport.