Thekkady, on the Kerala/Tamil Nadu border, is the main entry point to the Periyar Tiger Reserve. At an elevation of 900m, Thekkady enjoys a moderate climate with pleasantly cool evenings and early mornings.

Some approximate road distances from Thekkady are:

  Distance (km)
Alleppey 150
Bangalore 545
Chennai 570
Cochin 180
Idukki 58
Kodaikanal 169
Kottayam 108
Kovalam 278
Kumarakom 134
Munnar 110
Madurai 140
Ooty 390
Pondicherry 400
Trivandrum 265
Varkala 240