Picnic spot

Kerala is famous for its art, poets and musicians, its traditional dance forms, and its distinctive architecture. Craft workers in Kerala continue the ancient arts of woodcarving and wall-painting.

For ages, the rich and vibrant culture of Kerala has intrigued people worldwide. The songs and dances of the people, their ballads, their rituals and their intellectual pursuits. Truly, the real treasures of Kerala lay in the cultural heritage of its people.

Kerala has its own typical art forms which reflect the life and outlook of the people. From the renowned Kathakali, considered to be the complete art form as its synthesises all that is best in the fields of drama, music and dance, to the folk dances which are reflections of the rhythmic impulses of a sensitive people. Kathakali, krishnanttom, kolkkali, oppana, thiruvathirakali, koodiyattom, thullal, mohiniyattom, duffmuttu are popular performing art forms of Kerala

Like arts kerala is also famous for spices. Murikkady - Washed in fresh spice scented air, Murikkady is a panorama of cardamom, coffee and pepper plantations.

Murikkady is located near the Periyar Tiger Reserve about 5 km from Thekkady. It is an important picnic spot blessed with a rich variety of cardamom, coffee, and pepper plantations. Shalimar Spice Garden Resort, a blend of European and Indian living, is located there.

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (185 km) and Kottayam Railway Station is the closest railway station (100 km).