About Cardamom Hills :
These are the mountainous regions in Kerala which produces cardamom, pepper and coffee. The thick plantations of cardamom covering this hilly area have given it the name of Cardamom Hills.
General Information about Cardamom Hills :
Location: Thekkady
State: Kerala
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi
Temperature: Max 36˚C, Min 28˚C (summer), Max 28˚C, Min 18˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to March
How to Reach Cardamom Hills :
By Air:
The nearest Airport is to Thekkady is Madurai, which is at a distance of 140 kilometres. Apart from that, you can access the airports at Kochi at a distance of 180 kilometres and Thiruvananthapuram at a distance of 260 kilometres.
By Rail:
The railway station nearest to Thekkady is Kumarakom, located at a distance of 114 kilometres. Another station is at Madurai located at a distance of about 130 kilometres.
By Road:
Thekkady is connected to all major towns and cities in Kerala through an excellent network of roads. The nearest place is Kumily at a distance of 4 kilometres.