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Murikkady

Murikkady is a scenic plantation area a short drive from Thekkady in Idukki, known for the spice-growing hills around Kumily. Cardamom, pepper, coffee, tea and other crops shape the landscape, creating a quieter contrast to the busy wildlife hub. Visitors come for plantation views, photography and an introduction to the agricultural side of Keralam’s high ranges while exploring the wider Thekkady region.

Idukki Murikkady
Murikkady
MurikkadyIdukki, Keralam
DistrictIdukki
ExperiencePlantations & Hills
TalukPeerumade
PIN Code685535

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Murikkady is a spice-plantation area near Thekkady and Kumily in Peerumade taluk, Idukki, known for cardamom, pepper, coffee and tea landscapes and quieter high-range sightseeing outside Periyar Tiger Reserve.

Murikkady is a plantation landscape near Thekkady and Kumily in Idukki district, with Keralam Tourism placing it only a few kilometres from the main Thekkady tourism area. The hills around Murikkady are associated with spice and plantation crops including cardamom, pepper, coffee and tea, reflecting the agricultural economy that has long shaped the high ranges of Peerumade. For visitors, Murikkady offers a change of pace from boating and wildlife activities inside Periyar Tiger Reserve: the appeal lies in cultivated slopes, greenery, viewpoints and the possibility of learning about spices through legitimate plantation experiences.

Access to individual estates depends on the owner or tourism operator, so visitors should not enter private plantations without permission. The area can be combined easily with Thekkady, Kumily and nearby spice-garden visits on the same day. The PIN is recorded as 685509 after cross-checking the Thekkady/Kumily postal area and the official Keralam Revenue information for nearby Kumily and Springvalley, replacing the 685536 value carried in the source CSV.

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