Kerala is popularly known as the spice garden of India, owing to the sheer variety and extremely high quality of spices that are grown in this region. The lush spice plantations of Thekkady are a delight for visitors, who can not only marvel the sights and aroma, but can also learn about various medicinal herbs and spices at the gardens.

Several plantations have an attached shop from where you can purchase the purest and the best quality spices for home as well. Besides the spice gardens, coffee plantations of Thekkady are worth a visit, and while there, make sure to sip on the finest coffee to wake you up on the foggy mountain mornings.