Thekkady

We arrived at the nature reserve in time for lunch. It was interesting coming inside here as its like going on a safari reserve. The native people still live here and they are allowed to live of the land. There are 3 hotels behind the gates and the one I'm staying in is government run. There were monkeys roaming everywhere from we entered the gates and all along the 5 mi ute drive to the hotel. We are briefed to keep our windows shut otherwise the monkeys will enter. This is a bit of an issue for some guests as there is no air conditioning in the room, only a ceiling fan. The monkeys also come up to the windows and look all cute wanting to be let in.

At 3pm we head on a boat safari on the lake. Unfortunately it starts pouring rain so no animals come out. The boat ride was beautiful though. After dinner there was a chance to spot a deer and porcupine that come on the grounds.Read more