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Walking & wildlife holiday in Kerala
 
 
 
Country:
India
Location:
Kerala, (Thekkady, Kumarakom )
Trip type:
Walking safaris, introductory walking
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Kerala-wildlife

The rainforests of Kerala, punctuated by various streams, brooks and rivers, make an ideal habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna.
The trip covers tropical evergreen forests, semi evergreen forests, moist deciduous grass lands, shola, high rolling plateaus, dry thorny scrubs, ravines, rugged peaks and rain shadow regions.

This trip, " Through the wilderness, Through Kerala", covers the wildlife regions of Wayanad, Nelliyampathy, Silent Valley, Chimmony, Athirappally, Sholayar, Thattekkadu, Thenmala, Chinnar and Periyar.
We offer a range of activities as a way of experiencing the wilderness - including rainforest trekking, waterfall trails, bamboo rafting, Thoni Cruise, night time Jungle Patrol, wilderness camping, bird watching, wildlife spotting, safari and butterfly watching.
Whilst most of the day is spent in the forest and its fringe areas, we have taken care to make sure that guests are not denied any level of comfort in terms of accommodation. This includes Plantation accommodations, riverside resorts, wilderness camps, jungle lodges, tree houses and eco lodges.
Tailored to the needs of novices as well as the experienced trekker, this is a trip that will bring you as close as it is possible to nature in Kerala. Transport options between locations range from the luxury of air conditioned taxis to public transport, to barges and houseboats.
     Over the last two years we have spotted sambar deer, lion tailed macaque, nilgiri tahr, spotted deer, Malabar giant squirrel, otter, barking deer, mouse deer, leopard, civet cat, pangolin, grizzled giant squirrels, porcupine, star turtle, great Indian hornbill, nigliri marten, dusky stripped squirrel, nilgiri langur, small travancore flying squirrels, Asiatic elephants, bonnet macaque, slender loris, common palm civet, but not yet the elusive tiger! .... Hopefully though when you trek with us!

The Backwaters are a unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers - are an integral part of Kerala's tourism scene. A Journey through the curving and winding backwaters of Kerala is an experience of returning to nature. The houseboats take one on a fascinating cruise at a leisurely and relaxing pace.

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Itinerary
Day 1: Wayanad
Trek to Chembra peak through shola grasslands (a full day program). Accommodations in an estate bungalow/ plantation hide out.

Day 2 : Wayanad
Trekking and jeep safari through Muthanga Wildlife sanctuary. Overnight in an estate bungalow/plantation hide out.

Day 3:
After early breakfast, Transfer to Silent Valley (approx 170 kms, 4.5 hrs).

Day 4:
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Panthanthode - enroute to Sairandhri (approx 45 kms) by jeep. This is an ideal habitat of the endangered lion tailed macaque. Walk further down to Kunthipuzha.Take a dip in the tropical waters of Kunthipuzha.
Day 5:
After and early breakfast, you will be transferred to Chimmony wildlife sanctuary, (approx.180 kms, 4 hrs drive). . Overnight sleep in tents and sleeping bags.
Day 6:
Wake up for a bird watching trip and proceed to Athirappally by road. Check-in to a resort on the banks of the river.
Day 7:
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Thattekkad bird sanctuary (approx 120 kms, 3 hrs
Day 8:
At Thattekkad Birding camp. Spend this day at Leisure or trek through the reed jungles with your naturalist for wildlife and bird watching.
Day 9:
After Breakfast, transfer to Munnar (approx 90 kms, 3 hrs drive). Rest and relaxation. Over night in a farmhouse.
Day 10:
Transfer to Chinnar Wildlife sanctuary (65 kms, 2 hrs). Program starts at 8 am in the morning.
Day 11:
Wake up early morning and trek to Vasyappara Hut.
Day 12:
Trek back to Chinnar Forest station and you will be transferred to Periyar wildlife Sanctuary (175 kms, 6 hrs drive).
Day 13:
Periyar wild life sanctuary
Day 14:
Periyar wild life sanctuary: Go for a full daylong bamboo rafting in the Reserve ( 8 am to 5 pm ). Overnight in ecolodge.
Day 15: After breakfast, check out and proceed to next destination. Tour ends here.
Tour Cost : Rs.1, 14000/-or $2,850 Per couple.
Pickup and Drop from cochin/calicut/coimbatore cost by Nac car Rs.21, 450 or $537 Per Car
The package is for Minimum 2 pax and Maximum 4 pax.
Package Includes:
14 nights accommodation with all meals as mentioned in the itinerary,
Activities mentioned in the above package.
Entrance fee to the wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
Trekking and camping charges.
Local guides while trekking and full time assistance of an experienced naturalist throughout the program.