Green Walk Forest Trek in Thekkady
Highlights
- A day-long hiking programme within the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
- Organized by Periyar Tiger Conservation Foundation (PTCF).
- Gaur, sloth bear and elephants are often sighted apart from birds and butterflies are spotted.
- Thekkady - One of the most visited place in Idukki, Kerala.
- Periyar Tiger Reserve - One of the best Tiger Reserves in India.
Description
Wondering how to spend your day in Periyar tiger reserve, Thekkady or what are the things to do in Thekkady. Here's the list of things to do in Thekkady. The Ecotourism center in Thekkady conducts Periyar tiger reserve ecotourism programmes. Ecotourism center provides 7 community-based Eco tourism programmes in Periyar tiger reserve. Enjoy!
People-oriented community-based and park centered ecotourism is the hallmark of Periyar Tiger Reserve. These programmes are conducted by locals who are responsible for the surveillance. By taking tourists along they not only interpret the values of Periyar and enhance the visitor experience but also add to the protection of the park and earn a livelihood out of it. Hence, when a visitor joins in all these programmes, he/she is directly contributing to the cause of conservation and community welfare.
Apart from the eco-tourism activities, boating at Thekkady lake is another facility that is often explored by travelers who visit Thekkady and Idukki.
Things to do in Thekkady - Periyar Tiger Reserve Eco Tourism Programmes
Periyar tiger reserve ecotourism programmes include:
- Nature Walk,
- Green Walk
- Jungle Scout
- Border Hiking
- Bamboo Rafting
- Bamboo Groves
- Jungle Camp
More details about the above programmes are as below:
*Before proceeding, please note that you may see some differences in the itinerary written in the images from the itinerary written after the images. This is as because the images provided here are outdated and the itinerary written after the images are the latest updated ones(last updated: Nov 5th, 2017).
Read more: Kerala Forest Stay packages from Kerala Forest Department
Green Walk - the guided day trek in Periyar, Thekkady
Whispering winds in the canopy of green leaves; birds calling all around in a mixed flock; butterflies floating away through the enchanting greenery. This is a must things to do in Thekkady. You may come across anything on the trail even a lone animal moving silently. Nature amazes you through many of its mysterious expression.
Different nature trails traversing diverse habitats form the trekking routes, generally 4 to 5 km. in length. This is an interpretive programme offering an excellent opportunity to watch birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. The trails often pass through evergreen and moist deciduous forests interspersed with marshy grasslands. The Green Walk is the right programme to feel nature, hear her whispers and smell the fragrance of wildflowers.
A three-hour trekking programme that stats from the Tiger Bungalow that passes through the tribal community area which covers the grasslands, moist deciduous forest accompanied by a tribal guide. The timing of this trek is 7 am, 7.30am, 11 am, 11.30am, 2 pm, and 2.30pm Maximum 6 persons and Minimum 4 persons in which 3 slots going at a time.
| Programme Name: | Green Walk |
|---|---|
| Starting Time: | 7.oo am, 7.30 am, 11.oo am, 11.30 am, 2.oo pm, and 2.30 pm |
| Reporting Venue: | Information Centre |
| Time Required: | 3 hours |
| Distance Covered: | 4-5 km |
Cost
| Indian Adult: | Rs. 350/- per person |
| Indian Child: | Rs. 350/- per person |
| Foreign Adult: | Rs. 350/- per person |
| Foreign Child | Rs. 350/- per person |
Rules & Guidelines
- A Minimum of 4 persons required per trek.
- Minimum rate is applicable if the number of persons is less than 4
- Children below 8 years are NOT allowed for this program
- Kindly report 15 minutes before the commencement of the program.
- Park Entry Fees & bus charges will be extra.
- This programme is open to a Maximum 6 persons and a minimum of 4 persons per group
- The package includes Leech socks & Binoculars also.
Getting there
Thekkady is well connected to major cities by road. The nearest town is Kumily, which is just 4 km from Thekkady. The nearest railway station is at Kottayam which is 114 km from Thekkady. The nearest airport is at Madurai in Tamil Nadu, about 136 km from Thekkady. The Nedumbassery airport in Kochi is about 190 km away.
- By Air: Cochin International Airport -124 Km
- By Rail: Aluva Railway Station- 125 Km, Ernakulam Railway Station – 143 Km
- By Road: Ernakulam- 142 Km, Thekkady- 115 Km
Map
Contact information
For more info or on any inquiry you can contact Periyar Tiger Conservation Foundation (PTCF). who is responsible for arranging the trekking, camping, staying packages inside the Tiger reserve. The Periyar Foundation was formed in 2004 for supporting tiger conservation and allied activities of the reserve. It was re-established to Periyar Tiger Conservation Foundation in 2010 as per the guidelines of the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
For Tourism related enquiries:
Eco Tourism Information Centre,
Periyar Tiger Reserve,
Kerala, India
Ph: 8547603066 / 9946046025
Email: [email protected]
For enquiries related to the Tiger Reserve:
Office of the Deputy Director (Project Tiger),
Periyar Tiger Reserve,
Kerala, India
Ph: 04869 222027
Email: [email protected]
Covid-19 Travel Advisory
COVID-19 restrictions are applicable. All Sundays (Except 15 & 22 August 2021 as of now) will be closed as per Government lock down measures. Click here to view for more details of Covid-19 travel advisory at Periyar Tiger Reserve