GAVI SAFARI

Jungle Safari Programme to Gavi

Cardamom Club - Eco friendly plantation resort at Thekkady in Kerala, India.

Cardamom Club - Eco friendly plantation resort at Thekkady in Kerala, India.

Cardamom Club - Eco friendly plantation resort at Thekkady in Kerala, India.

Cardamom Club - Eco friendly plantation resort at Thekkady in Kerala, India.

At a distance of 40 Km from Periyar sanctuary (Thekkady), there lies an Eco-System named GAVI with luxuriant forest, grassland and wild animals. Spread across the beauty of Periyar Tiger Reserve, Gavi is a quite, beautiful & pristine forest heaven. These evergreen forests are abundant with magnificent wildlife including the tiger, elephants, leopards, bears, Indian gaur, sambar, mouse deers, lion tailed macaque, Nilgiri Marten and lot more. For the nature lovers, Gavi offers the complete acquaintance with the flora & fauna. Gavi often serves as the base camp for deep jungle trekkers, bird watchers, nature lovers and research students.

The Programme

The programme involves close interaction with the nature. Let the rough journey to Gavi may better to made on a sturdy vehicle like Jeep. Official forest guard & trained guide will provide all the guidence and services during the programme. The safari is through the midst of evergreen forests to the Camping site at Gavi. The trekking course passes through dence patches of forests where the elephants roam free & man meet nature in its true sence. And for the nature lovers, you will be taken for a rowing expedition to Paradise Cove – the place of wild flowers & butterflies, where the silence is broken only by the sound of birds. For any wildlife enthusiast, the treks will undoubtfully rewarding.

Accomodation

Green Mansions : The Forest Lodge at Gavi Forest Area.
Tent Camps – Tents with sleeping bags, Blanket etc. will be provided in the Lake side.

Facilities

Library on Flora & Fauna * Forest Museum * Binoculars on hire * First Aid * Leach Socks & Raincoats * Laundry facilities * Traditional vegetarian food.

Activities

Trekking * Wildlife watching * Birding * Outdoor Camping in the forest * Night Safari * Visit to Paradise Cove at Ninnumulli * Pedal boat ride in Gavi & Kochupampa lake * Visit to Cardamom factory.