Silent Valley National Park

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Founded in 1984, this park is situated in Palghat district. It occupies an area of 89.2 sq km. The Kunthi river valley is close by. It is approximately 180 km from Cochin and 40 km from Mannarkkad. The park is made up of evergreen rain forest. The greenery along the jungles deepest cores is breath taking and a sight to remember for the visitors. This park is also known locally as Sairandhrivanam. The remoteness of the park has resulted in very little human intervention in this park. It is surrounded by Attappadi Reserve Forests in the east, and dense jungles of Palghat and Nilambur in the west and south respectively.

The Wildlife here has 100 species of butterfly, Ceylon frogmouth, 400 species of moths, the nilgiri laughin thrush, nilgiri langur, Great Indian Hornbill, the lion-tailed Macaque, the giant Malabar squirrel, Nilgiri langur, tiger, leopard, elephant, sambar, pit viper, wild bear, nilgai, etc.

You will also find 966 varieties of flowers and 100 orchids’ plants. This is apart from the large variety of animals and birds found here. The USP of this place are large hollow trees where in people can easily sit and enjoy themselves.

Day 01:

Start your day with a hearty breakfast. Reach the park and check into a resort. You start your trekking where you end up at Sairandhiri which is 23 km from Mukkali. If you wish to go further you need to take trekking permissions from the Kerala forest dept. The trek from Sairandhiri to Poochappara takes 2 hours and is 7 km long. Return by evening, relax and have dinner at night. Stay the night in the hotel.

Day 02:

Today after breakfast you start your return journey back home.

Best time to visit: September to March

- Minimum pax- 2

- Maximum pax- 4

Cost: Rs.1200 a day per person

Package Includes:

- Entry fees

- Trekker’s charge

- Trekking fees

- One night accommodation

- 2 bottles of water

- Morning tea

- Simple b/f.

Package Excludes:

- Personal expenses and tips.

- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Things to Carry:

- A hat, cap or turban

- Sunscreen and sunglasses

- Long-sleeve shirt, long trousers, sneakers or other type of solid shoes. Remember, the sun is fierce!

- Camera and film

- Toilet paper and towel

- Diary, pen, a book to read, cards or other games

- Medical kit (for just in case)

- A big smile and positive attitude