Periyar Experiences

About the Activity: - Enthrall in a relaxing bamboo rafting adventure in Periyar Tiger Reserve while relaxing in this nature’s abode with friends and family. Embark on this amazing experience - the technique for this water activity is pretty simple, all you need to do is just float in the water.- Feel the cold water splashing on your face as you indulge in bamboo rafting in Periyar. This amazing water sport requires a basic level of fitness, thus, providing an opportunity to almost everyone to taste the bounties of water sports. While here, you will be guided by trained experts who will help you in all the basics of bamboo rafting such as riding the raft and gliding through the waters. Enjoy this rejuvenating activity right from dawn to dusk – lose yourself in the lap of Mother Nature for an unparalleled experience.- While in Periyar tiger reserve, delight in a trekking experience through luxuriant forest sprawling throughout the region. Walk through narrow pathways and witness the best views of the lush-green thickets enveloping the place, lofty mountains surrounding your stay here. Enthrall with family and friends in this amazing bamboo rafting in Periyar tiger reserve with friends and family. Starting Point: Boat landing pointEnding Point: Boat landing pointTiming: 8 AM to 5 PMCapacity: Min 2 | Max 10

About the Activity: Border hiking in Periyar takes you through undulating terrains of this beautiful region. Get ready to witness the grand beauty of majestic mountains surrounding this beautiful place from all sides. Trek through narrow pathways that provide you with best views of the lofty mountains, green pastures and stunning valleys that will further make you trip worth remembering! This trekking program takes you on a trekking spree through well-acclaimed Periyar tiger reserve – get ready to witness exotic wild animals roaming freely in the jungles. For a nature lover, this place is certainly a true paradise – apart from the diversified animal kingdom, you can also get the best views of beautiful birds and butterflies adorning this region. Border hiking in Periyar takes you through lush-green thickets crowned at a height of around 900-1200m. Hike through winding trials, listen to chirpings of the birds on distant mountain ranges and explore the treasure of silence while trekking here with friends and family. A perfect getaway destination, away from the humdrum of city life prepare yourself to get dazzled in the lap of Mother Nature like never before with an enthralling Border hiking in Periyar.Starting Point: Entrance Gate/ Bamboo Grove CottageEnding Point: Entrance Gate/ Bamboo Grove CottageTimings: 8 AM to 5 PMCapacity: Min 2 | Max 10

Check-in Time: 12:00 PMCheck-out Time: 10:00 PMProperty Location: Murikkady PO, Kumily, ThekkadyAbout Shalimar Spice Garden Thekkady:Situated amongst the mountains of Thekkady, Shalimar Spice Garden Resort offers the perfect hideaway away from the hot and humid Kerala plains. It is located at an altitude of 800m from the edge of the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The light and cool air help tourists relax and feel the natural aesthetics of Thekkady.The Shalimar Spice Garden Resort offers 22 rooms and cottages built amidst bright green spice plantations, surrounded by Mangoes, Nutmeg, and cardamom trees. The guests can choose out of three stay variants, namely - The Pool Villa, Elegant Cottages, and Elegant Rooms. The resort features an exquisite swimming pool perfectly suited for rejuvenation, recline and de-stress of our guests. Guests can also avail the Games Room and the separate indoor Kids Play area that has a huge toy collection, so the kids are satisfied throughout the stay.

Periyar Tiger Reserve is the home to immense greenery, dense forests, and some of the most interesting species of wild animals in their natural habitats. This camping experience in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady is one that is hand cut for all the nature lovers out there.Factual information:Situated in the Cardamom Hills and Pandalam Hills, the camp inside the forest makes for a smooth viewing during the day. The campsite and the activities are maintained by a team of rehabilitated poachers and tree cutters of the park, hardy and dependable individuals who know the place and the beauty by heart. You will get the chance to encounter many native species like Nilgiri langur, giant squirrel, elephant and who knows, even a tiger! Normally, 20 to 35 km of trekking distance will be covered, depending on the route chosen. Throughout the way, get to listen to unusual and strange adventure stories of the former poachers, now your guides and protectors of the forests.Stay:Stay in comfortable tents in the middle of the forest on a double sharing basis.Activity:The major activity of this experience is the 25 to 30 km long jungle trek that will open you up to views of the wildlife that prevails in this area.How To Reach:Thekkady is about 4 km from Kumili in Idukki district, central Kerala and is well connected by road from all the major towns of Kerala.By Air:Cochin International Airport: 190 Kms. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport: 267 Kms. Madurai: 140 Kms.By Train:Kottayam : 114 Kms. Changanassery: 120 Kms. Ernakulam: 190 Kms.Madurai: 135 Kms.By Road:Direct bus links to/from Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, Kottayam, Munnar, and Madurai.Check-in: 9 AM Check out: 12 NoonCapacity: Min 2 | Max 6