Thekkady – Gavi

Board your bus to Thekkady from the respective boarding points. We will have our breakfast and lunch on the way. On reaching Thekkady and proceed for Periyar Boat ride. Periyar, named after Kerala’s longest river. Spend the evening soaking up the sounds of nature during your boat ride along the dense forest trails, learning about the endemic flora and fauna, as Banyan, Teak and Bamboo trees provide a serene backdrop for a lesson in Kerala wildlife. You may be able to see herds of wild elephant and bison seeking to quench their thirst along the quiet shores of Periyar Lake. Or keep a keen eye out for hornbills, flycatchers and kites – some of the many species of local and migratory birds that flock to this pristine sanctuary. Later Visit spice plantation and proceed to Resort  Check in. You’ll enjoy buffet dinner at Resort.

Today early morning starts your adventures trip to Gavi. This is one of the most popular programmes in Thekkady. The jeep safari to Gavi, picturesque land, is the major off-the-track destination ideal for a wilderness retreat replete with trekking, birding, canoeing and facilities. This biological garden, with hills and valleys, tropical forests, sprawling grass lands, sholas, cascading waterfalls and cardamom plantation, is home for many endangered species like lion tailed macaque; nilgiri tahrs etc. On arrival at Gavi we will have our breakfast. Trekking through forest under trained Guide. We will have our lunch on return. Later proceed for boating in Gavi Lake (rowboat), visit cardamom plantations and curing house. Later we will have tea and return to the hotel. Buffet dinner at the Resort.

After breakfast check out and proceed for the Jeep ride to Kambam is a town in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu, India, near the Kerala state border, famous for its fertile valley and grape cultivation. On arrival at Kambam proceede to visit Vegetable plantations and Grape orchards. Lunch at restaurant ,Later proceed back to hometown.