Special Interest Tours

ECO TOURS

 
 
Saving the environment around you and preserving the natural luxuries and forest life, that's what eco-tourism is all about. Whether it's about a nature camp or organizing trekking trips towards the unspoilt and inaccessible regions, we should not disturb the tranquility of the area.

Unlike Africa, where great herds of beats romp across the Savannah giving photo opportunities galore to tourists in Zebra-striped buses, wild animal watching in India takes patience. At any, sanctuary, dress in sensible attires and keep quiet; the creatures are easily spooked. Yet with almost 350 species of mammal, a couple of thousand types of Bird and at least 30,000 kinds of insects, India provides an unmatched range and diversity that justifies several eco-tourism travel trips. We at GITC undertake Eco-tours as a responsible travel to the natural areas that preserves the environment, conserves the endangered species as well as sustains the well being of the local people
  
 


GREEN KERALA TOUR
 09 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS

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KOVALAM | THENMALA | GAVI | THOMMANKUTTU | PARAMBIKULAM | TRICHUR
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DAY 01 KOVALAM
Arrive at Trivandrum. You will be greeted and assisted at the Airport by GITC representative and transfer to Dukes Forest Lodge. Rest of the day free to explore the local place. Overnight at the Forest Lodge.
Dukes Forest Lodge is perched on the edge of a 130 acre Rubber Plantation (Riverside Estate) fringing the Pepara wildlife sanctuary- which is a habitat to a wide variety of endangered flora and fauna in Southern Kerala.

DAY 02 THENMALA ECO TOURISM VILLAGE
Breakfast. Later drive to Thenmala to visit the Eco Tourism Village.
A natural habitat of diverse flora and fauna, this unique eco-tourism habitat lies 500 m above sea level. The rugged terrain of this land harbouring a fragile ecosystem packs plenty of adventure activities. Nature trails dotted with delightful waterfalls and enchanting picnic spots attract naturalists, conservationists and adventure seekers. With its forests, rubber estates and tea plantations, Thenmala provides the perfect background for leisure activities.
Evening return and overnight at the resort.

DAY 03 GAVI
Breakfast. Drive to Gavi, the beautiful mountain valley at the Western Ghats.
Visitors to Gavi can indulge in trekking, bird and animal watching and boating or canoeing in the placid waters of the Reservoir. Trekking trails to Pullumedu Peak offers a panoramic view of the famed Sabarimala shrine. Visitors can also take along a local guide and an experienced 'elephant chaser' and then hike to Meenar, Chenthamara Kokka and Valley View that gives a spectacular view of a deep ravine and the forest below. Outdoor camping and night safaris are organised to Kullar, Gavi, Pullumedu, Kochu Pampa, Pachakanam or Anathodu. A unique feature of Gavi is night-camping in the forests, where it is possible to pitch a tent in the camping site - a rarity in many Indian forests. Gavi also has a treasure trove of birds for all those avian enthusiasts.
Overnight at Green Mansion

DAY 04 GAVI
Breakfast. Day free to explore the place.
A visit to Paradise Cove at Ninnumulli is a must for all nature lovers. Kullur, Kochu Pampa, Pullumedu and Pachakanam are some of the adjacent places that are worth going to. On the way to Gavi are many places of interest like Kuttikanam, Peermedu and Vandiperiyar from where the road deviates to Gavi. Visitors can also go to the nearby cardamom factory where one can leisurely walk through forests interspersed with spice gardens.
Overnight at Green Mansion

DAY 05 TOMMANKUTTU
Breakfast. Later drive to Thommankuttu. On arrival, check in at Green Berg. Afternoon visit Thommankuttu water falls. Overnight at Green Berg Resort.
A mere 20 km from Thodupuzha in Idukki district, and 74 km from Kochi, the mesmerizing Thommankuthu or Ezhunilakuthu is a series of 12 falls spread over a distance of 5 km. The seven-step falls are surrounded by a number of mysterious caves. At each step, there is a cascade and a pool beneath. Falling from a height of 1,500 m, the difference between the first and last fall is about 500 m.

DAY 06 PARAMBIKULAM
Breakfast. Drive to Parambikkulam. On arrival check in at the Forest Lodge. Rest pf the day at leisure.

DAY 07 PARAMBIKULAM
Breakfast. Later explore the flora and fauna of Parambikkulam.
Tucked away in the valley between the Anamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy ranges of Kerala on the majestic Western Ghats is the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread across 277 sq km, the Sanctuary, a haven of tranquil greenery boasts of the first ever scientifically managed teak plantation and the world's tallest and oldest teak tree. The famous Kannimara teak tree, believed to be over 350 years old is about 5 km from Thunacadavu, and is one of Parambikulam's prime attractions.

DAY 08 TRICHUR
Breakfast. Later drive to Trichur. Overnight at Rain Forest Resort, Athirampally.

DAY 09 TRICHUR
Day free to explore the magnificent waterfalls.
A tranquil and much needed escape from the troubles and stress of life. Let the soothing sounds take you to some of natures most relaxing places - the beautiful waterfalls of Athirampally and Vazhachal
Overnight at Rain Forest Resort

DAY 10 Departure COCHIN AIRPORT
In time transfer to Cochin Airport for the flight to the onward destination.


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