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| <Trekking |
| <Wildlife watching |
| <Birding |
| <Stay atop tree huts |
| <Outdoor camping in forest around |
| <Night safaris through jungle roads |
| <Visit to paradise cove at Ninnumulli |
| <Boating in the Gavi& kochupampa lakes. |
| <Leisurely walks through spice gardens |
| <Visit to cardamom factory |
| <Climb to Sabarimala temple view |
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| <Accommodation and full board, at Green Mansions and at Jungle Camps. |
| <Library on Flora & Fauna of the Western Ghats and other jungle parks of India. |
<Forest museum. |
<Binoculars on hire |
<First aid. |
| <Leech Socks& Raincoats. |
| <Laundry facilities. |
<Soft drinks and mineral water (if required additionally) |
<Local products like organic cardamom (for sale). |
| <In case of emergencies medical evacuation is facilitated to the nearest hospital. |
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Note:- We do not serve liquor & Cigarettes. |
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Our programme involves a close interaction with the nature. We have excellent trails through the midst of Evergreen Forests to our camping sites at Meenar & Valley view. The
trekking course
passes through dense patches of forests where even at mid-day sunlight struggles to penetrate, where elephants roam free and where man meets nature truly in all it’s majesty and glory.
For those in need of peace, we organize a rowing expedition to Paradise Cove where you will be enthralled by the beauty of wild flowers and where silence is broken only by the music of birds. For wild life enthusiast, the treks can be doubly rewarding. Wild life sighting is ensured. |
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Our night safaris are also an occasion to observe the wild side of nature. A drive to the Pampa dam or to Pachakkanam at night and you may be rewarded with the best that a tropical rain forest can offer you
you after dusk
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We have three ongoing packages .The first one is a day time package extending from 8.00AM to 4.30 PM. The second is an overnight package where the guest will be provided accommodation with full board at “Green Mansions” the forest lodge in the Eco Tourism Centre onlooking the Gavi Lake .In the third one which is also an overnight package the guest will be trekked to (vehicle optional ) our camp sites and will be accommodated in class tents with full board around a campfire ! |
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Guest will be received and registered in the ETC counter at Gavi (8.00AM to 9.30 AM ).And breakfast will follow .The guest will then be taken for a jungle trekking for three hours .Spices plantation visit will follow according to the convenience of the guests either before lunch or after . There will be a short interval for rest and boating in the Gavi or Kochupampa lake will be the final event. The programme will end with evening tea . |
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Package No.2 (with full board ) |
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Guest will be checked in at the ETC, Gavi
either between
10.
30 AM and 12.00
noon or 2.
30 PM and
5.00 PM. Lunch of the day is included for the morning
registrees
and lunch of the next day for the latter. Events will be the same as for the day package but can be performed in an extended time schedule of 24 hours . |
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Package No.3 (with full board ) |
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Guest will be checked in at the ETC, Gavi
either between
10.30 AM and 12.00 noon or2.30 PM and 3.30 PM (exceptional in cases of advance booking ).The forenoon registrees can either opt for a boating or Spices plantation visit before lunch (the after noon registrees can perform the same after breakfast the next day ). A resting interval will follow and by around 3.30 PM the guest will be trekked (vehicle optional) to camp site (also optional according to vacancy ) and
accommodated
in tents .The guest can continue trekking choosing another trek route back to ETC the next morning and join for breakfast. A night safari through jungle roads is also envisaged in this
package for those interested
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Service of trained guides provided for all the three packages. The Company has only future proposals for the transportation of tourist to Gavi. Right now the guest can either avail service of the only bus to Gavi or make arrangements with their travel agent .Proper entry permit shall be made available with the Vallakadavu Check post ( 04869 252515 ) officials (for advance booking only) . Entry fee at Vallakadavu Check Post ( different for Indians and Foreigners ) for both tourist & vehicle as per prevailing Forest Department norms extra. |
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We recognize that one of our primary resources is our well trained team in control . They are, in every respect, the interface between our products, the environment, our guests and our clients. Hosting guests is our primary concern. We endeavour to create an ambience in the eco tourism centre at Gavi as well as in the jungle camps that makes our guests feel as though they are in their hosts' home. Our officials and guides are enjoying interaction with guests so that they can understand how deep our future depends on how well we look after our guests and how much they enjoy their stay with us. |
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We have a team of experts in the field of jungle expedition and in their respective area of specialisation as guide, trekker, birdwatcher, etc . All kinds of jungle expeditions are led by experienced energetic youths born and brought up around these forests. The local ‘patanki man’ with his ingenious noise making device will additionally accompany the guest on an adventure trekking to core areas for protection in case Wild Life encounters turns dangerous! |
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With years of experience in Jungle Tours and adventure events connected we are excellently positioned to fulfil all Safari Travel requirements. Our business is making your dreams of the ultimate safari come true. We have the operational presence while owning exclusive safari camps and lodges: offering expertise, managerial infrastructure and staff capability to organise safari travel efficiently and safely all to match your budget. |
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Keeping in view the simple message of healthy eating habits, we offer traditional varieties of vegetarian delights (Western, Chinese & Continental varieties on advance request for guests in overnight packages) .The food cooked by the local members of the Eco Development Committee is indeed a culinary feast. |
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Golden Rules Of Echo Tourism |
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| <The Plan should be culturally sensitive. |
<Do not insist on Wild Life sighting. They are not at the disposal of humans. |
<Keep silence during trekking. Even a subdued whisper can alert the Wild Life of the Human Presence. |
<Wildlife and natural habitats must not be needlessly disturbed. |
<Early Mornings and late afternoons are best suited for animal sightings. |
| <Do not wander away from the jungle camps. |
| <Pay heed to your guides always. |
| <Activities in jungle water bodies without permission of the guides will be risky. |
| <Do not litter. |
| <Smoking not solicited. |
| <Take only memories back home. |
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Eco Tourism Programmes From
Kerala Forest Development Corporation Ltd
Munnar Division /150km from Gavi / offers
Adventure Trekking
Camping in high altitude shola grass lands Visit to Orchidarium & Flower gardens |
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Other Attractions /To be commenced shortly / |
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| Trekking ,Wild Life sighting & Camping facilities at: |
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| 1. Arippa (Thiruvananthapuram Division) |
| 2 Nelliyampathy Hills (Thrissur Division) |
| 3. Kambamala (Mananthavady Division) |
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