Gavi
Gavi is bound to cast its magical spell on every visitor and is surely a place that should not be missed in one's lifetime. Gavi is pristine, and it belongs to the wild, which is a reminder that visitors are responsible for their intentions and actions, which will have a bearing on the upkeep of Gavi for a long time to come. Gavi is a beautiful and pristine forest situated in Pathanamthitta.
JUNGLE SAFARIS
Boating to Kochupamba
Go boating on the emerald waters of Kochupamba and take home memory of a lifetime. Row boating in the Kochupamba Lake is a day programme offered here.
Cost of the package
Rs. 600/- for four persons
Rs. 300/- for two persons
TREKKING TRAILS
Trekking Package
It is a full day programme which starts at around 08.30 in the morning. The trip begins with a visit to the cardamom plantation under a trained guide to fully enjoy the natural beauty of Gavi. Return from plantation visit to have lunch and after that go for a boating.
Sabarimala viewpoint is the next place where you go next. From the viewpoint, you can see the panoramic view of the Sabarimala hills and the pilgrim spot where Makara Jyothi appears. Valley View one of the viewpoints at Gavi, gives you a spectacular view of the deep ravine and the forest below. Later you can proceed to the Museum where the skeletons of the animals are kept for display.
Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks are included in the package.
Cost of the package
Rs.1500/- per person for Adult
Rs. 625/- per child (children between 6 – 12)
JUNGLE CAMPS
Green Mansion Jungle Lodge
A stay over programme offered at Gavi eco tourism which includes boating, plantation visit, trekking to Sabarimala viewpoint. Comfortable sleep in the serenity of the forests and next morning go for a vehicle safari through the forest for 2 ½ hours. On the way you can catch the glimpse of numerous wildlife and exotic birds like Minivets, barbets and many more. Dinner and breakfast are included in the package.
Check-in: 02.00 PM and Check-out: 02.00 PM
Cost of the package
Rs. 3000/- per person
Children upto the age of 6 year have free entry
Swiss Cottage Tents
Stay in permanently made cottage tents inside the forest. The cottage has attached bathroom facility also. The package includes boating, trekking, plantation visit and vehicle safari. Dinner and breakfast is also included.
Check-in: 02.00 PM and Check-out: 02.00 PM
Cost of the package
Rs. 3500/- per person
Children upto the age of 6 year have free entry
Jungle Camping
It is an adventurous stay over programme for those who wish to share a night with the trees and animals of Gavi forests. Stay will be in portable tents and a guide will be there. Hot dinner prepared will be served and this package is not meant for ladies and kids. The package also includes boating, trekking, plantation visit and vehicle safari.
Cost of the package
Rs. 14000/- for four persons
Rs. 3500/- for extra persons
Contact
Gavi Via Vandiperiyar
Ph: +91 4869 223270, 2582640
Mob: 8289821306
www.gavi.kfdcecotourism.com
Getting there
By Road: 28 Kms from Vandiperiyar and 51 Kms from Thekkady
By Rail: 128 kms from Kottayam Railway Station
By Air: 160 Kms from Cochin International Airport
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