FAQ
Where can I trek in Kerala?
Kerala is an ideal destination for travellers who love to do trekking.
Trekking options in Kerala include:
Silent Valley National Park - covering an area of 237.52 sq. km., it is a unique preserve of tropical evergreen rainforests. It is one of the few bio hotspots in the world, and is famous for its rich biodiversity. Visitors can opt for Boommiyampadi ecotourism package, which lets one stay in a ‘forest front’ cottage with guided trips through the lush, wild woods. It also includes a trip to the tribal areas of Attappadi.
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve - the reserve brims with wildlife and is a 285 square kilometre protected area in the district of Palakkad. The reserve offers trekking options like the Bear Path Trail, Pugmark Trail, Elephant Song Trail and Kariyanshola Trail.
Eravikulam National Park - situated in the Kannan Devan Hills of the southern Western Ghats, the wildlife park with an area of 97 sq. km. can be reached via Munnar. One can go for the 'Kurinji Trail', which is a soft trekking package that lets one map out a way through the tracks of the Nilgiri Tahr, and the grasslands draped in Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana). One can also try the 'Lakkam Waterfalls' and 'Cascade Walk' treks.
Periyar Tiger Reserve - spread across an area of 777 sq. km. of forest land and home to a luxuriant collection of different species of flora and fauna. It gets its name from the River Periyar which originates deep inside the reserve. Trekking options here include Nature Walk, Green Walk, Jungle Scout and Border Hiking.
Ponmudi - a beautiful hill station in the district of Thiruvananthapuram. Here, one can go on an 18-km long trek to Varayadumotta, which is a haven for the Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat). One can also go on treks to destinations like Seethatheertham and Manachala.
Munnar - situated 1600 m above sea level, Munnar was once a popular retreat of the British. It is also famous for the special Neelakurinji flower that blooms once in 12 years. Trekking to Meesapulimala, the second highest peak in the Western Ghats, is an adventurous one.
