Rainforest Trek at Silent Valley
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Silent Valley adjoins the Attapadi reserve forests in the east, Palakkad to the west, Nilambur forest division to the south and the Nilgiri forests to the south. Silent valley is located 40 kms from Mannarkkad and the nearest railway station is at Palakkad, the nearest airport is at Coimbatore. The nearest bus station is at Mukkali, 23kms from Silent Valley.
Day 1:
Arrive Attappadi hills and check-in to Malleeshwaram Jungle Lodge (Approx 225 kms from Cochin city, 5.5 hrs drive), the only jungle lodge of its kind in this area. Malleeshwaram Jungle Lodge is a small eco-friendly resort with two individual cottages (bath attached) and two double rooms with a common bath in a spice plantation. It is located at Pettikkal, a very remote village approx. 30 kms away from Mukkali, the Entrance to Silent Valley national park. Rest and relax. Simple vegetarian meals will be cooked and served by your hosts around a bonfire.
Day 2:
After breakfast, at 9 am, you will be transferred to Panthanthode - enroute to Sairandhri (approx 45 kms, 1.5 hrs) by jeep. A 2 hrs trek through the rainforest patch will lead you to Sairandhri. This is a brief introduction to an Indian Rainforest. See rare orchids, bird watch, learn to identify butterflies. This is an ideal habitat of the endangered Lion Tailed Macaque. Walk further down to Kunthipuzha. Take a dip in the tropical waters of Kunthipuzha. There are only two rivers in the Western Ghats that originates from totally undisturbed catchments. Packed lunch will be provided. One of them is Kunthipuzha. Walk back to Sairandhri and you will be transferred back to Malleeshwaram Jungle lodge by jeep. Spend overnight in jungle lodge.
Day 3:
After breakfast, at 9am, move around with your guides from the local community and naturalist. Trek through the hills of Attappady. You wll be walking through the plantations, some nearby tribal settlements and reserve forests. Spend some time in a cascade to cool your heels and body. Packed lunch will be provided. Back to Jungle lodge by evening. Rest of the day free to relax. Spend overnight in jungle lodge.
Day 4:
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to your next destination.
Day 1:
Arrive Attappadi hills and check-in to Malleeshwaram Jungle Lodge (Approx 225 kms from Cochin city, 5.5 hrs drive), the only jungle lodge of its kind in this area. Malleeshwaram Jungle Lodge is a small eco-friendly resort with two individual cottages (bath attached) and two double rooms with a common bath in a spice plantation. It is located at Pettikkal, a very remote village approx. 30 kms away from Mukkali, the Entrance to Silent Valley national park. Rest and relax. Simple vegetarian meals will be cooked and served by your hosts around a bonfire.
Day 2:
After breakfast, at 9 am, you will be transferred to Panthanthode - enroute to Sairandhri (approx 45 kms, 1.5 hrs) by jeep. A 2 hrs trek through the rainforest patch will lead you to Sairandhri. This is a brief introduction to an Indian Rainforest. See rare orchids, bird watch, learn to identify butterflies. This is an ideal habitat of the endangered Lion Tailed Macaque. Walk further down to Kunthipuzha. Take a dip in the tropical waters of Kunthipuzha. There are only two rivers in the Western Ghats that originates from totally undisturbed catchments. Packed lunch will be provided. One of them is Kunthipuzha. Walk back to Sairandhri and you will be transferred back to Malleeshwaram Jungle lodge by jeep. Spend overnight in jungle lodge.
Day 3:
After breakfast, at 9am, move around with your guides from the local community and naturalist. Trek through the hills of Attappady. You wll be walking through the plantations, some nearby tribal settlements and reserve forests. Spend some time in a cascade to cool your heels and body. Packed lunch will be provided. Back to Jungle lodge by evening. Rest of the day free to relax. Spend overnight in jungle lodge.
Day 4:
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to your next destination.