Trekking Name Thekkady Trekking District Idukki Location Trivandrum,Kerala Duration 14nights&15day Altitude 700-1900 m Grade Best Time To Visit September To May Places to Visit

Trekking Areas

The Periyar Tiger Trail

This is a genuine ecotourism product, a protection oriented Adventurous Trekking and Camping Programme, in association with Kerala Forest Authority. The project is becoming an excellent idea because of the role played by the people involved, who were the ex-poachers, who used to plunder the forests mainly cutting the Cinnamon barks. In due course, they were converted into forest conservation work under India Ecodevelopment program.

The trekking programme, which is open throughout the year, is an excellent opportunity for serious nature lovers, professional adventurers and trekkers to explore the largest & well-known Periyar Wildlife sanctuary encompassing more than 777 sq km of diverse variety of forest and water bodies.

Others
Southern Kerala
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary,Trivandrum District
(Trekking sites-Agasthyarkoodam-Dec to Apr.)
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary ,Trivandrum Dist.
Ponmudi, Trivandrum Dist.
Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary, Kollam Dist.

Central Kerala
Periyar Tiger Reserve, Idukki Dist
( Trekking sites-Mangaladevi Hills, Mullakkudy, Thannikudy, Vellimala-Oct to May.)
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Idukki Dist.
Eravikulam National Park, Idukki Dist
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Idukki Dist.
(Trekking trails-Palapetty-Champakad, Okarimutty-Inchapetty, Karimutty-Alampetty)
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Ernakulam Dist
Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary, Thrissur Dist.
Peechi--Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Thrissur Dist.

North Kerala
Silent Valley National Park, Palakkad Dist.
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Palakkad Dist.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Dist.
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kannur Dist.
Tusharagiri,Calicut

Agastyarkoodam

Peak is a spectacular peak in the Western Ghats that rises to a majestic height of about 1868 m in the form of a sharp cone. It is accessible only on foot, with 61 kms of trekking from Bonacaud, and 32 kms from Neyyar Dam. A haven of rare herbs and medicinal plants, its slopes offer a breathtaking sight when they transform into colorful glades of the 'Neelakurinji' a flower, which blooms only once in twelve years. Acording to a local belief, the peak was the abode of sage Agasthya, who was a confirmed bachelor. Hence, the aborigines dislike the presence of women on the hill. Women are not allowed up the peak. Location
61 Kms From Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Main Attraction
The Flower, 'Neelakurinji'
Altitude
1868 m Above Sea Level
Best Time
The season from December to April is advocated for trekking, for which a forest pass has to be obtained from the Wildlife Warden, Forest Department, Thiruvananthapuram.

Chembra peak

which is highest peak in Wayanad is located 14 kms west of Kalpetta. Located amidst panoramic surroundings, the peak is at an altitude of 2100 m above sea level. An ideal spot for trekking, Chembra Peak is a very beautiful spot close to the Western Ghats. The Chembra Hills and the adjacent Meppadi hills are accessible from Kalpetta. The entire region is quite picturesque with tea plantations and a variety of flora and fauna and some wild life in the jungles. At the top of the Chembra Peak, there is a lake that has never been dry. It is a delightful spot for the trekkers as well as for the nature lovers. District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides, sleeping bags, canvases, huts and trekking implements on hire. The trekking to the Chembra Peak is a risky mountaineering endeavour.
Location
14 kms From Kalpetta, Kerala
Altitude
14 kms From Kalpetta, Kerala
Main Attraction
A Beautiful Lake at the Top of the Peak

Pythal Mala

The enchanting hill station, situated near the Kerala-Karnataka border, is rich in flora and fauna. It is a 6 kms trek to the top of the hills. This beautiful, calm hill station, 65Km from Kannur is at an altitude of 4500 ft. above sea level. Abundant in flora and fauna, this place is now being developed as a hill resort. One has to trek 6 kms to reach the top of the hills. There is a proposal to set up a zoo at the top of the hill. The enchanting hill station offers a challenging trek to those inclined to stretch their legs. Trekkers are rewarded by a profusion of exotic flora and fauna and an exhilirating view from the top.