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Green Mansions, Gavi – Get close to Nature
A stay at the serene eco-lodge Green Mansions is special because it is at Gavi Tour Package, a pristine, unexplored and wild destination to enjoy the Kerala holiday of lifetime.
The Kerala Tourism eco project of Gavi is a successful launch of Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC). This is a recently listed leading eco-tourism centre and one of the must see places in India. The place is rich in flora and fauna.
In addition to the accommodation provided in ‘Green Mansion’, visitors can also try out the tree houses and can pitch tents in the forest. One can have outstanding trekking experiences, which are overseen by trained local guides, take a walk, go canoeing in the placid waters of the lake enjoy a breathtaking sunset. Visitors are usually provided vegetarian food and snacks. From Kochu Pampa, a point near Green Mansion eco-lodge, one can enjoy sights of grazing Nilgiri Tahrs and the Neelakurinji hills.The Valley view at Gavi offer spectacular view of the deep ravine and the forest surrounds.
There are hills and valleys, tropical forests, sprawling grasslands, shoals, cascading waterfalls and cardamom plantations. With more than 260 species of birds, Gavi is a havenfor birdwatchers. Active involvement of tribals in Gavi makes it a unique venture of its kind in the country. Traditional knowledge of the forest and its way of life helps Gavi to sustain its surroundings in its original state.
A highlight of the Kerala ecotourism project is the involvement of the local populace in its activities as guides, gardeners and cooks, thereby providing livelihood for the locals. Gavi is a sporting place for activities like trekking, wildlife watching, outdoor camping in specially built tents, and night safaris.
Another unique features of Gavi is camping in the forests. There are also tree top houses where one can enjoy avian life to the fullest.
The road leading to the picturesque Gavi is blanketed by tea plantations, which itself is a refreshing experience. Enroute to Gavi are places of interest like Mundakayyam, Kuttikanam, Peermedu and Vandiperiyar from where the road deviates to Gavi.
The famous Kerala pilgrim destination, Sabarimala is a short trek from Gavi. For those interested in observing the nocturnal wildlife, night safaris to Kullur, Gavi Pullumedu, Kochu Pampa and Pachakanam provide ample opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Accessibility
Road: Gavi is located above 28km from Vandiperiyar, which is 18 km from Thekkady.
Rail: Kottayam, about 114km away.
Air: Madurai Airport (Tamilnadu)
Gavi Tour Pictures
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