As part of diversification of activities, KFDC has on going Eco-Tourism programmes in Gavi and Munnar Divisions. From 2007 August, programmes are available in Arippa. There is proposal to expand it to Nelliampathy and Wyanad.
Details of Programs Offered
The programme of Eco-Tourism offered by KFDC are nature based with special emphasis on outdoor activities and includes day trekking in the forests and stay in tents in the forest area.
SI.No. | Division | Programme | Details of Programme | Tariff inRs. | Remarks |
1. | Munnar | Day trekking | Start 8 AM from Silent Vally – trekking up to Misapulimalai 5 PM – Return | Day trip Rs. 300 /- per person | Guide service only. |
One day programme camping in jungle dormitory | Starts from Silent Vally – 4 PM, One hour trek then halt. After camp fire, dinner,day Trekking, return by 5 PM. | Rs. 1000/- per person per day (minimum 2PAX ) | Food, accommodation & guide service | ||
One day programme – camping in outdoor tents | Starts from Silent Valley 2 PM. Trekking, campfire dinner & halt. Trekking, return by 5 PM next day | Rs.2000/person (minimum 4 Pax) | Food, accommodation & guide service | ||
Two day programme | Starts from Silent Valley by 2 PM 1st night camp at Kurunji Hills camp site. Next day trekking through rolling grasslands and shoal forests of Aruvicadu, Ellapetty areas.Arrive at 2nd campsite in Rhodo Valley by evening, Halt. Next day trekking to Mesapulimalai and returns to Silent Valley by 5 PM. | Rs. 3500/- per person (Minimum 4 Pax) | Food, accommodation in alpine / dome tents & guide guide service will be provided. | ||
2. | Gavi | One day programme | Starts 8 AM- breakfast trekking along the trek paths. Lunch after trek at green mansion – rest – Boating by 3 PM. Evening tea and checkout by 5 PM. | Rs. 900/- per person per day | Food & guide service. |
Stay programme Stay in Cottage tents | Starts 9 AM after breakfast – trekking – lunch at green mansion – boating – evening tea-dinner and stay at green mansion –Jeep safari- morning breakfast – checkout.Comfortable stay in cottage tents with all above programmes | Rs.1850/- per person per day Rs 2500/- for single occupancy.Rs 2000/- per person for two or more | Food, accommodation, guide service and Jeep safari | ||
Outdoor camp | Starts – 9 AM after breakfast trekking, lunch at green mansion. 3 PM trek to out door camp site. Evening tea at site. Food served at camping site return to green mansion and checkout next day. | Rs. 2000/- per person per minimum 4 Pax) | Food, accommodation, at camp site. |