Trekking and Camping Adventure in Kerala

If you are an adventurous enthusiast then Kerala tour is a game for you where you can indulge to your heart's content in trekking and camping Adventure in Kerala. The grasslands & rugged beauty of the Western Ghats at Munnar and the thrilling rain forests of Periyar are among the best known destinations for trekking in Kerala. Naturally, mountain range of Kerala offers the most enthralling trekking routes for those in search of pure adventure.

The Tourism Department of Government of Kerala allows for trekking and camping in Kerala but at the following destinations discussed below.

Munnar High Altitude Trek

On the Kannan Devan Hills lays the quite resort of Munnar, at an altitude of 1600 Mts above sea level. Sprawling plantations peaks, mountain streams, trekking paths and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience and the beautiful hill resort in Kerala. At Munnar, you can hike up to 7000 ft above sea level and set up your camp at the Swiss tents. The spectacular mountain views and the gurgling streams meandering down the mountains will provide you endless hours of enjoyment.

The highest peak of south India, Anamudi located at Munnar and trekkers can trek to this peak of Munnar on the way, you could chance upon a herd of Asiatic elephants, Atlas Moth, the inhabitant of the peak, Nilgiri Langur, the lion-tailed macaque, leopards, tigers, etc in their natural habitats.

Munnar is 130 kilometers away from Kochi city.

Periyar Camping

If you are a serious nature enthusiast, the trek amidst the tropical rain forest of Periyar would be worth a lifetime of experience. The rain forests of Periyar and the Tiger Reserve, 180 km from Kochi, are rich in diverse range of flora and fauna. Trekkers can get spectacular glimpses of life in a tropical forest with flying squirrels, birds, elephants various other wild animals keeping them company.

Parambikulam Wilderness Camp

If you are planning to blend yourselves with the real virgin forest then consider camping tours to Kerala at night at wilderness camp at Parambikulam. Wilderness camp at Parambikulam will give an opportunity to encounter nature and Wildlife at its best as it houses a wide variety of aquatic fauna and even crocodile on the bank of water bodies. An armed staff and one tribal naturalist guide will accompany a group of 4 persons in two tents on your camping tours to Kerala.

Night Trekking in Kerala

The night trekking in Kerala takes you through thick tropical rain forests and grasslands of Thekkady and Munnar. On night trekking at the woodlands of Kerala you’ll be supplied with bodyguards or a forest guard for your safety. The tourists involved in night trekking tour in Kerala develop and sharpen their power of observation to sense the unseen wild creatures of Kerala. The night trekking tour in Kerala around Periyar offers rare view to observe elephant, gaur bison, deer, Nilgiri Tahrs and many species of birds as well as the rare glimpse of Lion Tailed Macaques.

Chinnar Trekking Camp

Situated in Idukki, Chinnar Valley is a unique thorny scrub forest in the rain shadow region of the Western ghats of Kerala. Tourists are greatly involved in trekking activities here because of its several rare species of flora and fauna. The trekking buffs passes through the paths of the Chinnar valley, full of cactus groves and thick deep shrubs bordering the entire place. Be prepared to spot rich varied fauna here like the wild gaurs, civets, Slender Loris, spotted deer, wild dogs and many species of mammals and reptiles. Also stop over at the gigantic waterfalls and rivers during your trek to enjoy Kerala tour at its best.

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