Gavi – Idukki
May 21, 2010 by admin
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Gavi – Idukki
Gavi is a lively place where you can go trekking, bird watching, outdoor camping and boating. En route to Pullumedu Peak is the place where you can get the fantastic view of the Sabarimala. Some of the places nearby that are worth visiting are Kullur, Kochu Pamba, Pullumedu and Pachakanam. The Nilgiri Tahr can be seen at Kochu Pamba. Gavi offers a wonderful holiday gift for the travellers like night safaris, wildlife sight- seeing and outdoor camping. Hence, this place is an El Dorado for environmentalist and wildlife lovers.
The Kerala Forest Development Cooperation has initiated Gavi Eco – Tourism Project which has attracted innumerable tourists to this destination. The major visitors among them are ecologist and courageous hikers. Gavi now has risen to a highly demanded destination in Kerala. The ‘Alistair International’ is a universally acclaimed leading eco – tourism centres.
The main feature of this project is that, there will be an active participation of the natives who play the roles of guards, guides, gardeners and cooks. This will provide them employment as well as create awareness for the preservation of environment. This terrain is bounty with various tropical trees, meadows, waterfalls and plantations. It is also a paradise for bird watchers.
Camping in the dense forest is also an interesting thing. Travellers can make a tent and stay one night amidst the wild animals. It’s really a hair – raising experience!!! We can also choose tree top houses where we can enjoy some memorable moments.
Way to Gavi
Location: Gavi is located about 28 km from Vandiperiyar, which is 18 km from Thekkady.
Road: Gavi is well connected with road networks.