🌿 Periyar Wilderness Stays
Authentic eco-stays in the heart of the Periyar Tiger Reserve
Rating: ⭐ 5.0/5
🛖 Watch Tower – Wilderness Camping & Trekking Experience
Check-in: 1:00 PM (Day 1)
Check-out: 1:30 PM (Day 2)
Starting Point: Tribal Heritage (EDC) Office near Bamboo Grove
Overview:
Spend a night inside the Edapalayam Watch Tower, surrounded by the raw beauty of the forest. Accessible only via boat and a short trek, this secluded tower stay offers a perfect escape into nature, with opportunities for bird watching, short treks, and experiencing the forest’s nocturnal charm.
Itinerary Highlights:
🛶 Boat transfer to Edapalayam Jetty
🥾 Guided trek to the watch tower
☕ Evening tea, dinner, breakfast, and lunch included
🌅 Morning trek and birding on Day 2
🚤 Return boat transfer to boat landing
Important Info:
👥 Only 2 adults allowed per booking
🚫 Children not allowed
❌ No other program can be combined with this stay
🎫 Park entry & bus charges extra
🛏️ Comfortable basic stay in serene forest setting
📞 Booking Contact: +91-7012129814
📧 Email: ptpcthekkady@gmail.com
🎋 Bamboo Grove – Eco-Lodge Stay
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Location: Near Tribal Trackers EDC Office, Thekkady
Overview:
Nestled amidst swaying bamboo groves, this eco-lodge offers a peaceful stay in 15 beautifully crafted bamboo huts. Run by a Forest Department initiative, the Bamboo Grove is a model for sustainable tourism supporting local communities.
Highlights:
🛏️ Modern, hygienic bamboo cottages
🌿 Located amidst bamboo thickets, bird calls, and rivulets
🍳 Complimentary breakfast
🍽️ Meals available on prior request
❌ No extra beds available
📞 For Food Coordination: +91-8547603073
⛺ Jungle Camp – Tented Stay with Safari & Boating
Check-in: 2:30 PM (Day 1)
Check-out: 1:30 PM (Day 2)
Starting Point: Vallakadavu Check Post
Managed by: PETS EDC
Overview:
The Jungle Camp offers an immersive tented stay in Vallakadavu, complemented by guided treks, bird watching, a Gavi Safari, and complimentary boating. This program is ideal for adventurous travelers looking for a complete jungle experience.
Itinerary Highlights:
Day 1:
🕒 Arrival at Vallakadavu by 2:30 PM
☕ Tea and snacks followed by a guided trek (3:30 PM–5:00 PM)
🍽️ Dinner and overnight tent stay
Day 2:
🚙 Gavi Safari (6:30 AM–9:30 AM)
🐦 Bird watching session
🍽️ Breakfast and lunch included
🚤 Complimentary boating at 3:30 PM (report at Kumily Forest Parking by 3:00 PM – own transport required)
Important Info:
👥 Only 2 persons per tent
🚫 Children under 12 not allowed
🎫 Entry ticket and life jackets required
🛎️ Package includes all meals from evening tea to next day lunch
📞 Booking/Queries: +91-8547603080
🌏 Responsible Wildlife Travel – Please Note
All programs operate under eco-tourism norms. Kindly adhere to the following principles:
🎯 Animal sightings are by chance, respect their space
🚯 No littering – carry back all waste
🔇 Maintain silence – avoid music or loud voices
🐘 Wildlife has right of way – do not provoke or approach
🔥 Fires and smoking are strictly prohibited
🎒 Dress in muted colors and blend into nature
📷 Photography allowed – do not disturb fauna
📜 Follow all instructions from forest officials and guides
Booking :+91-7012129814,ptpcthekkady@gmail.com
