Day 1:
Arrival at Cardmom County. Welcome drink, jeep safari after lunch to
the mountains. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2:
Start on the jungles trek at 7:30 am from the boat landing, for about
one and a half hours (4 km). Packed breakfast from hotel. Start off on
the bamboo raft (weather permitting), which takes you on a unique trip
into the core areas of the jungle and also the non-tourism zones to see
a variety of wildlife including elephants, tiger, leopard, bison (Gaur),
sambar deer otters, bear, wild dogs, rich variety of bird life can also
be seen.
Lunch at the jungle (prepared by forest staff). Continue rafting and at
about 3.30 pm the raft will reach the shore. Trek further; reach the
Forest Bunglow for an overnight stay in the middle of the jungle. A
guard will stay with tourists and also cook and serve dinner. Leave for
hotel at 7:00 am the next morning, after a refreshing hot cup of black
tea/coffee.
Day 3:
Breakfast at 9:30 am at the resort. Relaxation with an Ayurvedic
massage (can also be done on the first day after the Jeep safari). Check
out.
Package Two: (3 nights and 4 days)
Day 4:
This is an extension of package One-Stay the night at Cardmom
County. Check out the following day.
The forest Bunglow is owned and maintained by the Forest Department.
This trek is a complete rough-it-out experience, where you will get to
commune closely with Nature, manage with just the basic essentials and
pay due respect to the rules and regulations of the forest.
Periyar Magic (2 nights / 3 days)
Get in touch with Nature and experience the magical effects of the lush
green tropical forests, the clean rejuvenating air and the splendid
beauty of the surroundings while you enjoy your holiday at Muthoot
Cardamom County.
