Border Hiking

Undulating hills, picture-perfect greenery, shimmering lakes, and cool, aromatic air - Thekkady has it all. Thekkady is also home to the richly bio-diverse Periyar Tiger Reserve. Border Hiking takes you through various kinds of terrains, where you can enjoy the rich flora and fauna of the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The trek route covers altitudinal ranges of 900 meters to 1300 meters and the view of the plains below is simply mesmerizing. You can get a close look at wildlife like the gaur, the sloth bear, the elephant, and various other wild animals. Apart from this, you will also be able to watch a variety of birds and butterflies.

Itinerary

Meet your trained tribal guide and armed forest guards and proceed for a beautiful trek through the wilderness of Periyar Tiger Reserve. The trek starts at eight in the morning and goes on till the evening and the trail passes through evergreen forests and moist, deciduous forests, interspersed with marshy grasslands.

This full-day conservation-oriented hard trekking program along the boundary of the Periyar Tiger Reserve is of 2.5 hours duration covering a distance of 4-5 km. It is offered only in groups, accompanied by a trained tribal guide. A maximum of 10 persons are allowed, in two groups, and the participants have to be at least 12 years or older. Nature-friendly costumes, a binocular, a cap and a pair of good walking shoes are recommended.

Inclusions :Trained tribal guide, Armed forest guards, Tea, snacks, and packed lunch.