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Periyar Tiger Trail - Adventure trekking
and camping
The gentle scented breeze under a million stars,
the dinner over a hurricane lamp, the glow of fireflies
and the backgrounds sonata of crickets,
frogs and nocturnal birds.
Watch the first rays of the sun filtering
through the mist over the canopy
and listen to the forests coming alive…
The programme
The programme is unique in being conducted by a team of poachers
who turned protectors of the forests. The team members are hardy
and dependable with an intimate knowledge of the forest terrain.
The programmes are 1 night/2 days and 2 nights/3 days. The first
day’s trek starts at 9 am and ends by noon in the second
or third day. The team consists of a maximum of 5 visitors, 5 guides
and 2 forest officials. Normally 20 to 35 kms. of trekking distance
will be covered, depending on the route chosen.
Here, one may chance to encounter much indigenous wildlife like
Nilgiri langur, giant squirrel, elephant and who knows, even the
tiger! The trek route passes through hills and valleys with a variety
of tropical plants and wide-open spaces. Enroute vegetarian meals
will be prepared and served and country tents will be pitched for
holing up in the night. Trekking groups are accompanied by armed
forest guards with good communication equipments, and geared to
face any emergency situation. Remember to listen to unusual and
strange adventure stories of the former poachers, now your guides
and protectors of the forests.
Preconditions for joining the tiger trail
Visitors who are medically fit and aged between 15 - 65 are advised
to take the tiger trail. Visitors should be serious nature lovers
willing to sacrifice some of the luxuries and comforts of a hotel.
For information and booking on Community
based Ecotourism Programmes:
tourism@periyartigerreserve.org
Tel. 91 4869 224571
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