08 DAY WALKING AND CYCLING HOLIDAY
The tea growing areas of Munnar and the rain forests at Periyar have spectacular walking trails.
Besides being a region of endemism, this area also has indigenous people living within the forests
here. This trip will also take us amidst endemic mammals, birds, butterflies, cloud forests with its own
collection of rare flowers and other wildlife, like elephants. The eco-system around Munnar is
primarily shola-grassland type. (Sholas are high altitude mountain forests & typical to the Western
Ghats), the forests at Periyar reverberate with wildlife and the mysteries associated with rain forests.
Day 1: Sholas and grasslands
We will start the trek from an altitude of 1500m gradually go up to over 2600m, passing through
sholas (high altitude rain forests) and grasslands which are typical to the higher areas of the Western
Ghats. Overnight, we will be camping in the wilderness.
Accommodation: Rhodo Valley Camp
Meal Plan: All Meals
Day 2: Kolukumalai
Early start as we head along paths over the undulating mountain grasslands and mountain streams
which criss-cross the area. Walk through the world’s highest tea estate Kolukumalai. Descend and
continue trekking through grasslands and high altitude rainforest to the Anaerangal Camp at
Suryanelli.
Accommodation: Anaerangal Camp
Meal Plan: All Meals
Day 3: Anaerangal Lake
We will start our trek from the Anaerangal camp and move through forests towards the edge of the
Anaerangal Lake and meet up with the indigenous tribal’s in their village.
Accommodation: Anaerangal Camp
Meal Plan: All Meals
Day 4: Tea estates
At dawn we will start cycling. The trail passes through the tea estates, dense forests where spices are
grown and small hamlets. Stay at a spice plantation home stay or resort.
08 DAY WALKING AND CYCLING HOLIDAY
Accommodation: Carmelia Haven
Meal Plan: All Meals
Day 5: Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Our destination today is Periyar Tiger Reserve as we pass through forests, tea gardens and spice
plantations.
Accommodation: Wildernest
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 6: Meenar
We will once again start our walking adventure with a trek towards Meenar through lush tropical rain
forests. This is the home range of the rare and endangered Lion Tailed Macaques, besides an
excellent spot for birds & rare butterflies, as well as large herds of elephants and gaurs. Stay in
comfortable large cottage tents or forest eco lodge in the middle of the rain forest.
Accommodation: Green Mansion
Meal Plan: All Meals
Day 7: Chenthamara Kokka
We will continue our trek towards Chenthamara Kokka. The trek passes through typical grasslandshola eco-systems and rain forests with large variety of wildlife
Accommodation: Green Mansion
Meal Plan: All Meals
Day 8: Depart
Drop to Kumily.
Prices: £845.00 per person (ex flights), in TWIN room.. (Minimum 2 people, maximum 8 per trip)
Inclusions: Accommodation, most meals, Cycles, helmets, Accompanying Guide, Accompanying
Vehicle, Refreshments & mineral water during activities