Periyar tigers, Athirapally falls, Wayanad treehouse and silent valley trails
Kerala Wildlife & Waterfalls (Periyar, Athirapally & Wayanad)
Day 1 — Arrive Kochi & Drive to Wayanad
Arrive in Kochi and make your way to the misty forests of Wayanad.
Kochi Airport to Wayanad
4-hour scenic drive through rubber and coffee plantations into the Western Ghats.
Bamboo Treehouse Check-In
Settle into your eco bamboo treehouse perched above the jungle floor.
Night Sound Walk with Naturalist
1-hour guided night walk to spot civets, flying squirrels and nightjars.
💡 Local Tip:Wayanad roads are narrow and winding — avoid driving at night.
Day 2 — Chembra Peak Trek & Heart Lake
Trek to Wayanad's highest peak — a heart-shaped lake that never dries awaits at the top.
Chembra Peak Trek (2,100 m)
6-hour guided trek through shola grasslands and dense forest to the summit plateau.
Heart Lake at Chembra
A naturally heart-shaped perennial lake at 1,800 m — unique geological phenomenon.
Eagle-Spotting at Summit
Changeable hawk-eagles and mountain hawk-eagles patrol the ridgeline at Chembra.
💡 Local Tip:The forest department requires a guide for Chembra trek — book at the base camp gate.
Day 3 — Athirapally Waterfalls — Kerala's Niagara
The most powerful waterfall in Kerala — 24 metres of roaring white water through forest.
Athirapally Falls Main Viewpoint
India's largest waterfall — best after monsoon. Walk to the base for close-up spray.
Vazhachal Falls Trekking Path
1-km forest trail beside a series of smaller cascades — rich bird and butterfly life.
Chalakudy River Birding
Chalakudy River is a globally recognised Important Bird Area — hornbills, kingfishers.
💡 Local Tip:Go in August–September for maximum water flow at Athirapally.
Day 4 — Periyar Tiger Reserve — Boat & Walking Safari
Kerala's premier wildlife reserve — elephants at the water's edge are almost guaranteed.
Periyar Lake Morning Boat Safari
1.5-hour KTDC boat safari through the core zone — elephant herds bathe in the lake.
Forest Walk Inside Tiger Reserve
3-hour guided forest walk with armed KFDC ranger inside tiger buffer zone.
Spice Estate Lunch
Lunch at a plantation bungalow — Kerala sadya on banana leaf with freshly harvested spices.
💡 Local Tip:The 6 AM boat run has the highest wildlife sighting rates — book this slot.
Day 5 — Silent Valley National Park — Core Wilderness
One of Earth's last undisturbed tropical rainforests — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Silent Valley Core Zone Jeep Safari
Guided jeep safari into the UNESCO-listed rainforest — lion-tailed macaques guaranteed.
Butterfly Count & Moth Survey
Silent Valley has the highest butterfly diversity in India — bring a macro lens.
Kuntipuzha River Walk
Walk along the crystal-clear Kuntipuzha river through pristine shola forest.
💡 Local Tip:Entry to Silent Valley core zone requires prior permit — your guide will arrange this.
Day 6 — Eravikulam National Park & Munnar Tea Town
The highest-altitude national park in South India — Nilgiri Tahr at arm's length.
Eravikulam Nilgiri Tahr Walk
Endemic Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat) approach within 2 metres on the grassland trail.
Kolukkumalai Jeep Safari to Highest Tea Estate
4×4 jeep to the world's highest organic tea estate — breathtaking sunrise views.
Tea Tasting & Factory Tour
See the full orthodox tea processing and taste 8 varieties of Munnar single-estate tea.
💡 Local Tip:Kolukkumalai jeep trail is very rough — not suitable for people with back problems.
Day 7 — Kochi Backwaters & Fort Kochi Final Day
A final day of Kerala culture — Chinese fishing nets, Kathakali and a spice market.
Chinese Fishing Nets at Sunrise
The most photographed scene in Kerala — nets operated by hand at the Fort Kochi shore.
Kathakali Performance
Witness Kerala's ancient dance drama — 3 hours of makeup, drumming and mythological storytelling.
Mattancherry Spice Market
The oldest spice trading quarter in India — wholesale prices on cardamom, pepper and cinnamon.
💡 Local Tip:Kathakali make-up application starts 2 hours before the performance — arrive early to see it.
Day 8 — Departure from Kochi Airport
Final morning coconut water and Kochi airport send-off.
Marine Drive Morning Walk
Breezy walk along Kochi's Marine Drive waterfront — boathouses and Nehru Trophy route.
Kochi International Airport Transfer
Private car to COK airport — 35 km from Fort Kochi.
💡 Local Tip:Kochi airport has a good Kerala craft store — pick up kasavu sarees and spice boxes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓What's Included
- • 7 Nights handpicked hotel stays
- • All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
- • Daily breakfast + dinner in all properties
- • All state permit taxes, driver allowances
- • 24/7 client coordination support desk
- • Pre-booked entry tickets as per itinerary
✗What's Excluded
- • Flights (unless specified in package)
- • Lunch & beverages not specified in meals
- • Travel insurance (available as add-on)
- • Optional extreme adventure activities
- • Tips, personal laundry, telephone bills
Handpicked Stays
Pepper Trail Thekkady
📍 Thekkady
Wayanad Nature Resort
📍 Vythiri, Wayanad
