Duration: | 3 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
Tour Category: | River Rafting |
One of the most thrilling activities you can enjoy in Thekkady is bamboo rafting. This dawn to dusk activity consists of range hiking and rafting jaunts, traversing through the thickest tract of forests in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
The hiking starts at 8 am and descends deep into the forests of Periyar before boarding the bamboo rafts. The rafting usually lasts for three hours. Beautiful mountains surrounded by thick forests, teeming with wild animals sure makes for a great adventure.
If you think about the beauty of Kerala then coconut trees are first come in your mind and there is also
an adventure related to the coconut tree, that is tree climbing in Kerala. Tree climbing is generally worked on the coconut tree because of their larger length, thicker stem and rough surface. Tourist like this activity because it is the new experience for them.
There is so many types of resources that is used to climbing in which some of the rope, artificial gadgets, and technique. There local people are climbing with the technique and the new tourist person take helps of the artificial machine. This activity is very safe and all the arrangement of safety is done by the assistance. Do not forget one thing that when you reach the height of the tree, you find a gift that gives you an awesome taste of coconut that will not let your hard work go in vain. This adventure creates a special memory in your mind that you will never forget.
Bamboo rafting in Thekkady can be enjoyed in the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve. You can reach here via different modes of transport.
If you're coming by air, Madurai is the nearest airport to the Periyar tiger reserve, which is some 145 kilometres away. By train, Kottayam and Dindugal are the closest and most convenient stations for Thekkady.
By road, the KSRTC buses that run frequently till Kumali, every 20 minutes from Kottayam Transport Bus Stand are also a good option to reach the sanctuary.
The entry cost for bamboo rafting in Thekkady is Rs 2000 per head. The cost includes bamboo rafting, trekking, packed water, food for breakfast and lunch. The entrance fee for Periyar Tiger reserve to enjoy bamboo rafting in thekkady is Rs 25 per head for Indians and Rs 300 per head for foreigners.
The bamboo rafting in Thekkady is usually open from 8:00 am in morning to 5:00 pm till evening.