The jeep safari to Gavi, a picturesque slice of Periyar’s rich forestlands, in Pathanamthitta district, is a beautiful off-the-track destination, perfect for a wilderness retreat replete with trekking, birding, canoeing and facilities for boarding. It is a world-acclaimed tourism major ranked amongst leading eco-tourism hubs and an un-missable holiday hotspot.
Gavi, which lies close to the Sabarimala Temple, has become a popular adventure hub but is still on the off- the- beaten –track, so one can enjoy many moments of tranquil delight on the tourist routes in this reserve forest. This biological reserve, with its mosaic of hills and valleys, tropical forests, sprawling grasslands, sholas, cascading waterfalls, and cardamom plantation, is home to an abundance of elephants and endangered species like lion-tailed macaque; Nilgiri tahrs etc.
Jeep ride inside Periyar Tiger ReserveChance to spot birds and wild animalsScenic viewsTrekkingBirdingCanoeing
This tour is for off-road jeep ride and jungle experience. Meals provided will be basic. Land of deep silences and fabulous botanical wealth and faunal species, Gavi is 40km from Periyar Tiger Reserve is the neighbouring elephant reserve. It is unique in that largely unknown by tourists, but offers, more or less, the same tropical forest and wildlife. This eco-friendly tour packs in a lot of action with trekking, birding and canoeing opportunities to admire the jungle from many different perspectives
The jeep accommodates a maximum of 5 persons. It is mandatory that a guide accompanies all groups