A beautiful village in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, Gavi is a town connecting Kollam and Madurai. At a distance of 14 kilometer away from Kumily near Thekkady, Gavi is situated inside the Ranni reserve forest. Gavi remains true to its original form and absolutely beautiful for Gavi ecotourism to pay a visit.
Gavi makes for a perfect eco tour destination in Kerala tour package. Gavi is a major part of the Periyar Tiger reserve. You can hire a car from vandiperiyar and reach Gavi. A nominal fee for entry and camera or video equipment’s a trip to Gavi can be extremely rewarding for a leisure traveler, adventure seeker and nature lover.
Gavi Night camping
Gavi serves as the perfect setting for an outdoor camping. Tents are available on rent or you can carry your own camping gear and set up your base for the night. Forest tent camping however is allowed from November till March. The route from Pathanmathitta is best recommended for a trip to Gavi.
Even for an adventure enthusiast it is highly recommended that a sturdy vehicle be hired to make the drive through the rugged terrain leading to Gavi. You need to collect your entry passes at the check post at Vallakkadavu. Advance booking is a must to ensure the smooth travel and most often the organizing company takes care of all the formalities involved.
Gavi is believed to be an important place as it is home to two Gopher trees, the only two available in entire India. The tree is known as Nirampalli and has a significant importance in Bible. It was the Gopher tree that was used by Noah to build the arc.
The Gopher tree at Gavi is luscious and has a robust stem. The evergreen forest of Gavi are abundantly rich with Tiger, elephants, Leopards and Bears. You will also find Lion tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Marten and more than 250 species of birds at Gavi.
Gavi climate & Activities
During the summer months the temperature gets high but it can also drop from 28 degree heat to 20 degree chillness. Warm but light and cotton clothing is recommended. You might need to carry warm clothes to protect you from the chilly weather of Gavi’s nights.
Gavi offers a lot of exciting things to do that’s perfect for honeymooners seeking a different and adventurous experience and adventure enthusiasts.
- Trekking andhiking top the charts of must do thing in Gavi
- Wildlife watching and Bird watching is not to be missed
- A trip to the Tiger reserve and sanctuary can be made
- Tree top huts have been facilitated for adventurous stay
- You can camp in the jungle and spend the night in wilderness
- Jeep Safari are extremely exciting and is highly recommended
- A visit to Ninunmulli at paradise cove can be arranged
- A visit to cardamom factory, spice gardens and more all contribute towards exciting and adventurous things you can do at Gavi.