Konni - Adavi
Come to the elephant-training centre at Konni. You wouldn’t realize hours flying by as you watch the naughty little pranks a calf makes while it is taken to the river for a bath. For more excitement, get in to a bowl boating at Adavi and sail through the water rimmed with lust green forest on either side.
JUNGLE SAFARIS
Elephant Kraal of Konni
Konni, famous for the elephant training happening in the state attracts a huge number of visitors every year. People visit here to see the biggest animal on land in close quarters without fear. One of the major attractions at Konni is the giant wooden cages or the elephant kraals used to house the elephants. Locally known as Aanakoodu, they can house up to 3 to 4 elephants at a time. The place also has a children’s park. The centre is closed on Mondays.
07.30 AM to 05.00 PM
Cost of the package
Rs. 20/- for adult
Rs. 5/- for students
Bus Tour to Gavi Rainforest
A bus tour to Gavi from Adavi will gasp you whenever the thick curtain of woods part to give you glimpses of stunning landscapes. On the way, you can see some of the beautiful dams in Kerala – Moozhiyar, Kakki, and Anathodu. You can also see the waters of Kochu Pamba at Gavi and on the return journey, you can see plantation towns of Vandiperiyar, Peerumedu, Mundakayam, and Ranni. This is a full day programme and lunch is arranged at Gavi.
07.30 AM to 09.00 PM
Cost of the package
Rs. 1700/- per person
Bow boat riding/Coracle boating
With a 5-km stretch broadened by the Kallar River, Adavi welcomes you to experience nature at its best. The package is available in two slots – one is short ride and the other long ride. The place is best during monsoon as the river is full and you can experience the fresh air, and soak yourself in the scenery of pristine greenery, and clear waters of the Kallar River.
08.30 AM to 05.30 PM
Cost of the package
Rs. 400/- for 4 persons (Short ride)
Rs. 800 /- for eight persons (Long Ride)
JUNGLE CAMPS
Tree top Bamboo huts
A night stay in the tree-top bamboo huts at Adavi gives you the memory of a lifetime. The package includes food.
Cost of the package
Rs. 4000/- per day for 4 persons (for single hut)
Contact
Divisional Forest Office, Konni
Ph: +91 468-2242233, 224 7645
Mob: 08547600599, 08547600634
Getting there
By Road: 10 Kms from Pathanmathitta Town
By Rail: 35 kms from Chengannur Railway Station
By Air: 100 Kms from Trivandrum International Airport
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