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Gavi Eco-Tourism
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Gavi Eco-Tourism

Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India

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Overview

The cardamom-forest hamlet made famous by 'Ordinary' — jeep safaris, canopy treks and lake canoeing deep inside Periyar's buffer.

Why visit: A rainforest day you'll measure other days against.

Things to do
  • ›Gavi lake canoe
  • ›Sabarimala viewpoints
  • ›Cardamom forests
  • ›Hornbill country
Jeep SafariCanoeingTrekking
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Travel Information

Best time

Sep–May

Entry fee

Package ₹1,500+

Est. budget

₹2,000–4,000

Duration

1–2 days

Nearby attractions

Within
8.9 km
📍 Temple
4.7

Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple

Pathanamthitta, Kerala

The forest shrine of Lord Ayyappa reached barefoot through Periyar's hills — one of the largest pilgrimages on earth each Mandala season.

Nov–Jan (Mandala-Makaravilakku)1–2 daysExplore
9.1 km
🐅 Wildlife
4.5

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Thekkady, Kerala

Elephants swim and gaur graze around a century-old artificial lake ringed by cardamom hills — explored by boat cruise, bamboo raft and guided treks with reformed poachers turned rangers, in one of South India's finest reserves at Thekkady.

Oct–Feb1–2 daysExplore
16.4 km
📍 Tiger Reserve
4.7

Thekkady (Periyar Tiger Reserve)

Kumily, Kerala

The lake-hearted tiger forest where boats drift past elephant herds — plus bamboo rafting, border treks and Kumily's spice gardens.

Sep–May2 daysExplore