Forests of Gavi - Far from the Madding Crowd

The choice of people in terms of their favorite places of repose varies a lot. While some of them prefer misty mountains, others are interested in visiting the serene sea beaches. However, if you are a lover of wild animals and birds, forests are sure to be the best places for you. And you will find a lot of them in the Indian state of Kerala. Engage in jungle safaris and forest travels to celebrate your proximity to nature.  If your dream holiday is one of spending time in the primitive calmness of the forests sitting close to nature, pack your bags and head for Gavi. Located in Kerala, God’s Own Country, this repose in the lap of nature offers ecotourism facilities to the visitors.

Plan Your Trip to Gavi

If you are keen on going for a trip that includes safari and provides the opportunity of watching various species of wild animals and birds from a short distance, then Gavi is the place for you. Spread across the Periyar Tiger Reserve, this forest resort is an important location included in the Kerala tourism map. The resort is surrounded by dense forests through which you need to travel if you want to reach Gavi. However, make sure to acquire the permit from the State Government beforehand to enter this place.

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Best Time to Visit

Choose the summer months or monsoon to visit Gavi. Experience the enchanting beauty of the jungles and soothe your eyes watching the peaceful greenery of the place. During the monsoon, stay inside the cottage and hear the sound of the raindrops on dry leaves and trees of the forest.

How to Reach

Madurai, Kochi Airport and Trivandrum International Airport are the nearest ones that offer air travel to Gavi. Besides, you can take a train to Kottayam and book a car from there. Gavi can also be reached by road from various places, as it is well connected to major cities of Kerala by road.

Experience Wildlife through Safari

There are a large number of species of animals and birds residing in the forests around Gavi. Apart from the obvious tigers of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, some of the other common wild animals that the you might catch a view of while going on safari from Gavi include mouse deer, lion tailed macaques, elephants, bears, Nilgiri marten, monkeys, Indian gaurs, leopards, barking deer, and so on. You can also ask the authorities to arrange a night safari in the forests of Gavi. This will give you a rare opportunity of having an experience of nocturnal wildlife activities in the forests of Kerala.

Gavi Activities

There are lots of popular activities in Gavi that the tourists engage in when they visit this forest resort. Boating in the Gavi Lake is a must. Many visitors also prefer to go for camping in the forests. Moreover, you can also seek for the permission for arranging a night-time camping to enhance your experiences of adventures in Gavi forests.

Gavi Tourist Attractions

Gavi tourism is mainly based on the forest safaris. However, there are also several other places to visit from Gavi. It is close to some of the major tourist attractions of Kerala. Paradise Cove is not far from this place and you can go there to have fun. Besides, the famous pilgrimage of Sabarimala is also located close to this place.

Places to Stay

There are not many places to stay in Gavi. Hence, it is advisable to book the lodge ‘Green Mansion’ run by the Kerala Government much before you start for the place. Moreover, you can also go for the Swiss cottage tents that are available inside the forests. Besides, trying out the tree houses to stay in can be really fun.

Gavi forms one of the major eco-tourism destinations in Kerala. It is popular among tourists who seek a quiet holiday away from the hustle and bustle of city life. You can take the help of the local people who take part in the ecotourism project as guides, cooks, and so on to explore the jungles of Gavi.