Into the wild - Only for Wildlife Lovers - Gavi Eco Tourism | ഗവി

Gavi is a small village in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. It is located 28 km southwest of Vandiperiyar, a town in Idukki It is a must visit place in Kerala who loves nature in its real face. Kerala Forest Department allows tourism in this location since it is highly sensitive natural eco-system to be preserved with high care. 

The place became famous after few movie shootings and people started travelling to this amazing destination. Government is trying to encourage ecotourism programs in Gavi for the past few years by understanding the wide opportunities.

Tourists are allowed to visit here and enjoy the amazing nature and ecosystem. There are different activities available for tourists along with stay arranged by KFDC. 

The location and the roads are suitable for those who enjoys road trips in Kerala. The roads are adventurous as there is animal attacks reported many times. However, the roads are not well maintained for tourism due to less settlements in the final destination.

Important activities and attractions are, 

1. Jeep Safari

2. Sabarimala View Point

3. Boating in Gavi Reservoir

4. Trekking

5. Plantations and Farms

Gavi is inside the Ranni reserve forest and a part of Seethathode Panchayathin Ranni Taluk. Also it is a part of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, and the route can be covered by car from Vandiperiyar. The entrance fee is 25 rupees per person and 50 rupees per vehicle. Cameras are 25 rupees and video cameras are charged 100 rupees. Both day and night stays are available. It has been said that most enjoyable route to Gavi is the way from Pathanamthitta. The rough journey to Gavi may better be made on a sturdy vehicle like a jeep which are available on hire either from Vandiperiyar or from Kumily. Entry passes must be obtained from the Forest Check Post en route at Vallakkadavu. Advance booking with the Kerala Forest Development Corporation Ltd. is highly appreciable wherein such formalities will be taken care of by the company itself.

How to reach Gavi?

Thiruvanathapuram [TRV] (185 km) angamaly(ank) (190 km)and Madurai [IXM] (186 km) are the nearest airports. The nearest railway stations is Chengannur Railway Station (115 km through keekozhoor- mannamaruthi-koottickal-azhutha-vandiperiyar-gavi) and Thiruvalla (110 km) 

Other routes from Gavi are as below: 

Chittar – Seethathodu – Angamoozhy – Moozhiyar – Kakki Reservoir– Anathode Dam – Pamba Reservoir – Kochu Pamba – Gavi – Pachakanam – Periyar National Park – Kozhikanam – Vandiperiyar 

Regular buses are available to Vandiperiyar from Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram. A small bus rattles even up to Gavi from Vandiperiyar.

Tourism Packages are available with Kerala Forest Department - www.gavi.kfdcecotourism.com. You can book and stay over Gavi through KFDC (Kerala Forest Department) website:

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KFDC Ecotourism GAVI

Gavi Via Vandiperiyar

Mob: +91 8289821306, +91 9947492399

Information Center

Kulathupalam, Kumali, Idukki, Kerala

T: +91 4869 253270

E: gavi@kfdcecotourism.com

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Information Courtesy - Wikipedia | KFDC (kerala tourism)