Tours

Kerala Western Ghats Trekking Tour – Peaks & Rainforests

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Overview

Experience the best of Kerala’s Western Ghats on a nine-day trekking holiday that blends mountain adventures, rainforest trails, wildlife, and local culture. Beginning in the heritage town of Fort Kochi, the journey continues through Vagamon, Thekkady, Chaturangapara, Munnar, and Thattekkad, each offering unique landscapes and outdoor experiences.

Trek through cane forests, shola forests, mountain grasslands, and cardamom plantations, with highlights including Periyar Tiger Reserve, Mathikettan Shola National Park, and the summit of Meeshapulimala, South India’s second-highest peak. Along the way, enjoy bamboo rafting, scenic nature walks, and opportunities to experience Kerala’s rich biodiversity and highland communities.With comfortable stays, guided trekking experiences, and seamless transfers throughout, this itinerary offers the perfect balance of adventure, nature, and relaxation before concluding with your departure from Cochin.

Tour Highlights

Guided heritage walks through the colonial streets and landmarks of Fort Kochi.
Scenic trekking across Vagamon's forests, streams, and rolling mountain landscapes.
Rainforest exploration in Periyar Tiger Reserve with a bamboo rafting experience.
Mountain treks through Chaturangapara, Mathikettan Shola, and Papathy Shola, featuring grasslands, shola forests, plantations, and panoramic viewpoints.
Summit trek to Meeshapulimala, South India's second-highest peak, through diverse high-altitude terrain.
Nature walk at Thattekkad's Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, known for its rich birdlife and tropical forest ecosystem.

Day & Route	Details
Day 1 Heritage Walk at Fort Kochi	Activity: Arrival, Airport Pickup, Transfer to Hotel (1.5 Hours), Fort Kochi Heritage Walking Tour Hotel: Dutch Bungalow Meals: Breakfast On arrival at Cochin International Airport, meet your guide and drive to Fort Kochi. Check in to a 375-year-old heritage property, beautifully restored to reflect the town's colonial charm. Later, explore the historic streets of Fort Kochi, visiting St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jew Town, and the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets before returning for the night.
Day 2 Nature & Riverside Walk at Vagamon	Activity: Drive to Vagamon (4 Hours), Nature Hike along Cane Forest and Streams, Natural Swimming Pool Bathing Hotel: Vagamon accommodation Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drive from Fort Kochi to Vagamon and enjoy a guided nature hike through cane forest, streamside paths and the surrounding hills. Take time to relax beside the natural pools before returning to your Vagamon accommodation. The Periyar hike and bamboo rafting follow on Day 3.
Day 3 Activities at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Thekkady	Activity: Drive to Thekkady (1.5 Hours), Half-Day Rainforest Hike, Bamboo Rafting at Periyar Tiger Reserve Hotel: Abad Green Forest Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drive to Thekkady and check in to a forest resort surrounded by lush greenery. Later, experience a guided rainforest hike through Periyar Tiger Reserve, followed by a peaceful bamboo rafting session on Periyar Lake before returning to your resort.
Day 4 Chaturangapara Peak Trek	Activity: Drive to Chaturangapara (2 Hours), Chaturangapara Peak Trek through Mountain Grasslands and Ridges Hotel: Abad Green Forest Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Begin the day with a drive to Chaturangapara and trek across rolling grasslands and scenic ridges with panoramic views of the Tamil Nadu plains. After completing the trek, return to your forest resort and relax amidst the peaceful surroundings.
Day 5 Mathikettan Shola National Park Trek	Activity: Drive to Shantanpara (30 Mins), Mathikettan Shola National Park Trek Hotel: Olive Brook Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Explore the scenic trails of Mathikettan Shola National Park through evergreen forests and grasslands, with beautiful views of Anaerangal Lake. Later, continue to Munnar and check in to a peaceful plantation retreat nestled amidst the hills.
Day 6 Papathy Shola Trek	Activity: Papathy Shola Trek through Cardamom Plantations & Tribal Villages, Transfer to Munnar (1.5 Hours) Hotel: Olive Brook Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Trek through cardamom plantations and traditional tribal villages while enjoying the region's rich biodiversity and mountain scenery. Return to your plantation retreat in Munnar for a relaxing evening.
Day 7 Meeshapulimala Peak Trek	Activity: Drive to Rhodo Valley (1.5 Hours), Meeshapulimala Trek through Pine, Shola Forests & Grasslands Hotel: Olive Brook Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner Drive to Rhodo Valley and begin the trek to Meeshapulimala through pine forests, shola forests, mountain streams, and open grasslands. After enjoying the panoramic views from the summit, return to your plantation retreat for the night.
Day 8 Nature Walk at Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Thattekkad	Activity: Drive to Thattekkad (2 Hours), Guided Nature Walk at Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Hotel: Birds Murmur Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drive to Thattekkad and check in to a riverside nature camp surrounded by rich birdlife and forest landscapes. Later, enjoy a guided walk through the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, one of India's finest birdwatching destinations.
Day 9 Tour Ends	Activity: Optional Kayaking through Periyar River, Transfer to Airport (1.5 Hours), Departure Begin the day with an optional kayaking experience on the Periyar River before your transfer to Cochin International Airport. Depart with unforgettable memories of Kerala's forests, mountains, and wildlife.

Route Map

Approximate mapped route: 349 km. This measures the full published Google map route and may include road transfers. Cycling, trekking and paddling distances are listed separately in the itinerary.

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Best Time to Travel

October to March offers pleasant weather for the scheduled outdoor activities. Daily plans depend on local weather and conditions.

Arrival & Departure

This round-trip journey starts and ends in Kochi. Airport pickup and drop-off are included.

Accommodation

Stay in carefully selected hotels, homestays, heritage properties, and eco-resorts with local character.

Trekking Equipment

Bring suitable trekking shoes, weather protection, sun protection and a refillable water bottle. Confirm any personal equipment needs before travel.

Fitness & Difficulty

Be comfortable walking on consecutive days over uneven trails, climbs and descents. Review each day's trekking distance and terrain before booking.

Support & Safety

An experienced trekking guide accompanies the walks. Ground transfers, luggage support, drinking water and first aid supplies are provided as listed.

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Kerala Western Ghats Trekking Tour – Peaks & Rainforests

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Tour Highlights

Route Map

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Accommodation

Trekking Equipment

Fitness & Difficulty

Support & Safety

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