The Athirapally Falls are situated on the Chalakudy River, which originates in the upper reaches of the Western Ghats. Many endangered and endemic species of flora and founa are found in the forests of the Athirapilly-Vazhachal area. This area is the only place in the Western Ghats where four endangered Hornbill species are seen. The Western Ghats is one of the most important biodiversity hot spot in the world. Athirappally is an 80ft high waterfall, which literally takes your breath away. Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, this waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the “Picturesque”. It is not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural.
|
| |
| Suggested Itinerary |
| |
Day 1: |
| |
| |
- Evening – Departure from Chennai by train
|
| | |
| |
Day 2: |
| |
| |
- Morning – Arrival at Cochin
|
| |
- Freshen up & breakfast at Cochin
|
| |
- Post breakfast, drive to Athirapally & check in to the hotel
|
| | |
| |
- Post lunch – Drive to Peringal Kuthu Dam & Anakayam and return to the resort (3 to 4 hrs drive through ghat road) or Night safari into the forest by Jeep (Subject to feasibility & at additional cost)
|
| |
- Dinner & overnight at Athirapally
|
| |
Day 3: |
| |
| |
- Early Morning – Bird watching / trek to the Athirapally waterfalls (2 to 3 hrs)
|
| | |
| |
- Post Breakfast – Leisure in the hotel
|
| |
- 1100 hrs – Check out from the room followed by lunch in the hotel
|
| |
- Post lunch= Departure to Cochin
|
| |
- Local sightseeing at Cochin (if time permits)
|
| | |
| |
- Evening – Departure to Chennai by train
|
| | |
| |
Day 4: |
| |
| |
- Early Morning – Arrival at Chennai
|
| | |
| |
Note: Hotel Check in time: 1200 hrs & check out time: 1100 hrs
Visit to the Athirapally waterfalls is allowed only between 8 am and 6
pm. |
| |
The Package Cost |
| |
(The Package cost depends on the Group Size / Mode of Transport / Food Preference / Other Connected Services) |
| |
Food |
| |
| |
- Simple vegetarian food will be served during the complete trip
|
(Non-Veg menu can be organized at additional cost on prior information & subject to feasibility) |
| |
Package cost includes: |
| |
| |
- Overnight stay accommodation at the Forest Guest House / Resort / Hotel / In open (subject to the location of the visit)
|
| |
- Food as mentioned in the itinerary
|
| |
- Basic Survival Ration, in case if trekking is involved
|
| | - Two bottles of drinking water (Additional requirement to be procured at own cost)
|
| |
- Entry fee into the Reserve Forest
|
| | |
| |
- Bonfire (Subject to feasibility & permission from concerned authorities)
|
| |
Package cost does not include: |
| |
| |
- Transportation from own location to destination and back (can be organized at additional cost)
|
| |
- Food other than mentioned in the itinerary
|
| |
- Entry fee into any other places of visit
|
| |
- Camera charges / Safari charges / Dharshan charges, etc
|
| |
- Snacks during bonfire (can be organized at additional cost on prior information & subject to feasibility)
|
| |
- Personal expenses, if any
|
| |
Note: |
| |
| |
- The trip can be customized as per the group’s exact interest.
|
| |
- No guarantee will be given on sighting any wildlife / Birds / Plants, etc during the trek.
|
| |
- Since the area of visit may have only the basic amenities for stay, it’s advisable to carry own bed sheet / blanket along with personal toiletries for overnight stay.
|
| |
- All participants are requested to carry their personal medicines, if any.
|
| |
- All participants are requested to carry a bed sheet (this can be a standby in case of any shortage of the same in the Forest Guest House).
|
| |
- It’s the responsibility of the coordinating person / team leader of the participating group to collect and maintain the emergency contact details of each participant.
|
| |
- Outdoor activities are not mandatory and will be subject to weather as well as feasibility conditions.
|
| |
- All participants are requested to follow the law of nature to ensure that the ecology of the mother earth is preserved at its best.
|
| |
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the forest area.
|
| |
- Basic Survival Ration will be provided by the organizer, subject to the exact need / feasibility.
|
| |
- The area of visit is under the control of Forest Department and there may be any last minute restriction to enter into the assigned area without prior notice
|
| |
- The organizer is not responsible for any untoward incident if happens during the course of the trip. However, basic precautions will be taken by the organizer to ensure that the trip ends in a good note.
|
| |
Mongoose Nature Trails Activities |
| |
(Subject to feasibility / time availability / permission from concerned authorities) |
| |
Nature Activities: |
| |
| |
- Trekking (Mild / Medium / Hard Treks)
|
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
|
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Wild Crafts: |
| |
| |
- Fun & Learn with Rope Knots
|
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
|
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
- Improvised Chopsticks, etc.
|
| |
Hobbies: |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| |
- Solving the Rubik’s Cube (Basic), etc.
|
| |
General: |
| |
| |
|
| |
- Self Defence Basics (Body Techniques / Nunchaku / Silambam)
|
| |
- Life Saving / First Aid (Basics), etc.
|
| |
| "Knowing is not doing; Doing is doing" |
| |
I hear, I forget! I see, I remember!! I do, I understand!!! |
|
|
|
Explore a Memorable Experience!!! |
