Day
01: Cochin - Munnar (140 kms/4.5 hrs)
On Arrival at Cochin you
will be met by our representative and will take you to Munnar (140 Kms /
04 Hrs). At Munnar go for a short trek to the camping site atop a rock
that overlooks a shoal. In the evening go to the mountain ridge line
near the camp that provides an excellent view of the tea plantations.
Night time enjoy the campfire & the starlit sky. Overnight stay at
the tents.
Day
02: Ellappatti camp
About 6 hours trek through the green
grasslands and valleys takes you to the camp set amidst the wilderness
where people roam about carefree. The trench keeps you away from any
danger while the scenery is Breathtaking. A walk to the spine of the
hill gives you a bird's eye view of Kodaikanal. Overnight stay in tent.
Day
03: Rodo Valley
Then trek to the valley covered with
rhododendrons running wild at over 7000ft.Explore the Silva Malai where
the camp is set. Then take a trek to the nearby waterfalls and pools
where you can take a dip in the crystal clear cool waters. Sit besides
the campfire and enjoy gazing at the sky. Stay at the tents.
Day
04: Meesapulimala
Trek to Meesapulimala situated at over 8600ft
hence can be truly called "TOP OF THE WORLD" from where you
can get a spellbounding view of the plains of Tamil Nadu &
Kodaikanal from across a deep gorge. One can also see the world's
highest tea garden "Kolukumalai" and the deep ravines of the
silent valley. Later trek down to Suryanelli and camp there.
Day
05: Suryanelli
In Suryanelli trek around the Anaerangal lake.
Also visit the tribal inhabitants of the area and the cardamom &
pepper plantations in the village. Have lunch by the side of the lake
and return in the evening. At the tents bite into a barbeque dinner
besides the campfire.
Day 06: Departure
Transfer to
Railway station / Airport to connect train / Flight for return journey.
