Check out this part of the Western Ghats that has the best blend of the hills, forests and river. Adavi near Konni in Pathanamthitta is about the one we were talking about. Here the river Kallar is flowing alongside curvy roads almost parallel to it, creating awesome landscaping to these already sumptuous forestry regions. Recently, it had been renovated to yet another Eco-tourism spot in the hilly district of Pathanamthitta, besides Konni. Ever since then, there has been a splurge of tourists to the spot that is blessed by nature. Even otherwise, above more than half of its area constitutes of dense forest covers. So when you are visiting Adavi, you could expect the below listed exciting things.
Bamboo huts at the treetop
These eco-friendly huts are newly launched innovations meant for nature-loving tourists who visits Adavi. You could notice that every raw material used for its construction are procured from nature. Its roof, the flooring, hand railing, doors and windows are made of either wood or bamboo. They had also tried to construct them by following the traditional Kerala style of architecture. So when staying along with your family in these bamboo huts, you could feel that you had reversed the time cycle and is living in some primordial days.
Nonetheless, the most striking thing to about these huts is that they are placed most vividly and aesthetically on a treetop. So you will be able to gaze at the serenely flowing Kallar River down beneath you. Also, the views beyond the windows of the hut are splendidly rustic with all those greens to vent out all your stresses by living in any metropolitans such as Bangalore or Chennai. Henceforth, residing at these bamboo huts once booking any reliable tour packages would be worth of it. For which, the KTDC is only charging you an affordable price.
Coracle boating
This would be one of the most exciting things to do once you are visiting the place along with your family to Adavi. While you are visiting, you could find numerous round-shaped bamboo rafts, otherwise known as coracle moored near the river banks this eco-tourism spot. Once availing the tickets from the Konni Eco-tourism ticket counter, you may get into these adorable rafts and sail from Mundommoozhy to Irattayar via Thattathikayam, Idikallu and Thottikayam. There would be several low lying branches and some uprooted trees on these paths making a peculiarly attractive setting all by Mother Nature.
Furthermore, the Kallanmula bamboo used for making these round shaped boats are gathered from the forest covers of Mannarapparra and chosen the most slender ones for this. At a time, around 4 people may sail in them and enjoy being at the lap of nature. While rowing at these tranquil regions, the only sounds that you get to hear are the chirping of diverse birds and squirrels. And in between the oarsmen’s peaceful rowing, to create a sudden adrenaline rush, they would swirl around the boats with their paddles offering them a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Adventure Trekking
The lush greenery of Adavi is a shortened version of what the Reserved forest areas of Konni and Ranni Forest Division would look like. So to acquire them indulging in such adventurous trekking across them would become a mandatory thing to do. Or for further spicing them up, you may catch a bus from Adavi to Gavi, which is yet another unexplored Eco-Tourism spot of Kerala. The natural ambience that you get to experience here would indeed soothe you. By trekking in those forested trails, you could get to catch a glimpse of the diverse flora and fauna, to which these jungles are safe and bountiful home. Henceforth, there is nothing wrong in travelling to these forested regions in any tour packages, lest you are not disturbing the peaceful existence of those rare species of plants and animals together.
Elephant Rehabilitation centre
Unlike Chennai, where you would be compelled to travel an entire 40 km stretch to reach Arignar Anna Zoological Park to watch elephants, it would barely take half an hour from Adavi to reach the popular Elephant Rehabilitation centre of Konni. Most notably, you could watch fun-loving largest land animals moving freely at their own will. You will be able to have a closer look at them with getting scared of them, as they are well trained by mahouts and other professional staffs. The elephants that are found here were brought from the Konni Reserved Forest, who got separated from their herd or have been wounded. They will be tamed in the most cordial ways and will be fun to watch the rapport they are sharing with their mahouts. Interestingly, the baby elephants playing in their mischievous attitude will be loved by the kids in your family.
How to reach there
From the nearest railway Chengganur Railway Station, you need to travel via around 35km to arrive at the place. Moreover, the sought after eco-tourism centre of Konni and Gavi are 7 km and 76.7 km distances away from Adavi respectively. Furthermore, a 99 km drive from the nearest Trivandrum International Airport will take you to the place when travelling via Pathanappuram.
Best time to visit
The month when it rains in Kerala, that is from June to September is deemed as the best time to visit the Adavi Eco-Tourism spot. During which, there will be all lush greenery in the dense forest covers on either side of the roads and above all, the waters of the river and its rivulets will be brimming with loads of gushing pristine waters.
Not enough with this?? Well, you do not have to be worried about, as you have got enough of these sorts of travel destinations, or even more beautiful here at Pathanamthitta. Most of the locations are meant to suit all different traveller groups, whether it is a family, group, honeymooners or even those on a solo trip. Gogeo Holidays arranges exciting trips to such travel destinations spread across the enchanting state of Kerala. You could avail their services by contacting them online or ring them up. Most notably, their travel deals are made available to you at extremely lower rates.
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