GAVI -THEKKADY CUMBUM – OCTOBER 2025

About this tour

The Gavi–Thekkady–Cumbum circuit offers a perfect blend of forest adventure, wildlife exploration, and countryside charm along the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border. Your journey begins at Thekkady, the gateway to the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve. After an early start, travel through the scenic Vallakkadavu check post into the forests of Gavi, a renowned eco-tourism destination managed by the Kerala Forest Development Corporation. The drive itself is spectacular, passing cardamom plantations, misty valleys, and tropical evergreen forests. At Gavi, experience nature at its purest: enjoy guided trekking through the forest trails, spot wildlife such as elephants, Nilgiri langurs, and Malabar giant squirrels, and try boating on the serene Gavi Lake. Bird enthusiasts will love the chance to sight over 250 species, including the great pied hornbill. Lunch is usually served at the eco-lodge, and you may opt for an overnight stay in Green Mansion, a forest tent, or even a tree-top hut for a unique wilderness experience. The next leg of the tour takes you to Cumbum Valley, a charming agricultural hub just across the border in Tamil Nadu. Famous for its lush vineyards, Cumbum offers visitors a chance to walk through grape farms, learn about cultivation, taste fresh produce, and explore organic farms. The countryside, surrounded by the Western Ghats, provides a relaxed, rustic contrast to the wild forests of Gavi. End your trip back in Thekkady with time to explore spice markets or enjoy a cultural show, completing a journey filled with adventure, greenery, and local flavor .