SOUTH INDIATREK
This trekking holiday explores the forested mountains and vast tea plantations of South India. We climb Meesapulimalai Peak (2630m) for panoramic views of the region and descend to Periyar National Park. We meet welcoming Tamil mountain-villagers along the route and spend time roaming around the forts and temples of Wayanard.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Bangalore. Days 3/4 Hassan Explore the temple cities of Belur and Halebid. Relax in the village of Hoysala. Days 5/7 Wayanard Visit Madikeri Fort, Raja Seat and Omkareshwar Temple. Drive to Wayanard, the base for a series of nature walks. Optional visits to nearby temples and waterfalls. Days 8/9 Munnar Drive to the charming riverside village of Cheruthuruty and enjoy a free day. Continue to Munnar. Day 10 Trek begins Follow the route above the Silent Valley Estate to the summit of Meesapulimalai (2630m). Day 11 Cliff hut Pass through pine forests and rolling grasslands to the campsite nestled on the mountain cliffs. Day 12 Tamils Trek to the village of Korangani and meet Tamil locals. Day 13 Tea estates Climb through grasslands to Kuzhukhkumalai, the world’s highest tea plantation. Days 14/15 Bodinaykanur Finish the trek in this small picturesque town. Drive to Periyar National Park with time to relax or enjoy a nature walk. Day 16 Drive to Cochin and fly to the UK.
South India Trek Ref TSI Halebid
Belur
HOYSALA VILLAGE Hassan
BANGALORE
Fort & Raja Seat Omkareshwar Temple
MADIKERI
Nature trek
WAYANAD
BANGALORE INDIA
INDIA COCHIN 0 1000km CHERUTHURUTY
Meesapulimalai 2659m
MUNNAR COCHIN
CLIFF HUT
km 0 150
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TOUR ONLY – 15 DAYS Tour price without flights from £989
SILENT VALLEY KORANGANI
BODINAYKANUR PERIYAR
“Moderate grade walking among the tea plantations and spice gardens of southern India “
inclusive from
£1698 16 DAYS
Trek grade MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 10 nights hotels, 4 nights camping. 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus.
Trekking Details: This is a 5-day trek with an average of 6 hours walking a day; reaching a maximum altitude of 2360m. We have graded this trip as moderate.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 18. TOUR DATES
The South India Trek tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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flight
DETAILS
Ref:
TSI
TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT
3000m 2500m 2000m 1500m 1000m 500m 0m
Day 10 – 5hrs Silent Valley Cliff Hut Korangani Kuzhukkumalai
Day 11 – 5hrs
Day 12 – 5hrs
Day 13 – 5hrs
Day 14 – 4hrs
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