One of the most amazing places which I
had seen people being unaware of is Gavi. The main reason which can be
attributed to this is obviously the lack of initiative taken for the promotion
here. But nowadays things have changed drastically. The concerned authorities
are now more aware of the scope this place can offer.
Gavi is a small beautiful village in
Pathanamtitta of Kerala state. The place is located 28 km towards south-west of
Vandiperiyaar which connects Kollam and Madurai. The route is almost okay and
there are not any hassles to reach the place. But still, in my opinion the best
way to enjoy your tour to Gavi is to hire a jeep or similar vehicles which are
available from Kumily or Vandiperiyar. You can obtain entry passes from the Forest
Check post at Vallakadavu. Entry fee for a person is Rs. 25 and for a vehicle
the entry fee is Rs. 50. For taking a still camera you should pay Rs. 25 and in
case of video camera you will have to pay Rs. 100.
Gavi is actually a part of Periyaar Tiger Reserve. The main casual activity which normally the tourists enjoy is trekking through the mesmerizing pathways here. Wildlife watching would also be a worthy investment of time as there are diverse species available in this region. I have seen lots of tourists yelling in excitement when they reach the tree top huts here in Gavi. Also you are availed with the facility to camp outdoor in the forest around. This is available from the months of November to March. The tourists can also make a visit to the heavenly cove at Ninnumulli. From here you can also climb for a view of Sabarimala temple which is one of the most popular pilgrimage centers in south India. Boating in Gavi and Kochupampa lakes will be yet another unique experience which you can get. There are a lot of spice gardens in Gavi and leisurely walks in them would be worthwhile. Birding will also suit you if you are a nature lover. Furthermore you will get an opportunity to visit Cardamom factory which will give up an insight about various processes undergone there.
Gavi is actually a part of Periyaar Tiger Reserve. The main casual activity which normally the tourists enjoy is trekking through the mesmerizing pathways here. Wildlife watching would also be a worthy investment of time as there are diverse species available in this region. I have seen lots of tourists yelling in excitement when they reach the tree top huts here in Gavi. Also you are availed with the facility to camp outdoor in the forest around. This is available from the months of November to March. The tourists can also make a visit to the heavenly cove at Ninnumulli. From here you can also climb for a view of Sabarimala temple which is one of the most popular pilgrimage centers in south India. Boating in Gavi and Kochupampa lakes will be yet another unique experience which you can get. There are a lot of spice gardens in Gavi and leisurely walks in them would be worthwhile. Birding will also suit you if you are a nature lover. Furthermore you will get an opportunity to visit Cardamom factory which will give up an insight about various processes undergone there.
The best thing about Gavi is that it has
not been commercialized and hence the aesthetic appeal of the place remains
alive always. I would say that it is a must visit place if you are planning a
trip to South India.
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After seeing the Malayalam movie named "Ordinary", i have been fall in love with Gavi. As you said due to the lack of promotion it is been not much popular, but the beauty is amazing and Road less traveled is always less traveled for some good reason.
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