1. Starting Point: Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)
Major entry point to Kerala’s southern forests.
Nearest airport and railway hub for access to hill stations and wildlife reserves.
2. Suggested 6-Day Forest Resort Trip
Day 1 – Trivandrum → Thenmala (100 km, ~3 hrs)
Stay: Thenmala Ecotourism Resort
Activities: Nature trails 🌿, canopy walk, boating in Shendurney Dam, butterfly safari.
Highlights: India’s first planned eco-tourism destination.
Day 2 – Thenmala → Konni (85 km, ~2.5 hrs)
Stay: Contour Jungle Resorts, Konni
Activities: Visit Konni Elephant Training Centre, forest trekking, river bathing.
Highlights: Konni is part of Pathanamthitta’s rich elephant and forest culture.
Day 3 – Konni → Gavi (75 km, ~2 hrs)
Stay: Gavi Eco-Tourism Forest Lodge (Kerala Forest Development Corporation).
Activities: Jungle safari to see elephants, bison, deer, Nilgiri langur; trekking, boating.
Highlights: Highly protected Periyar Tiger Reserve forest area.
Day 4 – Gavi → Thekkady (40 km, ~1.5 hrs)
Stay: Spice Village Resort / Periyar Tiger Trail Camp.
Activities: Bamboo rafting, jungle camp, spice plantation tour.
Highlights: Periyar Lake boat ride to spot elephants and bison.
Day 5 – Thekkady → Munnar (90 km, ~3 hrs)
Stay: Nature Zone Jungle Resort / Windermere Estate.
Activities: Tea plantation walk, wildlife spotting at Eravikulam National Park, jeep safari to Kolukkumalai.
Highlights: Rolling tea gardens, misty forest valleys, Nilgiri tahr sightings.
Day 6 – Munnar → Wayanad (optional long stretch, ~350 km, overnight drive/train)
Stay: Vythiri Resort / Lanternstay Wayanad.
Activities: Chembra Peak trekking, Edakkal caves, wildlife spotting at Muthanga Sanctuary.
Highlights: Dense evergreen forests, treehouse stays, and bird-watching paradise.