Best time to visit
October - May (ideal)
June - September (good)
For Whom
Bird and Wildlife enthusiasts/photographers; naturalists; Trek enthusiasts.
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Extended Weekend Tours Long Breaks |
| Mukurthi Fishing Hut Dates to be anounced (subject to forest dept. permission) |
2 Nights / 3 Days from Rs. 6,500/- |
Summary
Mukurthi National Park’s montane shola-grasslands are among the most beautiful landscapes in south India. The mist shrouded western and southwestern aspects of the park drops down, often dramatically, into the rainforests of Kerala. Look for Nilgiri Tahr, endemic birds and much other wildlife here, including rare sightings of the Tiger.
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Itinerary Outline - to be confirmed. |
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Facilities |
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| Accommodation: | : | In a simple (no electricity/bedding) forest cabin |
| Food: | : | Simple variety of vegetarian options with eggs (optional) |
| Transport: | : | Road Road transfers in A/C vehicles (type dependent on group size). |
| Difficulty level: | : | Moderate to difficult, for hikes in mountainous, uneven terrain. |
- Costs are calculated based on minimum 4 persons traveling. We can work out a costing for smaller groups, once we have details from you. Maximum group size for this tour is 4.
- Tour costs are per person based on a sharing (dependent on group size) basis ex-Cochin and is all inclusive (transport, accommodation, food, personnel and all taxes and fees). Personnel includes a naturalist/tour leader and resource persons from the local community. Please check with us on specific items to make sure if it is included in the published tour costs.
- Bookings are confirmed only upon full payment of the tour cost and at least 15 days in advance from the proposed departure date.
- We reserve the right to cancel the tour at anytime due to unforeseen circumstances. We will refund the entire booking amount under these circumstances.
- Payment options:
- Our preferred mode of payment is through electronic transfers into our bank account. Relevant details will be provided to you once you are ready to make the payment.
- Online credit card payments in USD/GBP/EUR are accepted through Paypal. Indian customers can also use a credit card to pay online through Paypal, but please be aware that you will be charged an additional currency conversion fee for the same.
- We accept demand drafts/cheques in INR, GBP, EUR or USD
- In case you want to cancel your booking:
- A 90% refund if cancellation requested more than one month before the proposed date of departure
- A 15% refund if cancellation requested less than one month from the proposed date of departure.
| Dates | : | Download itinerary for latest schedule Please note that we can customise schedule for independent travel |
| Costs | : | INR 6,500/person (USD 150/GBP 100/EUR 120) - based on minimum 4 persons traveling, Ex-Coimbatore. |
Terms & Conditions | ||
- Weather: Updates based on dates of travel
- We recommend that you wear earthy-colored cotton clothing for walks during the day. Full pants are highly recommended for better protection against snake-bites and scratches from thorny undergrowth.
- Since we will explore the location on foot and in mountainous terrain, we recommend you wear comfortable walking/trekking shoes for the trip.
- Please bring your binoculars along - you will appreciate the sights of the forests much more with binoculars on hand. We will have a pair or two to share amongst us, but it is recommended that you carry your own.
- Please bring essential medication with you, since the local outlets will not always carry what you are looking for. Do check with your doctor on medication and medical safety if you have any medical condition.
FYI and Guidelines
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