Enjoy the Western Ghats in its pristine nature which is either unexplored or rarely visited only by the locals. Unwind and relax from your routine and explore the nature in its true colour and fragrance…visit Kaniyakumari to explore the unexplored…
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| Suggested Itinerary |
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Day 1: |
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- Evening – Departure from Chennai to Nagercoil by train
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- Dinner & overnight in the train
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Day 2: |
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- Morning – Arrival at Nagercoil
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- After freshen up & breakfast at Nagercoil, drive to Mukkudal Dam / Ulakkai Aruvi waterfalls (Approx. 5 Km medium trek to reach Ulakkai Aruvi)
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- Lunch at Ulakkai Aruvi (Field cooking or packed lunch)
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- Post Lunch – Enjoy the Western Ghats around Ulakkai Aruvi
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- Evening – Campfire followed by dinner (Field cooking / Packed food)
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- Overnight at Ulakkai Aruvi (under the sky) – Subject to feasibility
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Day 3: |
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- Morning – Hot tea (Self-made)& trek down to the hill base
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- Arrival at the base & drive to Kalikesam / Perunchani Dam (Breakfast on the way)
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- Drive to Pechiparai Dam (Lunch on the way)
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- Drive to Thirparappu waterfalls / Mathur Thottipalam
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- Evening – Drive to Kaniyakumari. En route, visit Suchindrum temple
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- Dinner & overnight stay at Kaniyakumari
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Day 4: |
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- Early morning – Sunrise view from Kaniyakumari beach (Subject to weather condition)
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- After freshen up – Visit Kumari Amman temple
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- After breakfast – Visit Vivekananda & Thiruvalluvar Rock memorials by ferry (subject to feasibility) & later to Vattakottai (Circular Fort) on the seafront
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- Evening – Departure from Kaniyakumari to Chennai by train
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- Dinner & overnight in the train
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- Post Lunch – Drive to Trivandrum (En route, visit Padmanabhapuram Palace)
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- Evening – Departure to Chennai by train
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Day 5: |
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- Morning – Arrival at Chennai. Tour ends
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The Package Cost |
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(The Package cost depends on the Group Size / Mode of Transport / Food Preference / Other Connected Services) |
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Food |
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- Simple vegetarian food will be served during the complete trip
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(Non-Veg menu can be organized at additional cost on prior information & subject to feasibility) |
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Package cost includes: |
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- Overnight stay accommodation at the Forest Guest House / Resort / Hotel / In open (subject to the location of the visit)
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- Food as mentioned in the itinerary
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- Basic Survival Ration, in case if trekking is involved
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- Entry fee into the Reserve Forest
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- Bonfire (Subject to feasibility & permission from concerned authorities)
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Package cost does not include: |
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- Transportation from own location to destination and back (can be organized at additional cost)
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- Food other than mentioned in the itinerary
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- Entry fee into any other places of visit
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- Camera charges / Safari charges / Dharshan charges, etc
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- Snacks during bonfire (can be organized at additional cost on prior information & subject to feasibility)
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- Personal expenses, if any
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Note: |
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- The trip can be customized as per the group’s exact interest.
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- No guarantee will be given on sighting any wildlife / Birds / Plants, etc during the trek.
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- Since the area of visit may have only the basic amenities for stay, it’s advisable to carry own bed sheet / blanket along with personal toiletries for overnight stay.
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- All participants are requested to carry their personal medicines, if any.
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- All participants are requested to carry a bed sheet (this can be a standby in case of any shortage of the same in the Forest Guest House).
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- It’s the responsibility of the coordinating person / team leader of the participating group to collect and maintain the emergency contact details of each participant.
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- Outdoor activities are not mandatory and will be subject to weather as well as feasibility conditions.
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- All participants are requested to follow the law of nature to ensure that the ecology of the mother earth is preserved at its best.
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- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the forest area.
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- Basic Survival Ration will be provided by the organizer, subject to the exact need / feasibility.
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- The area of visit is under the control of Forest Department and there may be any last minute restriction to enter into the assigned area without prior notice
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- The organizer is not responsible for any untoward incident if happens during the course of the trip. However, basic precautions will be taken by the organizer to ensure that the trip ends in a good note.
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Mongoose Nature Trails Activities |
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(Subject to feasibility / time availability / permission from concerned authorities) |
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Nature Activities: |
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- Trekking (Mild / Medium / Hard Treks)
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Wild Crafts: |
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- Fun & Learn with Rope Knots
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- Improvised Chopsticks, etc.
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Hobbies: |
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- Solving the Rubik’s Cube (Basic), etc.
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General: |
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- Self Defence Basics (Body Techniques / Nunchaku / Silambam)
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- Life Saving / First Aid (Basics), etc.
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| "Knowing is not doing; Doing is doing" |
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I hear, I forget! I see, I remember!! I do, I understand!!!
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Explore a Memorable Experience!!! |
