Gavi
About Gavi
Far From City: 35 kms from city center
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About Gavi
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Open Time:Day time
Cost:Entry fee: INR 25,Vehicle entry: INR 50,Camera: INR 25
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Best time to visit Gavi
The best time to visit the village is from October till February as the weather is pleasant with temperatures in day time hovering around 28 degrees and 20 degrees during night time. Casual clothing, cotton clothes with may be a jumper should be enough to protect you.
How to Reach Gavi
Air:Nearest Airport is at Trivandrum (250km) and Madurai (195km).
Rail:Nearest Rail head is at Kottayam from where you can get KRTC buses till Gavi check post or hail a cab to the Gavi check post.
Road:Vandiperiyar is 28 km and Kumily village is 14 km from Gavi. Both these places are well connected to other major destination by KRTC buses.
Where to Stay
Gavi has its own Jungle Lodge for tourists but one needs to book in advance as they run out of rooms quickly. Other options include tree houses which provide an amazing experience as well as camping in the jungle under Swiss tents. For those with tight budgets Kumily village near Periyar Tiger Reserve would be a nice option with many accommodation options.
Activities in Gavi
Trekking, Wildlife Watching, Camping and Night Safaris and Canoeing are the activities one can indulge in here.
Shopping in Gavi
Kerala is a hub for spices especially cinnamon. You can find great spices and home-made chocolates at Kumily.
The Gavi Experience
A visit to the tea plantation to experience life in these plantation can be a fascinating and enriching experience.
Gavi's Cuisine
Try local Keralan cuisines such as tapioca, fried sea fish and papa.
Best Restaurants Nearby
KTDC has a restaurants within the premises of the reserve which offers authentic Keralan delicacies.
Itinerary
Take a day trip to Gavi, from Kumily. Spend the day trekking, boating and exploring wildlife. Follow it with the Periyar Tiger Reserve the next day.
Tips
Do not LITTER. Carry lunch as the local canteen is pretty expensive.
One can hire vehicle till Gavi from Vandiperiyar or Kumily.
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