River Camping

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  Vandiperiyar , Kerala

Highlights

Pet Friendly

Great Weather

River View

Great for families

About the campsite
Have you ever felt at peace listening to the crashing waves on the beach or dipping your feet into a flowing river or just by staring at a lake through your window? That's the magic of water. Looking at water or just listening the sound has therapeutic benefits and puts our over stressed minds into a relaxed state.

Presenting 'River Camping - Vandiperiyar'. Set on the banks of river Periyar, wake up to the sound of chirping birds & meandering Periyar river in Kerala. Spot exotic birds of western ghats, take dips in the river & waterfalls, go on a jeep safari or just dip your feet into the river and appreciate nature.
This privately owned, fully equipped campsite provides you with just the right amount of comfort & a generous dose of nature, making stay comfortable and friendly for solo women, families, adventure seekers et all.
Activities
Waterfalls Visit
River Dip
Bird Watching
Campfire
Amenities
Western Toilets
Electricity in cottage
Hot Water
Charging Points in cottage
Electricity in common areas
Rooms for Refreshing
Parking Facility
Stay in Dome Tents
Meals
Safety Features
Gated Private Campsite
First Aid Kit
Sterilised Tents
Sanitiser in common areas
Backup Cottage
Fever Checked Staff
Itinerary
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Day 1
Morning:

Waterfalls Visit
Get picked up by jeep from Kumily at 9.30 am and head to Parundhum Para View Point or a nearby waterfalls

Noon:

Check In Check-into the campsite by 12.30, freshen up in the cottage and assemble for lunch

River Dip
Post lunch check-in to your tents, relax for a bit and jump into the river for a refreshing dip

Bird Watching
Post river dip, have some hot tea and head out for a guided farm / bird walk

Night:

Campfire
Assemble for a campfire & Music session followed by dinner. Post dinner settle into your tents as and when you wish to

Day 2
Morning:

Waterfalls Visit
Post breakfast hop into your jeep and head out for Waterfalls, Hanging bridge & Tunnel visit.

Noon:

Check Out Return to the campsite, finish your lunch, relax for a while and checkout at 3.30 pm

Included in the price:

River Camping in Tents in a private campsite
Day 1 Lunch, Refreshments & Dinner
Day 2 Breakfast & Lunch
Campfire and music
Guided River Dip 

Important Info

Check-In - 12.30 pm
Check-Out - 3.00 pm

Accessible By:
Bikes, Cars & Public Transport (Bus + Jeep)

Best Time to visit:
June - December

Cancellation Policy:

  • 75% refund for all cancellations done 7 days before the date of stay
  • No refund for cancellations within 7 days from the date of stay
  • Booking dates cannot be transferred / rescheduled
  • Incase of govt. imposed lockdowns / Covid disruptions, option to reschedule booking to any other date within a year will be given. No refund will be issued.
  • Refunds if any will be credited to the source account in 7 working days 
Campsite Rules
No Alcohol
No Smoking
No Littering
Valid ID required
How to get here?
1) You can drive to the campsite
2) There are buses from Bangalore, Chennai & Kochi to Kumily and from there jeep could be availed.
Nearest Railway stations are Kodai road, Eranakulam & Kottayam

Jeep Pick-up:
Jeep could be arranged at an additional cost of Rs. 4500/Jeep. One Jeep could accommodate 7 people. The Jeep would pick you up from Kumily in the morning, take you to Waterfalls / View Point and bring you to the campsite. The same jeep would pick you up again from the campsite on day 2, take you to a water tunnel, hanging bridge, another waterfalls & back to the campsite for lunch. Post lunch you will be dropped back at Kumily. 
You can also contact camp host for transport assistance
Map

Exact location to be shared on booking

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