enter-the-wild
Thekkady
Periyar Bamboo Rafting
September – March Full-day, starts ~8 am Bamboo rafting ≈ ₹2,000 pp
Visitor Info
Location
Thekkady
Best Time
September – March
Timings
Full-day, starts ~8 am
Entry Fee
Bamboo rafting ≈ ₹2,000 pp
About
Periyar Bamboo Rafting
A quiet day rafting and trekking inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve with former poachers turned guides — the reserve's model conservation programme.
Activities
Bamboo raft on Periyar Lake Guided forest trek with ex-poacher guides Elephant and gaur herds at the shore Border Hiking and Jungle Patrol options
Gallery
Visual Journey
Experiences
Activities
✦Bamboo raft on Periyar Lake
✦Guided forest trek with ex-poacher guides
✦Elephant and gaur herds at the shore
✦Border Hiking and Jungle Patrol options
Useful Tips
Travel Tips
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Book the eco-tourism programmes, not the boat-jetty crowd.
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Leeches after rain — carry socks and salt.
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Groups are capped small; reserve ahead.
Periyar Bamboo Rafting
Thekkady