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A majestic peak in Kerala's Western Ghats
A majestic peak in Kerala's Western Ghats
Agasthyakoodam is the second highest peak in Kerala (6129 feet) and is considered one of the most coveted trekking trails in the country.
Recognised by UNESCO, the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve is a biological hotspot. It is home to many rare and diverse flora and fauna, including more than 2,000 species of medicinal plants.
Agasthyakoodam is one of the many mountains located within the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary (one of the wildlife sanctuaries in the Agasthyamalai hills) in Trivandrum, Kerala. It is the most well-known mountain as it has the highest peak in this region.
Apart from the pure water and air present here, the forests around this peak have medicinal plants and herbs. The Agasthyarkoodam trek is one of the most diverse treks in the Western Ghats as it takes you through lush green forests, open grasslands and rocky terrains.
Detailed Itinerary:
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 0 : To Trivandrum
Day 0 : To Trivandrum
- Depart from Coimbatore/Chennai/Bangalore and reach Trivandrum before 5 AM next day morning
- Start from Trivandrum to Bonacaud by private Transport
Day 1: Trivandrum - Bonacaud to Athirumala (6 hours)
Day 1: Trivandrum - Bonacaud to Athirumala (6 hours)
- Arrive at Bonacaud by 7 am. Get your passes verified and collect food coupons from the forest office
- Begin trek to the base camp at Athirumala by 8 am
- Reach Athirumala base camp by 2 pm
- Rest, get lunch at the base camp with your food coupons. It has a canteen that starts at 6:30 in the morning and closes at 8:30 pm
- Explore the flora and fauna around the area. Go for a walk
- Stay the night at the base camp. You will be offered a mattress on a twin sharing basis.
- Dinner is served at the base camp and you can use your food coupons to get it.
Day 2 : Athirumala to Agasthyakoodam peak and back (10 hours)
Day 2 : Athirumala to Agasthyakoodam peak and back (10 hours)
- Start at 7 in the morning to head to the peak.
- Reach the peak by 12 noon
- Explore and take in the view. Make sure you're carrying enough snacks to keep your energy levels up.
- Head back to Athirumala, try and reach back before the sun sets.
- Dinner and night stay at the base camp
Day 3 : Athirumala to Bonacaud (4-5 hours)
Day 3 : Athirumala to Bonacaud (4-5 hours)
- Have breakfast at the basecamp and head to Bonacaud by 8 am
- Reach Bonacaud by 4 pm and start towards Thiruvananthapuram
- Reach Thiruvananthapuram by 8 pm and start return journey to the respective locations
General Info:
General Info:
🔰 Cancelation Policy:
🔰 Cancelation Policy:
All bookings are final and non-refundable
🔰 Things to Keep in Mind:
🔰 Things to Keep in Mind:
Avoid uncomfortable/Loose clothing
Carrying valuables is not advisable
🔰 Things to Carry:
🔰 Things to Carry:
Personal Medication (if any)
Strong Backpack (Preferably water proof)
Fresh pair of clothes for three days.
Toiletries.
Water bottles (at least 2 litres of water)
A torch with new batteries (must in case of emergency)
You can carry Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucose etc.)
Sunglasses, Sunscreen.
Camera (Optional)
Rain Coat (Highly Suggested)
Trekking Shoes (Highly Suggested)
Questions?
Questions?
You can contact the coordinator of this trip on WhatsApp - 9655534336. Please leave a text on WhatsApp for a call back.
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