Kerala Government Guest Houses & Inspection Bungalows (IB) under Forest & Wildlife department.

Gandhi Smrithivanam, Purakkad

Alappuzha

 Wetland ecosystem, Nature education, interpretation centre, “Memorial Forests” in the name of National Leaders etc being developed,

 Assistant Conservator of Forests, Social Forestry, Alappuzha Mobile 9447979131

Bhoothankettu

Ernakulam

Bhoothankettu Dam, Boating in reservoir, Trekking

Divisional Forest Officer, Malayattoor Mobile 9447979053

Mangalavanam

Ernakulam

Bird Sanctuary, A green belt located in the heart of Eranakulam city, Backwaters and the sea.Bird sanctuary. Roosting place of many varieties of birds both resident and migratory.

Assistant Conservator of Forests, Nature Education Centre, Kalady Mobile 0484-2397070

Mulamkuzhy

Ernakulam

Periyar River bank for natural bath. Natural bathing facility, Trekking through the Mahagony plantation

Divisional Forest Officer, Malayattoor Mobile 944797953

Paniyeli Porut

Ernakulam

Waterfalls, Walk around the banks and can cross the Periyar River to the half by walking on the tops of rocks.

Divisional Forest Officer, Malayattoor Mobile 944797953

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary

Ernakulam

Bird Sanctuary, Bird and butterfly watching, Machans, wildlife viewing, boating, nature education centre

Wildlife Warden, Idukki Mobile 9447979094

Chinnar

Idukki

Wildlife Sanctuary, Viewing diversity in Altitude, Flora and Fauna, Marayoor Sandal forests, Sandal depot, Pambar Water falls, Tribal hamlets, Chinnar pleatuu, Bird watching, Riperian Forests

Wildlife Warden, Munnar Mobile 9447979093

 Idukki

Idukki

Idukki Arch Dam, Wildlife Sanctuary, Boating, wildlife viewing, honeymoon cottages, Nature education

Wildlife Warden, Idukki Mobile 9447979094

Kolahala Medu

Idukki

Hill Station, Grass land, Hill Station, Grass Land, Adventorous trekking, Pine plantation, Peermuhammed Kabar

Divisional Forest Officer, Kottayam Mobile 9447979043

Kuttikkanam

Idukki

Hill Station, Wagamon, Hill Station, Grass Land, Adventorous trekking, Pine plantation, Peermuhammed Kabar

Divisional Forest Officer, Kottayam Mobile 9447979043

Rajamala / Eravikulam

 Idukki

Eravikulam National Park, Nilgiri Thar, Visit to Rajamala, Rolling grass lands, Eravikulam Hut, Lakkam falls,Trekking, Birdwatching, Visit to Shola National Parks & Neelakurunji sanctuary

Wildlife Warden, Munnar Mobile 9447979093

Thekkady

 Idukki

Periyar Tiger Reserve, Mullaperiyar Dam, Best place to observe wild animals at close quarters while cursing in the safety of a boat in Periyar Lake, Jungle camping, bamboo groves, Tribal hamlets, Rajiv Gandhi Interpretation Centre, Mullaperiyar Dam

Deputy Director, Periyar Tiger Reserve East Division Mobile 9447979091

Thommankuthu

 Idukki

Thomankoothu waterfalls is not one single fall but comprises a series of 12 falls over a distance of 5km. The height difference between first and the last one is about 500m. All the 12 falls or Kutthu (locally Known) passes through lush evergreen forests. Trekking, bathing ghats, site seeing, Walk through lush evergreen forest, bird watching

Divisional Forest Officer, Kothamangalam Mobile 9447979042

Aralam

 Kannur

Aralam wildlife sanctuary is the only protected area in Kannur District and is the northern most sanctuary in Kerala. Nakshtravanam, suspension bridge, Nature trail, Bathing Ghat facility, Bamboo raft, Tree huts, Bhoothamkallu, and viewpoint.

Wildlife Wardn, Aralam Mobile 9447979101

Pythalmala

 Kannur

Hill station, Trekking

DFO, Kannur Mobile 9447979072

Ranipuram

 Kasargod

High elevation forest, Grassland at 1500 feet. Trekking.

DFO, Kannur Mobile 9447979072

Achancoil - Manalar Kumbhavurutty

 Kollam

Evergreen forests and Temple of Lord Ayyappa. Pilgrimage, Achencoil River, Waterfalls, Trekkikng, Visit to teak plantations

Divisional Forest Officer, Achencoil Mobile 9447979032

Kulathupuzha

 Kollam

Fresh water Myristica swamps Swamy Ayyappa Temple. Bathing ghats, Fish feeding in Kulathupuzha River, Pilgrimage to Swami Ayyappa temple, Trekking

Divisional Forest Officer, Thiruvananthapuram, Mobile 9447979038

Palaruvi

 Kollam

Water Falls, Bourdelon Plot - Oldest Teak Plantation. Water Falls, Bathing ghats, Visit to remains of the historical structures.

Divisional Forest Officer, Thenmala Mobile 9447979037

Thenmala

 Kollam

Kallada Dam, Palaruvi waterfalls, Adjacent to Schenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary. Musical Dancing Fountain, Amphitheater, Elevated walkway, Nature trail, River crossing, Rock climbing, Mountain biking, Sculpture garden, Suspension foot bridge, Boating in the Thenmala Reservoir, Deer rehabilitation center with an children’s ecopark

(1) Thenmala Eco-tourism Promotion Society Phone:04752344800 (2) Wildlife Warden, Shenduruni. Wild life Sanctuary Mobile 9447979081

Kumarakom

 Kottayam

Proposed Bird Sanctuary, Pathiramanal Island, Bird watching, Backwater cruise Mangroves, Thanneermukkam Bund

Deputy Director, PTR West, Peermedu Mobile 9447979092

Chaliyam

 Kozhikode

Horthus Malabaricus Sasya Sarvaswam, Medicinal garden, Medicinal garden, Snake Rescue Centre, Birds Rescue Centre, Interpretation Centre

Divisional Forest Officer, Kozhikode Mobile 9447979073

Janakikkad

 Kozhikode

Low Elivation Ever Green Forest. Stream through dense jungle, Forest Library, Trekking, Interpretation Centre

Divisional Forest Officer, Kozhikode Mobile 9447979073

Kadalundi-Vallikunnu Community Reserve

 Kozhikode

The 1st Community Reserve in India. Mangrove Area, Estuary, Bird Sanctuary, Interpretation Center

Divisional Forest Officer, Kozhikode Mobile 9447979073

Kakkad

 Kozhikode

Natural Forest, Stream, Trecking, Natural Forest Trekking

Divisional Forest Officer, Kozhikode Mobile 9447979073

Kakkavayal Vanaparvam

 Kozhikode

Bio-diversity Park, Stream, Trecking, Medicinal Garden, Butterfly Garden, Interpretation Centre.

Divisional Forest Officer, Kozhikode Mobile 9447979073

Kakkayam

 Kozhikode

Kakkayam Dam, Malabar Wildlife Sanctury, Urakuzhi Water Falls. Waterfalls, Trekking in hillocks, Nature study, Site seeing, Hanging Bridge

Divisional Forest Officer, Kozhikode Mobile 9447979073

Kolavippalam

 Kozhikode

Turtle Breeding Centre, Sea shore, Mangrove Area, Turtle Hatchery

Divisional Forest Officer, Kozhikode Mobile 9447979073

Peruvannamuzhy

 Kozhikode

Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, Reservoir, Crocodile Rescue Center, Dam, Indian Institute of Spices Research, Agricultural Farm Koothali. Waterfalls, Trekking, Crocodile rescue centre, Education and Awareness

Divisional Forest Officer, Kozhikode Mobile 9447979073

Thusharagiri

 Kozhikode

3 Water falls. Trekking, Nature Education, Handing Bridge

Divisional Forest Officer, Kozhikode Mobile 9447979073

Nedumkayam, Nilambur,

Malappuram

Teak Forests, Elephant Kraal. Elephant Kraal, Visit to Dawson Girder Bridge, Dawson Grave Yard and Karimpuzha River

Divisional Forest Officer, Nilambur South Division Mobile 9447979065

Nilambur

 Malappuram

Teak Forests. Conolly Teak plot, Chaliyar River cruise.

Divisional Forest Officer, Nilambur North Division Mobile 9447979063

Ananganmala

 Palakkad

Panoramic View, Trekking, Panoramic view & beautiful land scape.

Divisional Forest Officer, Palakkad Mobile No 9447979067

Chulannoor

 Palakkad

Peacock Sanctuary, Bird watching, trekking, Paid camp, One day nature education camp facilities.

Wildlife Warden, Peechi Mobile 9447979103

Dhoni

 Palakkad

Water falls, Panoramic forest View, Bird watching, Trekking, Beautiful land scape.

Divisional Forest Officer, Palakkad Mobile No 9447979067

Malampuzha

 Palakkad

Malampuzha Dam. Boating in Reservoir, Snake park

Divisional Forest Officer, Palgahat Mobile 9447979067

Nelliyampathy

 Palakkad

Hill Station - Poor mans Ootty, Wildlife Viewing, Trekking, Beautiful land scape

Divisional Forest Officer, Nemmara Mobile 9447979062

Parambikulam

 Palakkad

Tiger Reserve, Vehicle safari, Trekking, Bird watching, Wildlife viewing, Camping facilities (Tented niche, Honey comb, Tellikal nights, Vettikunnu Island, Tree top huts, Sambar machan, Cheetal Valley, Bison Valley etc) Paid Nature camps

Information Centre, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Anappady, Thunacadavu (PO), Palakkad - 678661 Phone : 04253 - 245025, 04253 -245005 Mobile: 09442201690, email:bookings@parambikulam.org website:www.parambikulam.org, Wildlife Warden - 09447979102

Silent Valley

 Palakkad

National Park, Visit to Wet evergreen Forests, Trekking, Nature education

Wildlife Warden, Silent Valley NP mobile 9447979104

Thudikkode-Meenvallam

 Palakkad

Water falls, Visit to Wet evergreen Forests, Trekking.

Divisional Forest Officer, Palakkad Mobile No 9447979067

Walayar

Palakkad

Walayar Dam, Deer Park, Reservoir

Divisional Forest Officer, Palgahat Mobile 9447979067

Kochandy

Pathanamthitta

Evergreen forests, Trekking

Divisional Forest Officer, Ranni Mobile 9447979035

Gavi

Pathanamthitta

Gavi is part of the Periyar Tiger reserve.
Activities: Trekking
Wildlife watching
Outdoor camping in forest around
Early morning / Night safaris through jungle roads
Visit to paradise cove at Ninnumulli
Boating in the Gavi& kochupampa lakes.
Leisurely walks through spice gardens
Visit to cardamom factory
Waterfalls

Konni

 Pathanamthitta

Forest based ecotourism development with focus on captive elephants. Trekking, Rock climbing, Elephant safari, Wilderness camping, River cruise by rafting, Wildlife watching, Bird watching, Elephant rides, Soft treks, Visit to nearby waterfalls or rock tops, A bath in the Achankovil river

Divisional Forest Officer, Konni Mobile 9447979033

Agasthyavanam Biological Park

 Thiruvananthapuram

Endemic Medicinal Plants,Rich Bio Diversity, Contiguous to Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary. Kottoor Elephant Rehabilitation Centre, Trekking to Agastiar Peak, Trekking in the wilderness, Videography and Bird watching

Wildlife Warden, Thiruvananthapuram Mobile:9447979082

Arippa

 Trivandrum

Forest GuardsTraining Center Evergreen forest. Excellent opportunities for trekking, bird watching, Luxuriant Vegetation of Kambakom. Camping fecilities, Cottages, Rest House

Principal, Forest Training School, Arippa Mobile 9447979171

Neyyar, Neyyar Dam

Thiruvananthapuram

Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Declared in 1958 - Ideal Genepool Reserve - Agastiarmalai Region. Lion Safari Park, Crocodile Farm, Neyyar Dam, Trekking, Boating in Neyyar Lake

Wildlife Warden, Thiruvananthapuram Mobile:9447979082

Peppara

Trivandrum

Peppara Reservoir, Wildlife Sanctuary. Trekking to Forest area – Water falls, Visit to Tribal settlements.

Wildlife Warden, Thiruvananthapuram Mobile:9447979082

Ponmudi

Trivandrum

Hill Station - Elevation 1100 m from MSL. Bathing ghats, Watch tower, Toilets, Change rooms, Trekking to the falls, Signage’s, Cafeteria

Divisional Forest Officer, Thiruvananthapuram, Mobile 9447979038

 Athirapally –Vazhachal

 Thrissur

Water falls, Atirappally water falls, bathing ghats, childrens park

Divisional Forest Officer, Vazhachal Mobile 9447979055

Chimmony

 Thrissur

Wildlife Sanctuary, Bird watching, trekking, Paid camp, Nature education camp facilities, Wildlife viewing, Interior forest trekking and Camping fecilities

Wildlife Warden, Peechi Mobile 9447979103

Peechi –Vazhani

 Thrissur

Wildlife Sanctuary, Bird watching, trekking, Paid camp, Nature education camp facilities and Interior forest trekking

Wildlife Warden, Peechi Mobile 9447979103

Sholayar

 Thrissur

Wetevergreen Forests, Dam, reservoir, Interior forest trekking, wildlife viewing

Divisional Forest Officer, Vazhachal Mobile 9447979055

Banasurakotta

 Wayanad

Reservoir, Water body

DFO, South Wayanad Mobile 9447979075

Kuruva Islands

Wayanad

Island rich in riparian, Visit to riparan forest, rafting

DFO, South Wayanad Mobile 9447979075

Mananthavady

Wayanad

Hill staion, Waterfalls

DFO, North Wayanad Mobile 9447979074

Muthanga

 Wayanad

Wildlife Sanctuary, Trekking, Jeep Safari

Wildlife Warden, Wayanad Mobile 9447979105

Thirunelli

 Wayanad

Temple, Pakshipathalam, Rain forests, shola, Trekking

DFO, North Wayanad Mobile 9447979074

Tholpetty

 Wayanad

Wildlife Sanctuary, Trekking, Jeep Safari, Elephant and Wildlife

Wildlife Warden, Wayanad Mobile 9447979105

Vellarimala

 Wayanad

Waterfalls, Soochipara waterfalls

DFO, South Wayanad Mobile 9447979075