MUNNAR- WALKING COUNTRY OF SOUTH
Well known for
its mild climate, unspoilt beauty, peace and tranquillity, there are walks to
suit everyone - through gently rolling hills, over high grassland, along spice valleys
or beside some of the finest stretches of teagarden and breathtaking views of
Western Ghats ranges, Munnar is the walking country of South India.
TAHR MOUNTAIN CAMP
Tahr Mountain Camps is a series of
mountain camps run by Kerala Geographic Adventures in Munnar mountain ranges.
The camp at West Ridge is one of the best camps available with panoramic view
of mountain ranges and sunset & sunrise view from the site. The camp is
suitable for all age group and offers different trekking options, from three
hours family stroll to multiple days long distance and climbing trails.
The West Ridge Camp
West Ridge
mountains are running through the south west side of Munnar plateau , with
Great Escape gap in its south running northwards protecting the west side
before joining at West mouth gap aside lakshmi hills . The highest point of
this mountain is 2350MSL at its summit in Shiva’s Head popularly known as ‘Chikkanmudi’.
The Campsite
The camping
ground is located at 1600 MSL in a private land in the outskirt of Chokkanad grassland.
The camp is accessible only by walk or 4 x 4 Jeep. The first phase of the walk
is through proper trek path. Those who are looking for adventurous trek will be
offered with 5hrs valley view trail starts from Munnar. The camp site offers
panoramic view of mountains, sunset and sunrise view, campfire dinner etc. The
camp is equipped with emergency cottage, proper toilets, kitchen block, BBQ
area, campfire area, dining hut , valley view bunch etc.
Trekking options
The peak
climbing is strenuous trekking through narrow trek path. The trail is through
grassland and rocky patches, cliff edges and mountains peaks. The destination
is at 2350MSL. The medium trek is
through proper trek path covering farmforest, cardamom plantations, spice farms
and planters villages. Those who cannot walk long can opt for jeep transfer.
Medium trek path
SPECIMEN ITINERARY FOR ONE NIGHT AND TWO DAYS TREKS AND CAMP-
DAY-1
Camp
representative will meet you at Munnar. The starting point of the trekking is
in Pothamedu , usually after lunch (You can also start the programme even
before lunch time with special request). Start hiking through rainforest and
grassland. Check in to Tahr Camp at West Ridge. Rest of the day in campsite
watching sunset or walking around the forest and grassland. Overnight in Dome
tent. Campfire dinner will be provided – The menu will be Chapathy, rice ,
chicken curry or vegetable curry, local fruits etc.
DAY-2
Wake up to the
call of birds. Have a fresh cup of tea watching sunrise. After breakfast
prepare for a climb to the high altitude forests and grass land of West ridge .
Return to the camp by evening. A packed mini lunch will be provided enroute. The trek will finish by 3pm. Departure transfer
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MORE DAYS TREK YOU CAN CONTINUE THE TREK AND CAMP AT UNIT 2 CAMP IN GREAT ESCAPE CAMP .\
For more details contact -
kgatours@gmail.com , +91 9497423872, 9447223872
