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The Tahr Camps are located in the lap of Western Ghats of Anamalais near Munnar Hill station, Kerala, India. The sites are away from habitations and surrounded by grasslands, evergreen forests and mountain peaks. The camp offers excellent views of mountains, mist filled valleys, wildlife, birds and mountain villages. It is a community based adventure programme consists of trekking, wildlife watch, birding, rock climbing, valley crossing, jeep safaris and tent camping
The Tahr camp offers the following activities: Trekking through high altitude grass land, rainforest, rhododendron valleys, tribal villages and spice gardens. The trekking will be guided by our naturalist who can explain local flora and fauna, culture etc. A trainers with adventure gears like rope harness etc will accompany for adventure trekking
Rope Adventures The location of the camp is atop a cliff facing western hill ranges. There are plenty of challenging cliffs, chimmony, rocks and valleys which are suitable for rope adventures like rock climbing, valley crossing, river crossing, rappelling, jummering etc.
Off road drive & Camp fire dinner: The camp has nearly 20kms of off road through farm forest and hills. This offers adventurous jeep safari and mountain biking. Bone fire dinner will be arranged for every camping.
Bird watching The camp is located in the middle of grassland, evergreen forest, mountains and farmforest. The area is rich in birds and offers excellent opportunity to spot western ghats endemics and many birds of prey. The floral wealth of the area
Spice garden & Village visit : The camp is accessible to a tribal village and spice gardens. A walk though the spice garden where cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric ect growing offers a life time memory of this spice country. The temple, sacred groves, and occasional festivals etc offers good understanding of a mountain village in tropical India
How to Reach there : A full package of trekking and camping starts from Pothamedu, 5kms from Munnar town. Our representative will meet you at starting point. To reach the camp needs approximately 3hrs walking (through plantations, forests and grassland). If you are coming by your own vehicle the trek will starts from Bison Valley, (15km) where the parking lot is prepared. From there either you can use our 4WD jeep on extra cost or walk to reach the camp.
Trekking in Tahr mountian Camp: The Tahr camp offers medium and soft walking through grassland and spice garden is included in the package. Those who are looking for hard trekking to reach atop the West Ridge have to pay extra for the hike. The trekking to the top of the mountain involves hard physical effort, but earns amazing view of mountain chain, gassland, low flying clouds, wildlife and Shola patches.
Sunset and Sunrise points: The Tahr mountain camp gives opportunity to witness sunset, sunrise and star gazing (if the sky is clear) etc.
The Tent: The Tahr camp has dome tents for accommodation, placed in strategic position to enjoy the landscape and night sky. A separate block is attached with camp for toilet, kitchen and emergency shelter.The tents are of single pax, double pax, 4 pax, 6 pax etc. Sleeping bags, mats etc will also be provided.
Food & Drinks: The package includes dinner, breakfast, and two bottles of water, tea and snacks. The dinner menu is usually Chappathy, Chicken curry, vegetable curry, fruits etc. Breakfast will be bread, egges, jam, butter or Idally and sambar.
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