THE SILENCE OF THE GREEN-GAVI
Gavi,
an island decorated by evergreen forests. Gavi is 28 km south west of
Vandiperiyar, 14 km from Kumily, near Thekkady. In the 9 km stretch to
Vallakkadavu check post the traveler will spot houses and shops and after check
post , its wild forest ahead, the forest abundant with wildlife including the
Tiger and elephants. The two-hour jeep ride will take you past hills and
valleys, tropical forests, sprawling grasslands, cascading waterfalls and
cardamom plantations. With more than 260 species of birds, Gavi is a haven for
birdwatchers. En route are the Pamba Reservoir and a large tract of reserve
forests, so chances of wildlife encounters with endangered species like the
Nilgiri tahr and lion tailed macaque are big. Developed into an exclusive
ecotourism project, Gavi is listed as one of the must-see places in India.
Prof. John Kurakar
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