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Here, one may chance to encounter much indigenous wildlife like Nilgiri langur, giant squirrel, elephant and who knows, even the tiger! The trek route passes through hills and valleys with a variety of tropical plants and wide-open spaces. Enroute vegetarian meals will be prepared and served and country tents will be pitched for holing up in the night. Trekking groups are accompanied by armed forest guards with good communication equipments, and geared to face any emergency situation. Remember to listen to unusual and strange adventure stories of the former poachers, now your guides and protectors of the forests. Caution : Preconditions for joining the tiger trail Visitors who are medically fit and aged between 15 - 65 are advised to take the tiger trail. Visitors should be serious nature lovers willing to sacrifice some of the luxuries and comforts of a hotel. Location : Thekkady Duration : Programme - I : 1 Night 2 Days Programme - II : 2 Nights 3 Days Itinerary :
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The
Programme - The
programme is unique in being conducted by a team of poachers who turned
protectors of the forests. The team members are hardy and dependable
with an intimate knowledge of the forest terrain. The programmes are 1
night/2 days and 2 nights/3 days. The first day’s trek starts at 9 am
and ends by noon in the second or third day. The team consists of a
maximum of 5 visitors, 5 guides and 2 forest officials. Normally 20 to
35 kms. of trekking distance will be covered, depending on the route
chosen.
