Bamboo rafting
This is a dawn to dusk hiking and rafting programme through the deep jungle of Periyar Tiger Reserve. Starting at 8am from the boat landing, the group will trek through the jungle before getting into rafts made of bamboo. The rafting is for about three hours and one gets a panoramic view of forest clad hills. Animals like elephant, gaur and sambar are usually sighted keeping close to the edges of the lake joined by birds, giant squirrel and Nilgiri langur. The group treks back to the boat landing arriving at around 5 pm.
The Forest Department provides vegetarian breakfast and lunch, and mineral water. If it is in the rainy season leach socks will also be provided. Four tribal guides and an armed guard will accompany the group. Participants should wear long trousers and shoes or boots designed for walking. A minimum of two people and a maximum of ten people are needed for the programme to take place.