Suryanelli Trekking in Munnar

Suryanelli Trekking in Munnar

The Trekking and Camping tour at Munnar is a 3 days trip through the highest regions of the Western Ghats. The Suryanelli Treks are such a trek through forest and tea plantations of the Western Ghats. In this trek you will explore the tribal villages, variety of plantations, peaks and different terrains.

Anaerangal Camp, set against a large shola forest - high altitude cloud forest - and against the backdrop of the peak they call ‘Phantom’s Head’, the Suryanelli camp is a self contained camp. The camp has 16 large cottage tents – all furnished with large cots and comfortable mattresses, 4 large windows . There is a large gazebo, where you can join in for the nightly camp fire and dinner on order - one would say an ideal meeting ground for adventurers to spin yarns at the end of a hectic day spent outdoors!

A short walk takes you to the Anaerangal Lake set in the backdrop of the Sahyadris - a welcome sight for sore eyes!! The sunrise over the Papathy Shola (Butterfly Forest) is nothing short of spectacular and is only rivalled by the colours of the sunset over the Anaerangal Lake. Indeed this place is a paradise for those seeking refuge from the hustle & bustle of city life! The food cooked at the camp’s own kitchen provides scrumptious local delicacies served at the Gazebo. The camp staff is made up entirely from members of the local communities. The ready smiles and local knowledge are some of the memories you will take back with you.

Day-1 Arrive Cochin - Suryanelli (Phantom Head) 3hrs – 5kms

After lunch by 3.30 pm

If you are adventurous enough, a climb to the Phantom’s Head will be an ever remembered walk a top the tallest feature nearby. The high point will always be the sunset, trek to Phantom head peak to see the spectacular sunset over the Papathy Shola and famed Anaerangal lake is ever forgettable. After sunset we will walk back to the camp through tea plantations.

Highlights – Mimosa trees, Tea plantations and grass lands

Overnight at Anaerangal Camp

Day-2 Suryanelli (Ellamudi Trek) 7hrs – 11 kms

You can also visit to a lemongrass oil extraction centre and cardomn drying unit, we will walk through (Butterfly Forest – so named for the mass migration of butterflies in October & November). The hills come alive to the morning sun. Today you also have a chance to visit the tribal village of the muduvans – a tribe who have for centuries colonized the upper reaches of the Western Ghats. Their peculiar habit of carrying their children on their backs have earned them their name as muduvans or the ‘back people’.

Highlights – walk though cardomn plantaions, eucalyptus plantations and lemongrass

Overnight at Anaerangal Camp / Lake view camp in doom tents

Day-3 Suryanelli - Cochin - Departure

After breakfast, checkout your camp and drive to Cochin airport for your onward flight.