Idukki / Munnar
VerifiedMunnar Wildlife FIB
3 rooms · 10 guests
Govt rate
₹2000
/ night
Idukki / Munnar
Private Eco-Stay
Gavi Jungle Camp
6 tents · 12 guests
Inside Ranni Reserve Forest near Gavi Lake, 72 km from Kottayam
October to May
Inside forest
₹2000
The Gavi Jungle Camp is a more basic and immersive alternative to the Gavi Green Mansions eco-lodge, offering tent camping at 6000 feet altitude inside the Ranni Reserve Forest. Swiss tents on wooden platforms with campfire areas and forest access. Accessible only by KFDC jeep from Kumily — private vehicles not permitted inside. The jungle camp area is quieter than the main lodge and offers more intimate wildlife sightings. Jeep safari at dawn, boat rides on Gavi Lake, and night nature walks are the signature activities.
What's included
Electricity
Meals included
Guide available
Campfire
Jeep transfer included. All meals included. Night nature walk available. No private vehicles.
Wildlife & environment
Tiger
elephant
leopard
gaur
lion-tailed macaque
200+ bird species
Forest type: Tropical evergreen forest
Best season: October to May
Avoid: June to September
Trails from this base
Periyar Border Trek
20–40 km (multi-day) Idukki
Difficult
Anamudi Eravikulam
5–8 km (park trails) Idukki
Moderate
Anamudi Peak
4–8 km (Eravikulam approach trails) Idukki
Difficult
8 km to Periyar border trek access
Important booking notes
Book via KFDC. Jeep transfer from Kumily mandatory and included. All meals included.
Official Forest Department stay
Rates for Forest Department stays are usually subsidised. Booking normally happens directly with the department or the official portal.
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Emergency — Forest & Rescue
Available 24 hours for lost trekkers, wildlife encounters, medical emergencies
Forest Dept
1926
Fire & Rescue
101
Police
100