Kollam
Nature Camp
Kulathupuzha Tribal Forest Stay
4 huts · 14 guests
Inside Shendurney WLS near Kulathupuzha tribal settlement, 65 km from Kollam
November to April
Inside forest
₹1200
Deep inside the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary in Kollam, Kulathupuzha is a tribal settlement of the Kanikkar community set along the banks of the Kallada River in pristine riverine forest. The community-managed forest stay offers an authentic experience of life inside a Kerala forest — guided walks through riparian forest, traditional Kanikkar food, river swimming, and storytelling around evening campfires. Elephant and leopard are present in the surrounding forest. This is one of Kerala’s few genuine tribal eco-tourism experiences offering both wildlife and cultural immersion.
What's included
Electricity
Meals included
Guide available
Campfire
Parking
Kanikkar traditional meals included. Campfire storytelling. River swimming possible.
Wildlife & environment
Elephant
leopard
river otter
flying squirrel
200+ birds
Forest type: Riverine and semi-evergreen forest
Best season: November to April
Avoid: June to August
Trails from this base
Thenmala Shendurney
3–8 km (multiple trails) Kollam
Easy
Aryankavu Pass
5 km (one way) Kollam
Easy
Kulathupuzha Forest Trail
8–12 km (round trip) Kollam
Moderate
5 km to Shendurney main trails
Important booking notes
Contact Shendurney Wildlife Division. Community-managed. Traditional 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.
More stays in Kollam
Emergency — Forest & Rescue
Available 24 hours for lost trekkers, wildlife encounters, medical emergencies
Forest Dept
1926
Fire & Rescue
101
Police
100