Trans Sanctuary Trek - 2Nights 3Days

Explore with us two neighboring Protected Areas, Peechi and Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuaries through a two nights and three days trek in the company of the local indigenous people, the Malayas. The rich biodiversity of both the PAs and the breathtaking beauty of the lush moist deciduous and semi evergreen jungles will make the medium to hard trek memorable. The trek starts from Peechi and ends at Chimmony on day three. Throughout the trek ecoguides from the local indigenous community stay with you. Your safety is assured by the Forest and Wildlife Department by providing the services of an armed park guard with communication equipment. The company of our experienced naturalist will make the trek more informative. This trek also helps in the patrolling of some remote regions of both these PAS.

Day One
On arrival at Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary by eight in the morning, we will visit the interpretation center for an introduction to the PAs and their rich biodiversity. We then cross the Peechi Lake in a boat/raft to reach the foothills of the jungle. Our trek starts from here. Packed lunch will be served during the trek. We reach Camp One at Valmannu by noon. Expect to see wild animals like Asiatic Elephant, Indian Gaur, Sambar, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Nilgiri Langur, Mongoose, Wild boar, Barking Deer, Bonnet Macaque etc. You may also see some unpublicized wildlife like Flying Lizard, Flying Snake, Flying Frog etc. Our ecoguides and naturalist will set up camp. Simple vegetarian meals will be prepared and served. In the evening explore the tropical jungle with your hosts. Take a dip in a tropical mountain stream. Overnight in tents and sleeping bags.

Day Two
Early morning we do some birding around our camp. Chimmony and Peechi have a rich avifauna which is not explored. You may be lucky enough to record a bird for the first time. This goes for butterflies too. After breakfast we trek to Camp Two at Mulapara in Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary. We can encounter some steep climbs. Lunch at camp. After a relaxing break we visit a patch of rain forest. Acquaint with the incredible diversity of a rain forest. Back in the camp in the evening learn to cook the local way. Exchange worldviews with your hosts over dinner. Overnight in tents and sleeping bags.

Day Three
Wake up with tea and snacks then accompany your naturalist for a birding trip around the camp site. After breakfast we trek to Chimmony. Lunch at Chimmony. Your route passes through some ideal wildlife habitats. Meet representatives from the indigenous community who run this ecotourism programme and directly give your feedbacks and suggestions. Visit the souvenir shop run by them. Take back wild honey, herbal hair and body care powders, T-Shirts, cork sandals, handmade post cards etc. and contribute to the community development fund.

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trans sanctuary trek