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Mathikettan Shola Rainforest trek

Highlights

Opportunity to sight the Malabar Giant Squirrel, Gaur, Sambar and Elephants
Experience the Sholas- high altitude rainforests
Walk through the spice plantations

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What you'll do

Trek through Mathikettan Shola National Park – get a unique opportunity to experience the biodiversity of the plants and animals endemic to the region

Reach Thondimala by 09.00 am. After a small warm up and a briefing we will start our trek towards Mathikettan Shola National Park, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna including the Malabar Giant Squirrel, gaur, sambar and elephants. Walk begins with Shola forest- High altitude rainforests which is known for its unique biodiversity of plants and animals. We will continue our walk through the plantations until we reach Shantanpara.

What's included

Included

Friendly local ccompanying Guide and Forest Guard
Entrance and permissions to enter the National Park

Packed lunch
Refreshment and mineral water while trekking

Your local host

Vishal Koshy

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Sustainability Efforts

What Sustainability Efforts are we Taking?

At Not in the Guidebooks we’re committed to empowering the local communities in Costa Rica. We work closely with the local people and their businesses to make sure that they receive a fair percentage of the money you spend on your holiday there. By partnering with local guides and suppliers, we’re able to create meaningful, authentic experiences that directly benefit the people who call this incredible country home.

Location

The tour begins at Thondimala at 09:00, please arrive in good time for the experience.

FAQs

The trek distance is 14 Kilometres, but it can be a bit flexible when it comes to distance. They can plan accordingly based on clients' fitness

Please not that we need a minimum of 4 PAX to organise this trek. Transfer is at additional cost.

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