Gavi echo tourism project Vandiperiyar in eastern extreme of the Pathanamthitta District.

Gavi eco tourism project is located 28 km from Vandiperiyar in eastern extreme of the Pathanamthitta District. This scenic project is located about 3400 feet above mean sea level. Gavi is very near to Thekkady and Sabarimala. Tourist can reach Gavi from Trivandrum Airport, Cochin Air Port or Madurai Airport. The nearest railway station is Kottayam. There are buses conducting service from Kochi and Trivandrum to Vandiperiyar. Gavi is the natural habitat for tiger, elephants, leopards, bears, Indian gaur, sambar, barking & Mouse deers, lion tailed macaque, other varieties of monkeys, Nilgiri Marten etc and about 300 plus species of birds. Trekkings to Kullur, Gavi Pullumedu, Kochu Pampa, Pachakanam can watch several wild animals. Gavi offers its adventure tourist activities like trekking, wildlife watching, outdoor camping in specially built tents, and night safaris. There are plenty of hotels around Gavi offers different types of accommodation. Tourists visiting Thekkady also go to Gavi.

Kyuruva Deepu or Kuruva Island Wayanad

Wynad or Wayanad as we have described earlier is a place of natural wonders. Kuruva deep or Kuruva island is one of the most popular place in Wayand. Tourists come to Wayand may find some time to visit Kyuruva Deepu or Kuruva Island. Kyuruva Deepu or Kuruva Island is situated about 17 kilometers east of Mananthavady. Situated in the Kabana River Kyuruva Deepu or Kuruva Island is a gift of nature to Wayanad. It is a large virgine forest of about 950 acres. This rich evergreen forest host uncommon species of birds, herbs and orchids. Kyuruva Deepu or Kuruva Island is closed during monsoon (June – September). Tourists can enjoy trekking, watching birds and wildlife photography. Tourists are coming from all over Kerala and Karnataka to visit this beautiful place.

Tourists also can visit Edakkal Caves, Banasura Sagar Dam, Chembra Peak Kalpetta, Meenmutty Falls, Kalpetta Neelimala View Point, Vaduvanchal Pookot Lake, Vythiri Soochipara Falls, Kalpetta, Muthanga / Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakkidi , Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary, Tholpetty.