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CAMPING OUT
AT NIGHT/S :-
For camping out at night/s too, many options in choice of
location are available to our patrons. We have listed few
of them below for information.
1.CHEMBARA PEAK
:
This peak is a trekker's paradise & an ideal place for
camping at night too.
2. KURUWA
DWEEP :- 950 Acres of lush green forest on the tributaries
of Kabini river is an ideal picnic spot. The island is uninhabited.
This isolated area is paradise with myriad birds. An ideal
site for camping too.
3. PAKSHIPATHALAM
:- The labyrinth of Pakshipathalam is another fascinating
trek. Pakshipathalam is the abode of various exotic birds
& wild beasts. This is a challenging tourist spot for
any adventure-seeking tourist.
4. THOLPETTY
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY :-
This is another popular wildlife sanctuary in Wayanad. Camping
out at night in the watch tower in this sanctuary is a memorable
lifetime experience
- for any adventure sports loving patrons.
The watch tower is just above the lake, which is the only
source of water to all animals. All animals both wild &
not so wild ones-come here to drink water at night. Needs
nerves of steel & totally unforgettable experience for
adventure sports loving patrons.
Adventure
and Eco-tourism:
Hotel Green Gates
provides an unlimited number of options for adventure and
Eco-tours. The hotel provides a naturalist to guide
you through this magical land and explain the beautiful fauna
and flora of Wayanad.
Rock Climbing:
The rocky Western Ghats has created a multitude of obstacles
that are bound to challenge both the beginner and the expert.
Trekking:
Wayanad is the happy hunting grounds for a wanderlust
trekker. The Western Ghats has provided Wayanad with
steep cliffs and narrow passes, mountain streams and dales.
Ideal for a long and stimulating march through the heartland
of nature.
Chembra:The
tallest peak in the range that winds its way through Wayanad-Chembra.
2100 m above sealevel, the peak is an exhilarating 4-hour
trek from the base of this mountain. At 1500 m above
sealevel is a crystal clear lake hardly touched by human hands.
Camp at the peak with the starry sky as ceiling and the red
earth as your bed. A memory you'll cherish forever.
Soochipara Falls:
22 kms from Hotel Green
Gates is Soochipara Waterfalls. Alight from your 4-wheel
drive and take a 2-km walk into the dense equatorial forest
of Wayanad and find nature at its thundering best. Soochipara
is a 3-tiered, powerful waterfall. And the cliff face
here is ideal for rock climbing.
Meenmutty Waterfalls:
This trek will take you
through the beautiful and bountiful forests of Wayanad.
And the place to rest those aching bones is in nature's jewel
- Meenmutty Waterfalls, a thundering triple-decker fall.
Pakshipathalam:
The labyrinth of Pakshipathalam
is another fascinating trek. A 9-kilometer walk along
winding paths through dense evergreen forests over 3 hills. The
destination is a grotto of caves; created by nature a million
years ago. These caves are nearly 12 kms long. Your
guide through these caverns is a native adivasi.
Para-sailing, hang-gliding and ballooning: This spot
is a mere 35 kms from the hotel. Strap on a pair of wings
and take to the air. An experienced balloonist or a
licensed hang-glider will help you navigate the thermals.
Water Sports
Sailing down the Kabini:The Kabini river, with its gentle
currents, passes through dense evergreen forests. Sail
along the river and enjoy the landscape as it gently unfolds
along. You could also become a helmsman with your muscle
as engine, punting down the Kabini.
Kuruva Dweep:
These are little islets,
which are found in the wake of the river Kabini. This
isolated are is a paradise with myriad birds. Camp at
the Kabini or take a catamaran ride. Or enjoy the sights
of different birds and learn about their nesting habits and
mating calls.
Wildlife:
Wayanad is within easy
reach of five wildlife preserves. Bandipur, Nagerhole, Muthanga,
Begur and Tholpatty. These wildlife sanctuaries are
home to many species of birds and wild animals. You can sight
a spotted deer or a solitary tusker. Or the greatest
hunter of them all - the tiger.
Angling and mountain
biking: Wayanad has
a spectrum of entertainment. So you don't go disappointed.
The hotel provides complete gear for you to break away from
everyday life. You could go angling at Pookot or better
still cycle along tea and coffee plantations, turning into
forests tracks or go deep into the jungle.
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