(Journey through anakulam village to witness wild elephants in their natural habitat)

  Reporting place:  Munnar Info Meeting Point 

Starting Time            : 10:30 am

Availability                : All days, as per suitable weather conditions. 

About The Tour 

Discover the hidden beauty of Anakulam by Jeep, a peaceful forest wild elephant village located deep in the Western Ghats near Munnar. This full-day driver cum guided nature experience combines scenic mountain & village life experience drive. Anakulam is famous for the regular presence of wild elephant herds that naturally visit the village area in search of water and minerals.On the way waterfalls, river activities, tribal village life, and the unique opportunity to witness wild elephants visiting human-inhabited areas. Visitors may get the opportunity to observe wild elephants.

Tour Highlights  

• @ 10:30am - start from Munnar meeting point, 50 minutes scenic drive through Lakshmi cardamom plantation hills and tea plantations

• @ 11:30am - Viripara Tea View  & self walk through Tea plantation

• @11:45 am -Visit Viripara Waterfalls with optional shower experience (Maximum spending time 30 minutes in the waterfall)

• @12:30 pm - Explore Tiger Cave and hanging bridge- 30 minutes walk in Tiger Cave through wild bamboo forest area 

1:30 pm to 2:00 pm - Lunch Time (Maximum spending time 30 minutes)

• @ 2:45 pm - Rubber plantation visit and explanation

• @ 3:00 pm - Visit Perumankuth Waterfalls

• @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm - River crossing experience and swimming in safe river areas (Not possible in heavy rainy time)

• @ 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm - Experience local village life - Anakulam

- Beautiful forest and mountain landscapes throughout the journey followed by “Tea Break“
- Visit the peaceful forest village of Anakulam

Opportunity to witness wild elephant herds in their natural habitat (sightings depend on luck and wildlife movement, Elephants arriving the spot from 4:00 pm).

@7:00 pm to 7:30 pm, return back from Anakulam.   

Common Enquiries

What is the specialty of Anakulam? 
Anakulam is a place with full of perennial waterfalls and presence of wildlife. One of the areas under the Mankulam Division, the Anakulam, is unique for sure sighting of elephants come as herds to drink water and replenish nutrients from the stream flowing at Anakulam.

What is the best time to see the Wild Elephant in Anakulam? 
The best time to see the wild elephants is during the rainy time is not recommended to visit Anakkulam. Normally, Elephants arrive in the dry season at after 4 pm to 11 pm.

How long was the walk through the Tea plantation?
Walk through the Tea plantation was very exciting and exploring the nature. It will take Half an hour to One hour, treated across the plantation.

Is an Elephant ride possible in Anakulam Wild Elephant Village Tour?
Elephant ride is not possible in Anakulam because they are wild elephants; hence, everyone can enjoy Elephant herds within a distance of 50 meters.

Was the Entry Fee included in the Anakulam Wild Elephant Viallge Tour? 
Yes, in Anakulam Wild Elephant Viallge Tour, Entry Fee was included. 

What was the program included in the Tiger cave?
In Tiger Cave includes a 1 hour walking  through the  wild forest with hanging bridge to wild historical cave.