Treks · Vattavada · Koviloor · Pampadum Shola
Vattavada: The Hidden Villages
Walk where Kerala grows its mountain harvest
- Duration
- 3 days
- Experience
- Treks
- Destination
- South India
- Season
- Year-round
- Difficulty
- Easy–Moderate
- Highest point
- 5,900 ft (1,800 m)
- Distance
- 18 km
- Begins in
- Munnar
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 3/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
An old tribal village on the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border, terraces of carrots and cabbages climbing the hills, the vegetable auction at Koviloor, and the edge of Pampadum Shola National Park. A gentle journey into the life of the high ranges — with an optional dawn climb of Meesapulimala.
- Old tribal village of Vattavada
- Koviloor's mountain vegetable market
- Pampadum Shola forest edge
- Optional Meesapulimala summit
Day by day
- D1
Top Station → Vattavada
Through tea and the lines of tea-workers, along the shola edge, three hours to camp at Oorkadu (1,800 m).
- D2
Vattavada → Koviloor
Through vegetable terraces and farmers' fields to the auction market at Koviloor; camp.
- D3
Depart, or summit
Board your vehicle — or rise early for the Meesapulimala climb.
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.
What's included
- Pickup & drop in Munnar (Kochi transfers on request)
- A-frame tents with 2-inch high-density mattresses
- All meals: campfire dinners, breakfasts & packed trail lunches
- Pontiac trek leader, local guides & porters
- All forest & trekking permits
- Boiled drinking water — no plastic bottles
- Sleeping bag — bring your own or hire on request
- Travel to Munnar / Kochi
- Kolukkumalai tea factory entry (optional)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
