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For nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts, ‘World Rainforest Day’ is a great opportunity to awaken the wanderer within you. India, due to its diverse geographical formations, is home to many amazing and dense rainforests, whose greenery, wildlife and untouched paths take you to a different world.
If you also want to experience real nature, adventure and peace away from the hustle and bustle of concrete forests and cities, then these 7 most spectacular forest getaways in India can become a perfect weekend or long trip option for you. Let us know the specialty of these magical forests, the way to reach and the budget.
1. Silent Valley National Park, Kerala
Silent Valley National Park, located in the Nilgiri hills, is counted among the most ancient and untouched evergreen forests of India.
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Specialties: As the name suggests, this forest is known for its immense peace. People come from all over the world to see the rare ‘lion-tailed macaque’ found here.
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How to reach: You can easily reach here by road from Coimbatore or Palakkad. The trekking experience here is very magical.
2. Periyar National Park, Thekkady, Kerala
If you want a jungle tour that is completely tourist-friendly and where adventure is combined with relaxation, then Periyar in Thekkady is best for you.
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Main Attraction: Lake Boat Safari is the biggest attraction here, where herds of elephants, bison and other wild animals drinking water can be seen very closely while boating.
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Travel and Budget: You can reach here by traveling about 4-5 hours by road from Kochi. Excellent eco-resorts and homestays are available here. The daily expenditure comes to around ₹2,000 to ₹5,000.
3. Agumbe, Karnataka: Cherrapunji of the South
Agumbe, situated in the lap of the Western Ghats, is also called the “Cherrapunji of South India”. Due to excessive rain, a mysterious and dense cloud forest has developed here.
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Reason for thrill: This place is famous all over the world for the ‘King Cobra’ Research Center and trekking amidst dense forests. During monsoon, the waterfalls and mist covered hills here are worth seeing.
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Travel and Budget: Agumbe is easily accessible by road from Mangalore or Udupi. The small and traditional homestays make this trip quite budget-friendly, with daily expenses ranging from just ₹1,500 to ₹3,000.
4. Wayanad, Kerala
Wayanad offers a perfect balance of comfort and adventure. The region is known for its mist-clad mountains, ancient caves and spice plantations.
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Speciality: Here you can explore waterfalls, Edakkal Caves situated amidst dense forests and enjoy the unique pleasure of staying in spice plantation resorts.
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Travel and Budget: You can reach Wayanad by traveling just 3 hours from Kozhikode. The daily cost of staying and visiting here falls between ₹ 2,000 to ₹ 4,500.
5. Dehing Patkai National Park, Assam: Amazon of the East
Dihing Patkai, located in Assam in northeastern India, is called the “Amazon of the East”. It is the only lowland rainforest in India that is rich in incredible biodiversity.
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Wildlife: Hornbill birds, Asian elephants, and many rare species of animals are found here. The local Assamese homestays and the traditional food there make this travel experience even more authentic.
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Travel and Budget: You can easily reach this national park from Dibrugarh. Here you also get a chance to see the tribal culture closely. The average daily budget here ranges from ₹ 2,500 to ₹ 5,000.
6. Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh
If you want to experience an extremely remote, untouched and truly dangerous wilderness, there is no better place than Namdapha. It is one of the largest and highest national parks in India.
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Adventure: The ‘Big Cats’ (Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard and Snow Leopard) reside amidst the dense vegetation here. The untouched trails and basic camping facilities here give you a feel of the primitive forests.
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Travel and Budget: The journey here can be started from Tinsukia or Dibrugarh in Assam. Reaching here and traveling is a bit difficult, but the adventure is wonderful. The daily expenditure here can range from ₹ 3,000 to ₹ 7,000.
7. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, Andaman and Nicobar
This is India’s most unique and exclusive rainforest destination, where you get to see a wonderful combination of dense tropical rainforest and the vast blue sea.
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Specialties: This reserve is known for its unique island ecosystem and giant leatherback turtles.
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Rules and Budget: Considering its sensitivity, it is mandatory to obtain a special permit from the government to go here. The cost of travel and accommodation here falls in the slightly premium category, ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹12,000 per day.