Explore village life, nature and local culture in the Nilgiri Mountains. Famous for it's vibrant culture, your time in India will be spent in the tropical countryside - exploring the lush hills and amazing cuisine. Each community in the Nilgiris feature unique traditions, beautiful landscapes, and a range of adventures!
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Highlights
- Trek to the Manikkunnu hills & go birdwatching with experts.
- Visit the Uravu bamboo craft centre and try making a piece for yourself with help of the local artisans
- Participate in an Ayurvedic massage, known for inner healing
- Visit the Soochipara Waterfall and Chembra Peak.
- Stay on a beautiful 6 acre organic farm and learn its processes
- Go on an adventurous wildlife safari, feeding elephants and exploring the beautiful natural wonders of the region.
Details
After getting picked up by your hosts, check in to the Bamboo cottage in Wayanad at 12:00 noon. After lunch take a trek to the nearby Manikunnu hills and hike on a bird watching trail.
Take a walk through the village and visit Uravu bamboo craft unit. Here, you will have a hands on experience in making small crafts with the help of guide.
Today, you'll spend your day exploring some of the natural wonders of the area - Soochipara Waterfalls and Chembra peak!
Say goodbye to your new friends, and head out to the drive to the nearby town Gudalur for the next part of your adventure. Check in to the farm home-stay at 12:00pm. After lunch, enjoy yourself in farm activities - feeding animals and learning organic farming.
Take a tour to Chandanamala to get blessings from Lord Muruga (A Hindu Deity) and take a tour of Puthur paddy field!
Take a tour to the tea/coffee estate, learn about paddy cultivation and harvesting and enjoy the stunning beauty of the nearby hills Ooty - The scotland of India.
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Nativefolks
Locally Owned Social Enterprise
Working to make tourism more sustainable in rural areas of India, Nativefolks offer a variety of culturally immersive experiences and family home-stays in the outskirts of Goa. Run by a group of social entrepreneurs, they're using these incredible experiences to help preserve the beautiful cultures present in the local, rural communities.
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