Gavi Lake
Boating · Forest lake · Mist
The calm forest lake at the heart of Gavi, used for KFDC boating trips with wildlife often seen along the banks.
- Boating run by KFDC
- Early morning for mist and wildlife
Discover Gavi
Why visit Gavi
Gavi is a small forest settlement about 1,000 m up in the Western Ghats, run as a community eco-tourism project by the Kerala Forest Development Corporation. Visits are by permit, with a limited number of vehicles each day, which keeps the forest quiet. Expect misty cardamom plantations, a calm lake for boating, guided treks and real chances of spotting elephants, gaur and Nilgiri tahr.
Inside the district
Major locations
These are the stretches and spots that shape a visit to Gavi.
Kochu Pamba Reservoir
Reservoir · Viewpoint
A scenic reservoir on the route into Gavi, ringed by forested hills.
- Good photo stop on the drive
Kakki Reservoir
Dam · Forest drive
A large reservoir of the Sabarigiri hydro project passed on the forest road between Gavi and Pathanamthitta.
- Elephants are often seen near the road
- No stopping in restricted zones
Gavi Forest Treks
Guided treks · Wildlife · Cardamom
Guided walks through evergreen forest and cardamom estates with forest guides from the local community.
- Book treks with KFDC
- Carry leech socks in the wet season