Activities

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From a 300-metre zipline above the valley to a candle-lit tribal dinner under the stars — pick the day (or night) you want at Palakkayam Thattu.

Things to do

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Valley Zipline

10 min ride

300 m cable, 100 ft high — Kerala's most scenic zipline route.

Sunrise Trek

90–120 min

Easy-moderate trail through tea slopes & pine groves with a guide.

Zorbing Ball

15 min

Roll down the green slope inside a giant transparent ball.

Archery & Air Rifle

20 min

Test your aim like a Theyyam warrior at the on-site range.

Rope Crossing

10 min

Walk a horizontal rope bridge above the valley floor.

Tent Camping

Overnight

Pitched tents on the meadow with breakfast & dinner included.

Bonfire & Folk Night

Evenings

Tribal music, stories and a warm fire under a wild sky.

Jeep Safari

Round trip

Bumpy, beautiful ride to the summit — ₹700 per round.

Photography Walks

Flexible

Golden-hour walks with local guides to the best viewpoints.

Before you go

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Bring along

  • Carry a light jacket — the breeze gets sharp by evening
  • Wear grippy trekking shoes (not slippers!)
  • Keep cash for entry & jeep — UPI is patchy at the top
  • Reach by 4:30 PM if you want the sunset view
  • Hydrate, even on cloudy days

Leave behind

  • No single-use plastic on the trails — please carry a bottle
  • Don't pluck flowers or feed wildlife
  • No drones without prior permission from DTPC
  • Skip the trek after heavy rains — leeches and slippery rocks