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Thenmala Ecotourism Adventure Zone, Kerala
Organizer: Thenmala Ecotourism Promotion Society (TEPS), under Kerala Tourism (Government of Kerala)
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Thenmala Ecotourism Adventure Zone, Kerala
Thenmala Ecotourism Adventure Zone, Kerala is an adventure event organised by Thenmala Ecotourism Promotion Society (TEPS), under Kerala Tourism (Government of Kerala) in Kerala. India's first planned ecotourism destination, run by a Kerala government society, with an Adventure Zone offering mountain biking, rock climbing & rappelling, river crossing, valley crossing, flying fox, archery and guided trekking into the Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary.
- When
- Open year-round; adventure and trekking activities run daily, subject to weather (heavy monsoon can limit some activities).
- Best time
- October to March (post-monsoon, cooler dry season) is most comfortable
- Where
- Thenmala, Kollam district, Kerala
- State
- Kerala
- Organiser
- Thenmala Ecotourism Promotion Society (TEPS), under Kerala Tourism (Government of Kerala)
- Charges
- Not officially published
- Listing status
- Government source
This event was added from publicly available information and hasn't been verified by its organiser yet.
About this event
India's first planned ecotourism destination, run by a Kerala government society, with an Adventure Zone offering mountain biking, rock climbing & rappelling, river crossing, valley crossing, flying fox, archery and guided trekking into the Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary.
Highlights
- India's first planned ecotourism destination with a dedicated Adventure Zone
- Mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling, river crossing and archery
- Flying fox, aerial walking and obstacle courses
- Leisure Zone with riverside walkway, sculpture garden, musical fountain and the Parappar dam
- Soft trekking and nature trails near Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary
What you may see
The wildlife and scenery this reserve is known for, illustrated — sightings are never guaranteed.

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Charges & inclusions
Charges: Not published — we don't state a figure we can't verify. Confirm on the linked source before paying.
Inclusions: Adventure Zone activities (mountain biking, rock climbing & rappelling, river/valley crossing, flying fox, wall/tree climbing, archery) + a guided trekking programme, per Kerala Tourism
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Getting there
Kollam district, Kerala; nearest rail/road hub Kollam, with Trivandrum airport the closest
Source & status
- Listing status
- Government source
- Information source
- Thenmala Ecotourism Promotion Society (TEPS), under Kerala Tourism (Government of Kerala)
- Last checked
- 2026-08-20
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Official Kerala Tourism (Government of Kerala) page — confirms Thenmala as India's first planned ecotourism destination managed by TEPS, and lists the Adventure Zone activitieshttps://www.keralatourism.org/ecotourism/trekking-programs/thenmala-ecopackages/43Frequently asked questions
India's first planned ecotourism destination, run by a Kerala government society, with an Adventure Zone offering mountain biking, rock climbing & rappelling, river crossing, valley crossing, flying fox, archery and guided trekking into the Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary.
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