Adventure
Thenmala Ecotourism Adventure Zone, Kerala
Organizer: Thenmala Ecotourism Promotion Society (TEPS), under Kerala Tourism (Government of Kerala)
Thenmala, Kollam district, Kerala
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- When
- Year-round
- Where
- Thenmala, Kollam district, Kerala
- Charges
- Not officially published
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Event essentials
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.
Open most of the year
Recurring · Runs year-round — seasonal access, every year
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- Best time
- October to March (post-monsoon, cooler dry season) is most comfortable
- Organiser
- Thenmala Ecotourism Promotion Society (TEPS), under Kerala Tourism (Government of Kerala)
- Listing status
- Government source
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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Thenmala, Kollam district, Kerala
Area only — an exact trailhead has not been published.
Getting there
Kollam district, Kerala; nearest rail/road hub Kollam, with Trivandrum airport the closest
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
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/43More adventures, safaris & festivals
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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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