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Cochin State Forest Tramway Trek

Combine nature with history and heritage

The fairy tale of Tramway is that it was set up in 1905 under the visionary of Maharaja of Cochin Sri. Rama Varma to transport Cochin teak from Parambikulam to Chalakkudy and then to export it to the rest of the World from Cochin Harbour. The money from this tramway was used to equip Cochin into a modern port, Wellington Island, Roads, Bridges etc… Can you believe it… the great Tramway was stopped in 1953. Now only the remnants in the form of rails, bridges, wagons, etc. are there. To give a fitting tribute to the centenary of this Cochin State Forest Tramway a unique innovative eco-friendly trekking Package is launched along this once existed tramway route. The foot trail along this rail trail will give an unique opportunity to witness some of the remnants of Cochin Forest Tramway in the form of bridges, rusted wagons, rails, wheels etc. besides sighting hundreds of birds and animals including Tiger, Elephant, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Sloth Bear, Procupine etc. So explore some of the forgotten mysteries of Cochin State Forest Tramway and stay connected with nature history and heritage.

Trek Program
Day 1 : Parambikulam Dam to Muthuvarachal (Stay at Muthuvarachal)
Day  2: Muthuvarachal to Parambikulam Dam

An armed staff and 3 trained tribal naturalists will accompany a group of maximum 5 persons. Starts at 10 am; tea, snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on route.

 

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