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Department of Forests and Wildlife - Agasthyarkoodam Seasonal Trekking 2024 - issues order granting permission to visitors.

class="project-title">In respect of Agasthyarkootam Seasonal Trekking 2024, the Government issues an order allowing the admission of visitors, subject to the conditions appended below.

  • 1. Dates for Agasthyarkutam Seasonal Trek 2024 are from 24th January to 2nd March
  • 2. Trekking online registration for the year 2024 can be started from January 10, 2024, at the rate of 70 people per day.
  • 3. Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Warden may allow offline booking not exceeding 30 persons per day subject to maximum seat availability including booking cancellation. Offline booking should be done only one day before the trekking date.
  • 4. Trekking fee will be 2500/- (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred) including Eco Development Charge without food.
  • 5. Maximum booking for Agasthyarkootam trek in one day should not be more than 100 people including cancellation seats.
  • 6. Children between the ages of 14 and under 18 years are not permitted to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration with or without permit
  • 7. Medical fitness taken within seven days by the participants of the trek.The certificate should be produced before starting the trekking
  • 8. For Online Registration, Participant's photograph and Government approved ID copy must be uploaded at the time of online
  • 9. First aid kit and personal accident insurance should be ensured.
  • 10 The department reserves the right to suspend the trek at any time in case of inclement weather, risk of wildlife attack etc.
 Agasthyarkoodam Seasonal Trekking 2024
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FOR YOUR SAFETY

  • PLEASE OBEY THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTION FOR YOUR SAFETY
  • Please silence while walking in the forest
  • Strictly observe instructions of the guide
  • Avoid getting separated from the group
  • Avoid bathing in the streams
  • Take photos only with the permission of the guides
  • Avoid consumption of liquor, smoking etc
  • Start return journey from the Agasthaymala before 01.30 PM
  • Accommodation is restricted in sheds only
  • ENTRY WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO Agastyaarkoodam AFTER 11 AM

Who all can trek?

As the trekking is arduous and extends through dangerous paths, only persons with considerable physical strength can trek to Agasthyarkoodam. Children below 14 years will not be allowed. Both men and women can apply.

The trekkers have to reach the forest picket station of Vithura-Bonacaud at 7 am of the trek with the original photo ID card and the printout of the ticket. The visitors have to submit a self-declaration with signatures. Each group with ten members will be provided with a guide by the Eco-Development committee.
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