Eco Development Committee members of Silent Valley National Park act as guides. The directions and advises of the guides shall be followed diligently while trekking inside the forests. Suggestions and complaints if any can be reported to the Office of the Asst.Wildlife Warden, Mukkali.
Eco Shop
Eco shop is the manifestation of the concept of a fair price shop for products from sustainable utilisation of earth’s resources. Silent Valley Watchers Eco Development Committee is running one such eco shop at Mukkali. Products from various peoples’ participatory enterprises are sold in the eco shop. A major part of the money spent by the visitor goes to support the livelihood needs of the daily wage watchers , a majority of them tribes.
Points to remember:
- Come with a mind to learn more about nature and enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the place.
- Remember that you are visiting a very precious Rain Forest area and approach it with respect.
- Bring dull coloured cotton clothing, shoe, camera, and other essential items.
- Light warm clothes are preferred during winter season.
- Liquor is strictly prohibited.
- Plastic carry bags and Plastic bottles are not permitted inside the Park.
- Carry your belongings in rucksacks or cotton bags
- Listen to your guide. Never make noise inside forest areas, do not walk alone and be always with the group.
- Littering of the forest area is a crime against nature.
Adjacent places of interest
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, , Siruvani Eco tourism Center, Athirappilly Waterfalls, Malampuzha Gardens, Nelliampathy Hills, Nilambur Teak museum, Mukkurthi National Park, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary.
Visit to a forest is not picnic. It shall be a meditative journey to one’s own inner self. Travel with a sense of wonder. Nature will reveal her secrets only to those who cooperate with her. Teach children to respect Mother Earth. |
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