— 01 / Quiet
Bird Watching
The Western Ghats is one of the richest bird regions in the country. Bring patience and you'll be rewarded; the hornbills tend to pass through in the afternoons.
WHAT FILLS THE DAYS
There's more here than you'll get to.
Some of it asks for energy. Some of it asks for stillness. Most of it asks only that you put the phone down for a while.
Category 01
Quiet.
The slow things. Best done early, or just before dark, when the forest is most itself.
— 02 / Quiet
Spice Plantation Tour
A walk through the working areca and pepper plantations that surround the camp. You'll smell the cardamom before you see it.
— 03 / Quiet
Stargazing
No city glow for miles. On a clear night the sky here does most of the talking. We'll point you to the darkest corner of the property.
Category 02
Active.
For the ones who can't sit still. None of it is extreme; all of it is more fun than it sounds.
— 01 / Active
Trekking
Several trails fan out from the camp, all walkable in a morning. The longer ones take you past the stream and the old stone bridge.
— 02 / Active
Archery
A wooden bow and a target at twenty paces. Harder than it looks, and quietly addictive.
— 03 / Active
Air Rifle Shooting
A supervised range for a steady hand and a bit of friendly competition.
— 04 / Active
Army Obstacle Course
A rope-and-timber course built across the slope. A nod to the Captain's old life, and a good way to wear out the kids.
Category 03
Wild.
The ones that take you a little further from the comfort of the camp.
— 01 / Wild
Herping
Going out to find the frogs, snakes, and reptiles of the Ghats — best in the monsoon, with a guide who knows where to look and what to leave alone.
— 02 / Wild
Bike Off-roading Track
A dirt track for those who brought their own machine, or just want to watch. Popular with the riding groups who pass through.
Not every activity runs every day — some depend on the season, the weather, and how many of you there are. Tell us what you're hoping for, and we'll build the days around it.
The best days here aren't planned. But it helps to start somewhere.