Bamboo rafting is one of the must-do activities in Thekkady, within the Periyar Tiger Reserve. It's an exhilarating and environmentally respectful entertainment activity for nature enthusiasts.

In bamboo rafting, various bamboo poles are lashed together tightly to form a canoe. The bamboo raft is remarkably safe and sturdy, capable of transporting a large number of people with care. The Periyar Tiger Reserve offers a special full-day bamboo rafting program that runs from morning through late afternoon.

Bamboo rafting is a specialized full-day program from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each boat carries approximately 10 people and is equipped with an armed forest ranger and four guides. All forest guides have been associated with tribal communities for some time, possessing deep knowledge of every aspect of these dense, verdant forests.

The excursion begins at the Periyar Tiger Reserve and continues through thick, dense forests by bamboo raft. The visit encompasses some of the richest and most diverse biodiversity of the Western Ghats. You'll enjoy magnificent views of forest-covered hills and the majestic lake. Throughout the reserve, you'll encounter numerous wild animals, including elephants, gaurs, and sambar deer on the lakeshores.