Bamboo Rafting

In recent posts we’ve been sharing what guests spot during their excursion on the bamboo rafts. We were delighted that Ms. Helen Worsley was willing to share her experience through these beautiful photographs.

Bamboo rafting is either a half-day or full day program that starts in the early hours of morning. Forest guides in the reserve take guests on a 2-hour hike to where the rafts have been docked. The group consists of a maximum of 10 people excluding the guides who explain about the rich flora and fauna they spot on their hike. The hike itself is breathtaking for its wild beauty and by the time guests reach the raft they’re usually looking forward to what is to come.

The rafts are made out of large bamboo from the reserve. Due to its hollow interior they float so when seated on it one would feel that they are sitting on benches made of bamboo magically suspended above water. Guests are served packed breakfasts to enjoy while the raft is rowed away deeper into the wilderness. Being on the lake one would assume to spot fewer animals and more birds but once you see the pictures that follow, you will realize how unpredictable the wilderness can be. “It’s got a mind of its own.” That’s how our guests put it, saying they were delighted when they were surprised by so many of the residents of Periyar taking a stroll near the lake in full view.

Early Morning Walk

3 Little Boars

Kingfisher

Bison

Out For A Snack