The project features unique bamboo-style cottages elevated on stilts to minimize ecological impact on the forest floor.
Adavi is home to one of the few coracle rafting sites in the state of Kerala.
It is situated within the buffer zone of the Konni Forest Range, a region historically significant for elephant taming.
The project is designed to provide sustainable livelihoods for local tribes and forest-dependent communities.
The Kallar River flowing through the site is a tributary of the Achenkovil River.
Adavi Eco Tourism is a forest-based tourism project situated along the Kallar River in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. The site is best known for its coracle rafting, which utilizes traditional circular boats to navigate the river's calm stretches. The area falls under the Konni Forest Division and is part of a larger eco-tourism initiative integrated with the nearby elephant training center. Visitors can stay in specialized river-view cottages that are built on stilts over the forest floor. The terrain supports moderate hiking trails through deciduous forest patches. It functions as a conservation effort focused on sustainable recreation rather than mass tourism. The project is managed by the Kerala Forest Department in collaboration with local community committees.
From the circular coracle boat in the middle of the Kallar River with the dense forest canopy as a backdrop.
Book coracle rides in advance if visiting during weekends or holidays as capacity is limited.
Wear insect repellent and sturdy, non-slip footwear suitable for wet, forested riverbanks.
Carry drinking water and snacks, as there are limited commercial food stalls directly within the rafting area.
Attempting to swim in the river without a guide, as currents can be unpredictable in certain sections.
Operations are periodically suspended during the peak monsoon season due to river flooding risks.
Avoid using plastic, do not litter in the river or forest, and maintain a quiet demeanor to observe local birdlife.
