Konni Eco-Tourism Centre - Tourist attraction in Konni - Pathanamthitta, India

Great place for a day trip. Beautiful location. Well Maintained place. They are running a good hotel too. So we had a nice lunch also from there. Those who come from distance they can include Gavi also so that it's worth

The Konni Ecotourism Centre is a beautiful and serene destination located in the state of Kerala India. Nestled amidst the pristine Western Ghats mountain range it offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich biodiversity and natural beauty of this region. The center is well-known for its lush green forests cascading waterfalls and diverse wildlife. It is a nature lover's paradise offering breathtaking landscapes and a tranquil atmosphere that provides a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. One of the main attractions at the Konni Ecotourism Centre is the elephant camp where visitors can observe and interact with elephants in their natural habitat. These magnificent creatures are trained and cared for by mahouts (elephant trainers and visitors can witness their daily routine bathing sessions and even go for an enchanting elephant ride through the forest. For adventure enthusiasts the center offers various activities such as trekking hiking and nature walks. Exploring the dense forests listening to the melodious chirping of birds and spotting unique plant species along the way make for an unforgettable experience. The center is also home to several waterfalls the most popular being the Perunthenaruvi Waterfall. The mesmerizing sight of water gushing down from great heights creates a captivating ambiance and visitors can enjoy swimming or simply relax amidst the beauty of nature. To ensure sustainability and preservation of the ecosystem the Konni Ecotourism Centre promotes responsible tourism practices. They focus on eco-friendly accommodations waste management and educating visitors about the importance of conserving the environment. In addition to the natural attractions the center also showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region. Traditional art forms like Kathakali and Kalaripayattu are performed enabling visitors to appreciate the artistic brilliance of Kerala. Whether you are a nature lover adventure seeker or someone seeking tranquility the Konni Ecotourism Centre offers a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and serenity of nature while promoting sustainable tourism practices. It is truly a place where one can experience the harmony between humans and the environment.

I visited Eco-tourism konni Pathanamthitta , 5 elephants were there . I loved the place . The place offered lot of greenery. Monday is holiday. Need to take tickets to enter

Koni is a very beautiful place , especially when u visit in a light monsoon season , special type of bowl boat ride is there , 500 Rs for 4 adult , approximately 30 min ride , u will get lost in serenity of the magical place , heavenly experience

Konni - Ecotourism. Konni is a major town in Pattanamthitta district, Kerala. It is famous for its scenic beauty with its green lands and is merging to the thick forest with wild animals. An elephant training centre makes the place an important tourist attraction of this locality. I have made a visit to this centre in March 2016. The huge elephant cages are built with strong woods. The cages are locally known as "aanakoodu". The trainers are giving training to the young and baby elephants. Visitors can make a close watch to these elephants and their behavior. It is very interesting to watch the movements and feeding of the baby elephants. One elephant - named "Soman" is very naughty, and is restless all the time. There is chance for elephant ride those who wish to. There is an additional payment for that. Children's play area is also there. But, I am not advising to use that, because most of the devises are in a rusting stage. Monday Konni elephant cage is closed. The Adavi Eco tourism project is part of the third phase of Konni Eco tourism project; it is about 10 km from Konni town. The kotta vanchi ride (bowl boat / coracle boat) is arranged in Kallaar River at adavi and the main attraction is the lush green forest in the banks.

If you are in Pathanamthitta you can visit this place hassle free with your kids. For adults who don't have any expectations on this place, then you won't be disappointed. There is an entry fee for adults of 40 Rsand kids 5-10years 15Rs, also if you carry a camera they add an additional fee . All together there are only 5 elephants currently including one baby elephant to see. Before there was elephant safari and we can touch elephants now they revoked the opportunity to feed them or touch them or for elephant safari. You can watch them chained in their shelter from a distance. There is a museum which displays weapons used in ancient times to catch wild elephants and the fossils in the exhibition hall are quite interesting to see, but feels like missing more information and all together in a tiny room. There is a store in the site where you can buy some handmade artcrafts, native medicines, wild honey etc. Also, there is a coffee shop inside. Another attraction in the property is a small area of children's park but most of them are not maintained on time and broken iron rods, for kids they're taking money from the visitors but not maintained anything at the premises well. At least do maintenance on time for the kids who visit this park

Good place, nothing much. Not a must visit place, if you got time and you like elephant, you can do a visit. Ticket charge 50 per person and 30 for car parking

Learn about the elephant culture with years of historical background. A very eco friendly atmosphere with a museum, kids play area and we can watch the life of live elephants.. and can experience the elephant capturing, training and maintaining schemes as well. We can opt this place for a short time leisure place .