Beautiful Gavi beckons women, now with free KSRTC trips

From now on, women can travel to the renowned eco-tourism destination Gavi and return free of charge on KSRTC buses. 

Two 'ordinary' buses from the Pathanamthitta KSRTC depot to Kumily via Gavi, and one bus from the Kumily depot, operate on the Pathanamthitta–Gavi–Kumily route. The first bus from the Pathanamthitta depot departs for Kumily at 5:30 am, and the second at 6:30 am. The ticket fare from Pathanamthitta to Kumily is Rs 208. The bus is usually crowded on most days. 

Gavi, in Kerala's Pathanamthitta, became a major eco-tourism attraction after the release of the Malayalam movie 'Ordinary.' KSRTC regularly organises budget tourism trips to Gavi, where many also visit for trekking trips and tent stays organised by the forest department. You could also spot rare birds, wild tuskers and bison in their natural habitat in Gavi. 

Gavi enjoys pleasant weather even during summer as it is situated over 3,000 feet above sea level. Tourists from all over the world are lured by the rare avian species and wildlife at Gavi. Many rare birds, including the Great Hornbill, could also be spotted in the forests here. Besides, wide, rare, and unique varieties of trees, plants, herbs, and flowers could also be seen here.