Outdoor Camping

Our Camp

The Kalypso Training Camp is located in a very scenic and beautiful location at Suryanelli, near Munnar. The camp is at an altitude of more than 5000 feet, surrounded by tea gardens and cardamom plantations and overlooks the Western Ghats hill ranges.
 
The Camp has sixteen cottage tents, common bathrooms and a sheltered gazebo (for dining and discussions). The tents are spacious enough to accommodate three participants. Bathrooms, separate for ladies and gents, have provision for hot water, and toilets are western style.
 
The camp is accessible from Kochi, Madurai, Dindigul and Coimbatore. The distance to Suryanelli and approximate traveling time (by tempo traveler) are as follows:
  • Dindigul  130 km  3 to 3 ½  hours
  • Madurai  130 km  3 to 3 ½  hours
  • Kochi  152 km  4 ½ to 5 hours
  • Coimbatore  192 km  5 ½ to 6 hours
It is preferable to utilize smaller vehicles like tempo travelers (rather than buses which take longer driving time due to the ghat roads).
 
Electricity:  The Camp has electric connection. However, being a camp, the lighting is minimal. Therefore, personal torches are essential.
 
Communication: The camp has no land line connectivity. The area has mobile coverage of all major networks like Idea, Vodafone, BSNL and Airtel.
 
Food: Excellent Indian cuisine (South Indian & North Indian)
 
Water: 20-Litre bottled water for drinking.
 
Medical Cover: -The Harrisons Malayalam Hospital at Suryanelli is about 15 minutes by jeep from the Camp. First aid bag is available at the site.
 
Weather: The weather is likely to be pleasant during the day, cool in the evenings and cold at nights. As with all hill stations, occasional light showers are possible. The day temperature could be around 24 degrees while the night temperature may fall below 15 degrees. Unpredictable variations and possible winds can make it colder on an odd day.
 
What to bring: Considering the location, it is best to come prepared for some cooler temperatures.
Participants are advised to bring the following:
  1. Attire is “Resort Casual”; Jacket appropriate for expected temperatures
  2. Skirts or Saris are unsuited for the local terrain
  3. A brimmed hat of some sort (and sun glasses) to keep the sun off your head and face.
  4. Comfortable shoes are a must. Tennis shoes or any other sort of close-toed shoes, which have good traction. No dress shoes or high heels.
  5. Bathroom slippers.
  6. A pair of shorts /half pants would be comfortable for water activities.
  7. Comfortable, loose fitting pants. You will be climbing and moving about in ways that are best supported by clothing that moves with you.
  8. Rain Coat
  9. All participants MUST have with them a personal torch.
  10. Ruck sack
  11. Suitable plastic bag to carry back wet clothes
  12. Sun screen lotion, Camera (Optional)

Please avoid bringing valuables; Please inform ‘Kalypso Adventures’ of any Medical History (illness/injury/disability/allergy)

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