Agasthyarkoodam Trekking 2025 Details
Entry to Agasthyarkoodam peak and its surrounding areas is restricted by Kerala Forests and Wildlife Department. A controlled and defined trek provided by the Forest department is accessible only during trekking period defined by the Government from time to time. The tickets can be booked only by a registered applicant. The trekking team will depart from Bonacaud Forest station at 8 am, to reach the base camp at Athirumala, 16 Km into the forest, by evening. The steep 8 Km climb to Agasthyarkoodam will begin early morning next day and the travelers will be able to return to the base station by afternoon. Slow trekkers can stay at the base camp for another night before returning to Bonacaud. Trekkers are prohibited from bringing/consuming alcohol, cigarettes and any type of cooking inside the forest. Performing any type of pooja rituals are also not allowed inside the forest.
This service falls under Permit and Passes group and hence is available only for registered applicants.
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| Who can Apply |
| This service is intended for applicants above the age of 14 years. |
| How to Access the Service? |
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Service Specific Terms and Conditions
- Entry Pass is non-transferrable and no modification/ alteration is allowed.
- Once Entry pass is issued, cancellation will be alllowed only as per provisions in GO(MS) 531/2024/F&WLD dated 20-12-2024
- Amount once paid will not be refunded once ticket/entry pass is issued.
- The Original photo ID (mentioned in the ticket at the time of booking) will be verified by concerned official before commencing the trekking on each day. Entry will be allowed only after successful verification.
- If ticket is not issued and the amount is deducted from the bank account, there shall be no responsibility of Kerala Forest Department/ServicePlus.
- All unsuccessful transactions shall be refunded by the bank in 14 working days from the date of payment.
- While availing the online ticket booking facility, Kerala Forest Department or National Informatics Centre will not be responsible or will not take any liability of whatsoever nature in respect of any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly to you due to the declining of transaction based on any of the following reasons:
- Lack of authorization
- Exceeding the preset limit mutually agreed by you and your bank
- Any payment related issues arising while doing the transaction
- Internet connectivity issues
- Client system/browser related issues
- Any other reason not listed above.
- Consumption of Alcohol, Smoking and cooking is strictly prohibited in the forest area.
- The participants must abide by the rules and regulations of Kerala Forest and Wild Life Department and all instructions issued by the Forest staff and guides.
- Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department can initiate action against the trekkers, in case of violation of any instructions during trekking programme.
- The participants must be fully aware of the risk involved in the trekking programme including attack from wild animals and health problems which may develop during trekking.
- Foreigners are not permitted to undertake Agasthyarkoodam Trekking.
Contact Details
Wildlife Warden,
Forest Department,
PTP Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram
Ph: +91-471-2360762
How to Reach the destination
Nearest railway station:
Thiruvananthapuram Central, around 61 km from Bonacaud.
Nearest airport:
Trivandrum International Airport, around 69 km from Bonacaud.
