The old story of Forest Tramway goes like this. It was built in 1905 by the order and under the visionary of Maharaja of Cochin Sri. Rama Varma for transporting teak from Parambikulam wild life sanctuary to Chalakkudy. From there it will be exported to the rest of the World through Cochin Harbour.
Parambikulam wild life sanctuary Forest Tramway Trekking
The money collected from this business was used for the development of the State of Cochin in those days. It enabled the Raja to convert Cochin into a modern port as well as the development of Wellington Island, several roads and bridges.
The great Forest Tramway of Parambikulam was stopped in 1953. Now only the remaining can be seen in the form of rails, bridges, wagons, etc. To give a fitting tribute to the centenary of this Cochin State Forest Tramway a unique innovative eco-friendly trekking Package is launched by government along this old tramway route.
The foot trail along this rail trail will give a unique opportunity to witness some of the remaining of Cochin Forest Tramway in the form of bridges, rusted wagons, rails, wheels etc. The route also enables trekkers to see hundreds of birds and animals including Tiger, Elephant, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Sloth Bear, Procupine etc. So book your travel package and explore some of the forgotten mysteries of Cochin State Forest Tramway in Parambikulam wild life sanctuary and stay connected with nature, history and heritage.
Parambikulam wild life sanctuary Forest Tramway Trekking
The money collected from this business was used for the development of the State of Cochin in those days. It enabled the Raja to convert Cochin into a modern port as well as the development of Wellington Island, several roads and bridges.
The great Forest Tramway of Parambikulam was stopped in 1953. Now only the remaining can be seen in the form of rails, bridges, wagons, etc. To give a fitting tribute to the centenary of this Cochin State Forest Tramway a unique innovative eco-friendly trekking Package is launched by government along this old tramway route.
The foot trail along this rail trail will give a unique opportunity to witness some of the remaining of Cochin Forest Tramway in the form of bridges, rusted wagons, rails, wheels etc. The route also enables trekkers to see hundreds of birds and animals including Tiger, Elephant, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Sloth Bear, Procupine etc. So book your travel package and explore some of the forgotten mysteries of Cochin State Forest Tramway in Parambikulam wild life sanctuary and stay connected with nature, history and heritage.
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