FWD - Men’s Hike, Meesapulimala, Kerala
2-Day Guided Trek + Overnight Forest Camp
Reconnect with yourself and nature - alongside other men on the same path.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
• A full-day guided hike in Kerala’s second-highest peak
• Lush landscapes, ridgeline views, and mist-filled valleys
• No agenda, no icebreakers, no fixing - just time in good company
• Moments of silence, deep conversation, and space to breathe
• New connections and bonds forged through effort and presence
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WHO IT’S FOR
• Men who value time in nature
• Men who want to connect without the small talk
• Men who feel better after a hard walk in the wild
• No need to be ultra fit - just open and willing
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ABOUT YOUR GUIDE
Tom Potter
Tom is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) practitioner, men’s wellness coach, and lifelong explorer of the outdoors. With experience leading hikes in the UK and India, Tom combines hiking with reflection, breathwork, and mindset tools to help people find clarity, strength, and calm in nature.
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🧭 Itinerary
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL & BASE CAMP STAY
• 3:00 PM – Meet at KFDC Floriculture Centre, Mattupetty Road, Munnar
• Group intro + jeep transfer (1hr) to KFDC Silent Valley Base Camp
• Check-in to forest tents (shared twin accommodation)
• Light reflection activity / sunset walk
• 7:30 PM – Campfire dinner under the stars
• Sleep early – tomorrow’s trek begins at dawn
DAY 2 – GUIDED TREK TO MEESAPULIMALA PEAK
• 5:30 AM – Wake-up, chai + light breakfast
• 6:30 AM – Begin trek with FWD guide + forest guide
• Route: Rhodo Valley → Meesapulimala Ridge & Summit → Return
• Total hike time: ~4.5–6 hours
• Steady pace, plenty of breaks — space for silence, reflection, and meaningful connection
• 1:00 PM – Return to camp for lunch
• 2:30 PM – Jeep transfer back to Munnar
• 4:00 PM – Trip ends in Munnar town
🧢 What’s Included
• Guided men’s hike led by Tom Potter (CBT practitioner & outdoor guide)
• Official KFDC forest permit + local guide
• Return jeep transfers from Munnar to base camp
• 1-night tent stay at Silent Valley Base Camp (twin sharing)
• 2 x meals (dinner & lunch) + chai & light breakfast
• Mindful reflection & optional breathwork session
• Group support and shared experience in nature
❗ What to Bring
• Sturdy hiking boots / shoes with grip
• Daypack with water bottle, snacks
• Warm layers (nights get cold)
• Rain jacket
• Torch / headlamp
• Personal items (toiletries, meds)
