Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Kerala Opens New Forest Workspaces With High-Speed Internet for Professionals
Kerala has created places where people can work from inside forests and mountains.
These workspaces are in Gavi and Suryanelli.
They have internet so people can join meetings and do their jobs.
Gavi offers speeds of about 100 Mbps, while Suryanelli offers up to 500 Mbps.
Generators help keep the power on when electricity stops.
Visitors also get meals, tea and local coffee.
After working, they can go boating, watch birds or take guided nature walks.
The package lasts four days and three nights.
It costs ₹14,000 per room before taxes.
The Kerala Forest Development Corporation launched workation programmes at Gavi and Suryanelli.
BSNL provides internet speeds of about 100 Mbps at Gavi and up to 500 Mbps at Suryanelli.
The facilities include power backups, extra outlets, discussion areas, outdoor routers and meals.
Guests can take part in nature walks, boating, birdwatching and wildlife trails after work.
The four-day, three-night package costs ₹14,000 per room plus taxes, with bookings available through the KFDC website.
- Who
- The Kerala Forest Development Corporation launched the programme following a suggestion from State Forest Minister Shibu Baby John.
- What
- A workation programme lets professionals work from forest accommodations with internet and nature-based activities.
- When
- The initiative was published on October 1, 2026; bookings are now open.
- Where
- The workspaces are at Gavi in Pathanamthitta and Suryanelli in Idukki, Kerala.
- Why
- The programme is intended to give professionals an alternative to working from offices or homes while using renovated forest accommodation.
- Locations
- Gavi and Suryanelli, Kerala
- Internet speeds
- About 100 Mbps at Gavi and up to 500 Mbps at Suryanelli
- Package
- Three nights and four days
- Price
- ₹14,000 per room plus applicable taxes
- Capacity
- Gavi: four duplex rooms for up to eight guests; Suryanelli: three rooms for up to six guests
- Included
- Meals, unlimited tea, fresh local coffee and access to work facilities
- Activities
- Guided nature walks, boating, birdwatching and wildlife trails