点评:We visited Meesapulimala on October 3rd, 2025, with a group of 10+ friends. While the trekking experience itself was truly amazing, our stay at the camp was extremely disappointing.
The camp staff were friendly and the food was decent, so no complaints there. However, the facilities were in a terrible state:
There was no power supply at night; the entire camp was in darkness, and we had to depend on our mobile flashlights.
Tents leaked during the night, forcing us to stay awake through the cold.
There were very few chairs near the campfire, which lasted only about 30 minutes.
Restrooms were in horrible and unhygienic condition — only three were usable. The western toilets had broken flushes, no lights, and only cold water (at 11°C) provided in buckets and mugs.
We even saw a few foreign tourists at the camp, and it was quite embarrassing to think this might be their impression of our country.
Overall, while the trekking trail and views were excellent, the Kerala Forest Department must urgently address the basic amenities — power backup, clean restrooms, hot water, and proper lighting — to ensure the safety and comfort of all visitors.
This is not suitable for families or female travelers in its current condition.
翻译:2025年10月3日,我们和十几个朋友一起去了米萨普利马拉。虽然徒步体验本身非常棒,但在营地的住宿却令人非常失望。
营地工作人员很友好,食物也不错,所以没什么可抱怨的。然而,营地设施状况很糟糕:
晚上没有电源;整个营地一片漆黑,我们不得不依靠手机手电筒照明。
帐篷夜间漏水,迫使我们在寒冷中保持清醒。
篝火旁几乎没有椅子,篝火只能维持大约30分钟。
卫生间状况糟糕,卫生状况极差——只有三个可以使用。西式厕所的冲水装置坏了,没有灯,只有用桶和杯子提供的冷水(11°C)。
我们甚至在营地看到了一些外国游客,想到这可能是他们对我们国家的印象,真是令人尴尬。
总体而言,虽然徒步路线和景色都很棒,但喀拉拉邦森林部门必须紧急解决基本设施问题——备用电源、干净的卫生间、热水和适当的照明——以确保所有游客的安全和舒适。
目前的状况并不适合家庭或女性游客。