KFDC offers ‘work from forests’ at Gavi, Suryanelli in Keralam
The Kerala Forest Development Corporation has launched a 'workation' program in Gavi and Suryanelli, offering remote workers forest-based workspaces with high-speed internet. The project aims to blend professional productivity with nature tourism by utilizing existing infrastructure.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights the growing trend of 'work-from-anywhere' policies and the repurposing of natural tourism sites to support modern digital work habits.
Forget the home office, the crowded cafe and the endless search for a quiet corner to work from. Kerala’s forests are offering remote workers a new workplace, equipped with high-speed Internet and backed by mountain views and enough birdsong to make the daily work routine feel like an escape.
The Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) has launched a workation programme at Gavi in Pathanamthitta and Suryanelli in Idukki, allowing professionals to combine work with nature watching.
The concept was proposed by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John, who suggested adapting successful workation models from elsewhere in the country for Keralam. The KFDC opted for a low-impact approach, renovating existing forest rooms rather than constructing new facilities.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan formally launched the project on Wednesday (Septermber 20, 2026).
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