Travel Kerala

Travel Kerala (Pilgrim Centers, Waterfalls & Wildlife) - Part 2

Kerala is one of India's most dynamic states as far as social welfare and personal satisfaction. The State gloats of one of India's most elevated education rates, most astounding future and least youngster death rates.

The proficiency rate for ladies is one of the most astounding in all of Asia. Getting a charge out of a remarkable cosmopolitan perspective, the populace of Kerala, at all levels of society, have more prominent access to administrations and opportunities.

In addition a more noteworthy say in their administration. Kerala's history is nearly connected with its business, which until later times spun around its flavor exchange. Celebrated as the Spice Coast of India,

Antiquated Kerala played host to voyagers and brokers from over the world including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, French and the British. Every one of them have left their engraving on this area in some structure or the other - building design, cooking, writing.

Kerala is arranged on the southwestern bank of India, a nation in South Asia. This tropical heaven appreciates an extraordinary geology with Arabian ocean, an a piece of the Indian Ocean on the west and the Western Ghats on the east.

Destinations 

A. Pilgrim Centers In Kerala 

i. Achankovil Temple In Kollam

One of the primary sanctuaries of Lord Ayyappa, it is accepted that the icon of Achankovil sanctuary is sancified by Lord Parasurama himself. This sanctuary, found in Kollam distict, is like the renowned altar at Sabarimala.

The Manalar falls and the Kumbuvurutty falls, which additionally has a Nature Interaction Center, are en route to this sanctuary.

Arriving at that point

Closest Track Station: Mavelikkara Railway Station, by means of Pandalam - Kaippattoor Road, around 29 km and Kollam Junction Railway Station, around 56 km away

Closest Air terminal: Thriuvananthapuram International Airport, around 102 km away

ii. Alapra

Alapra, encompassed by the woods of Ponthanpuzha is a beautiful town, found close Erumeli in the Kottayam area of Kerala.The Alapra Thacharikkal Bhagavathi Temple spotted in the midst of the woodland is the main place in Kottayam region.

Here where Padayani, a custom craftsmanship is performed. Dazzling perspectives, terrific waterfalls, baffling holes and muniyaras added to the characteristic attractions of the scene.

Arriving at that point

Closest Line Station: Thiruvalla, around 33 km; Changanassery, around 37 km and Kottayam, around 41 km

Closest Air Terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 112 km

Area

Lattitude:9.45719, Longitude: 76.763134

iii. Alathiyur Hanuman Temple, Malappuram

Alathiyur Hanuman Temple is one of the acclaimed Hanuman Temples in Kerala.The sanctuary is additionally committed to Lord Sree Rama and Bharatha. Spotted in Malappuram area, the sanctuary is arranged around 12 km from Tirur.

Naivedyam (heavenly sustenance) and Aval (leveled rice) constitute exceptional offerings at the sanctuary.

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Tirur Railway Station, around 6 km away

Closest air terminal: Calicut International Airport, around 39 km

Area

Lattitude:10.859944, Longitude: 75.948429

iv. Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple

Implicit the commonplace Kerala structural style, Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple is celebrated all over India for the Palpayasam, an every day offering of flavorfully sweet drain porridge. It is additionally in this sanctuary that Pallipana is performed by Velans (magicians), once in at regular intervals.

Artistic creations of the Dasavatharam (the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu) are in plain view on the internal dividers of the Chuttambalam. Ottanthullal, a satiric artistic expression made by the artist Kunchan Nambiar, was initially performed on the premises of this sanctuary.

The sanctuary is arranged in Alappuzha locale.

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Ambalapuzha, around 2 km away; Alappuzha, around 14 km away

Closest airplane terminal: Trivandrum International Airport, around 139 km away

Area

Lattitude:9.386234, Longitude: 76.369028

v. Ananthapura Lake Temple, Kasaragod

Ananthapura Lake Temple in Kasaragod, fabricated in ninth century, is the main lake sanctuary in Kerala and is the moolasthanam (unique house) Ananthapadmanabha, the god of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

The sanctum sanctorum of sanctuary is reachable just by a scaffold. A crocodile at the sanctuary lake, said to be 150 years of age, is a real fascination.

Sanctuary timings: 0530 - 1230 hrs & 1730 - 1930 hrs

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Kasaragod Railway station, on the Kozhikode-Madhur street, around 14 km.

Closest airplane terminal: Mangalore Airport (Karnataka), around 56 km from; Calicut International Airport, around 222 km

Area

Lattitude:12.584219, Longitude: 74.982051

vi. Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple

Committed to Lord Sree Krishna, this sanctuary siutated on the banks of the heavenly River Pamba, draws in vast swarms of enthusiasts. It is said that the icon was acquired here a flatboat made with aru (six) bits of mula (bamboo) which gave the town its name,

Aranmula. Different social associations at Aranmula bestows preparing in customary expressions like Kathakali, established moves, traditional music and Kalaripayattu. Vacationers stay here for long stretches to get direct information of the way of life of Kerala.

The sanctuary has fine paintings of the eighteenth century.

Contact points of interest:

Ph: +91 468 2212170

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Chengannur, around 11 km away

Closest air terminal: Trivandrum International Airport, around 117 km away

Area

Lattitude:9.33034, Longitude: 76.686773

vii. Arattupuzha Temple

Arattupuzha is a socially huge town placed in Thrissur locale of Kerala. This town, around 15 km from the town of Thrissur is eminent for the yearly pooram celebration called Arattupuzha Pooram held in April/May.

The Sree Sastha Temple, devoted to Lord Ayyappa, which is accepted to be over 3000 years of age and its premises are the venue for the merriments. It is accepted that amid the celebration period, Lord Ayyappa, the directing divinity at the Sree Sastha Temple is gone to by divine beings and goddesses of the neighboring towns.

The uniqueness of this celebration is the stately parades conveying the pictures of the divinities of 41 neighboring sanctuaries to this town.

Sanctuary timings: 0500 -1100 hrs & 1700 - 2000 hrs

Contact points of interest:

Ph: +91 480 2791692

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Thrissur, by means of Kodungalloor - Shornur Rd, around 14 km away

Closest air terminal: Cochin International Airport, by means of National Highway 47, around 44 km away

Area

Lattitude:10.418599, Longitude: 76.226206

viii. Ariankavu, Kollam

Arranged on the Kollam - Shenkottai Road, Ariankavu is acclaimed for the sanctuary committed to Lord Ayyappa. Mandala Pooja and Trikalyanam celebrated in the month of December are the fundamental celebrations here.

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Kollam Junction, around 78 km away

Closest air terminal: Trivandrum International Airport, around 92 km away

Area

Lattitude:8.977323, Longitude: 77.148685

ix. Arthunkal Church

The St. Sebastian's Church in Arthunkal is an essential Christian explorer focus. Placed in Alappuzha the congregation is noted for the ten-day yearly celebration, prevalently known as Arthunkal Perunnal.

Celebrated in January consistently, aficionados from distinctive parts of the State swarm the congregation on the banquet days.

Arriving at that point

Closest route station: Cherthala, around 8 km and Alappuzha, around 21 km

Closest airplane terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 68 km

Area

Lattitude:9.669123, Longitude: 76.300678

x. Aruvithira Church

Accepted to be one of the seven places of worship built by St. Thomas, St.George's Forane Church at Aruvithura, prevalently known as Aruvithura Church is one of the chapels in Kerala which gathers the biggest measure of fiscal offerings amid the celebration days.

The yearly devour of St. George is praised from 22nd to 24th of April. The congregation is arranged 11 km from Kottayam town.

Arriving at that point

Closest route station: Kottayam, around 38 km

Closest airplane terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 83 km

Area

Lattitude:9.68706, Longitude: 76.776867

xi. Bathery Jain Temple

A standout amongst the most essential among the numerous Jain sanctuaries in Kerala, the Bathery Temple in Sulthan Bathery is accepted to have been assembled amid the thirteenth century. Its configuration is emphatically affected by the building style of the then ruling Vijayanagar Dynasty.

Another interesting highlight is the somewhat checkered history of the sanctuary which initially served as a place of worship, next as an inside of business exchange lastly, as the ammo store or battery of Tipu Sulthan's armed force. The town, Sulthan Bathery, gets its name from that utilization.

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Kozhikode, 97 km from Sulthan Bathery

Closest air terminal: Calicut International Airport, around 120 km from Sulthan Bathery

Area

Lattitude:11.660233, Longitude: 76.250705

xii. Beemapalli In Thiruvananthapuram

A critical spot of love, the Beemapalli Dargah Shareef is devoted to Bee Umma, a devout Muslim lady who was accepted to have incredible profound forces. The Chandanakudam Festival or Beemapalli Uruz at this mosque, going on for 10 days, is a standout amongst the most brilliant occasions.

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Thiruvananthapuram, around 7 km

Closest air terminal: Trivandrum International Airport, around 7 km

Area

Lattitude: 8.454811, Longitude: 76.940113

xiii. Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple

Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy sanctuary, devoted to Mother Godess, is arranged on the fringe of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha areas at Neerettupuram. The sanctuary, which has a background marked by more than 3,000 years, is interested in individuals of all religions.

The celebrated waterways Pamba and Manimala stream on either sides of the sanctuary. The yearly Pongala celebration, Chakkulathukavu Pongala, here, which falls in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam (November/ December), is an amazing issue.

On this day, a great many ladies fans who collect on the sanctuary premises and line up close to the streets prompting the temple also, plan 'pongala nivedyam', a sweet dish made of rice porridge, molasses and coconut gratings.

The 'pongala nivedyam', arranged in earthen pots, is accepted to be a most loved of the goddess. Just ladies are permitted to take an interest in this custom.

Sanctuary timings: 0430 - 1300 hrs & 1630 - 2000 hrs

Contact points of interest:

Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple

Neerettupuram P.O, Thiruvalla,

Kerala

Ph: +91 477 2213550

Site: http://www.chakkulathukavutemple.org/

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Thiruvalla, around 11 km

Closest air terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 113 km and Trivandrum International Airport, around 135 km

Area

Lattitude:9.373193, Longitude: 76.516571

xiv. Champakulam Church

Among the most established places of worship in Kerala, the St. Mary's Church or Champakulam Church in Alappuzha is accepted to be one of the seven created by St. Thomas in AD 427. Arranged on the western bank of River Pamba,

The yearly devour of Champakulam Valia Palli falls on the third Sunday of October consistently. The blowout of St. Joseph is praised on March nineteenth. Adjacent is a place that makes wooden statues of Christ to fare far and wide.

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Alappuzha, around 16 km

Closest airplane terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 99 km

Area

Lattitude: 9.408758, Longitude: 76.4116

xv. Chavara Bhavan

Chavara Bhavan, found in Alappuzha, is the tribal home of the favored Kuriakose Elias Chavara. It is presently a sacred sanctum and profound resort where a large number of enthusiasts assemble for request to God,

Get supports and feel plentifully satisfied. Here, a 250 year old truly essential reference point of light is saved in place in its unique and primitive structure. The spot is open just by vessel.

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Alappuzha

Area

Lattitude: 9.497487, Longitude: 76.390629

B. Waterfalls In Kerala 

i. Adyanpara Waterfalls, Malappuram

Found in the Kurumbalangode Village of Nilambur Taluk in Malappuram region, Adyanpara is celebrated for its waterfalls and the quality of its lavish wildernesses. The waterfalls is arranged around 15 km from Nilambur.

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Nilambur, around 16 km away

Closest air terminal: Calicut International Airport, around 58 km in Nilambur - Gudalur Rd.

Area

Lattitude:11.275387, Longitude: 76.224489

ii. Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kottayam

Aruvikkuzhi is a delightful outing spot and a perfect shooting area for films spotted in Kottayam. Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, falling in five stages, is a genuine blowout for the eyes. Here streams advance through the scene and the water thunders as it falls down the mountains from a tallness of 100 ft. It is a perfect spot for trekking and is spotted amidst elastic manors.

St. Mary's Church is arranged at the highest point of  the waterfalls. The elastic manor focus at Pallickathod, is only 1 km from this spot.

Arriving at that point

Closest route station: Kottayam, around 19 km

Closest airplane terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 88 km

iii. Aruvikuzhy Waterfalls, Pathanamthitta

Aruvikuzhy waterfalls are placed 11 km from Kozhencherry town. Placed close to the Charalkunnu Thaliyoor in Pathanamthitta area, the waterfalls is a perfect cookout spot.

Arriving at that point

Closest track station:  Thiruvalla, around 29 km

Closest air terminal: Trivandrum International Airport, around 131 km

Area

Lattitude :9.334617, Longitude: 76.709436

iv. Athirappalli And Vazhachal Waterfalls, Thrissur

The most celebrated waterfalls of Kerala, Athirappalli and Vazhachal are arranged on the Chalakudy River, which begins from the upper compasses of the Western Ghats. At the passage to the Sholayar reaches is the biggest waterfall in Kerala,

Athirapally, which stands tall at 80 feet. Simply a short commute from Athirapally, the Vazhachal waterfall is near to thick green woodlands that are home to numerous imperiled and endemic types of widely varied vegetation.

The waterfalls are spotted on the edge of the Sholayar backwoods reaches are only 5 km separated. This is the main place in the Western Ghats where four imperiled Hornbill species are seen. Athirappalli is around 63 km from Thrissur and Vazhachal around 68 km.

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Chalakudy, around 30 km away

Closest air terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 53 km from Thrissur

Area

Lattitude:10.293301, Longitude: 76.565723

v. Attukad Waterfalls, Munnar

A scene of waterfalls and moving slopes, Attukad, placed in the middle of Munnar and Pallivasal in Idukki region, is a banquet for the eyes. The spot is likewise perfect for long treks.

Arriving at that point

Closest line station:  Aluva, around 102 km

Closest air terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 101 km ; Madurai (Tamil Nadu), around 163 km

vi. Cheeyappara And Valara Waterfalls, Idukki

The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are found in the middle of Neriamangalam and Adimali around 10 km on the Kochi - Madurai Highway. The Cheeyappara Waterfall falls down in seven stages. This is likewise an extraordinary spot for trekking.

Valara has a chain of waterfalls encompassed by thick green woodlands. Waterfalls can likewise be open from Munnar, around 42 km on Aluva-Munnar Rd.

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Aluva around 108 km and Angamali, around 109 km is from Munnar.

Waterfalls are spotted around 42 km from Munnar, on Aluva-Munnar Rd

Closest air terminal: Cochin International Airport, by means of Aluva - Munnar Rd, around 108 km from Munnar

vii. Chethalayam Falls, Wayanad

Chethalayam Falls is one of Wayanad's lesser known occasional waterfalls. Despite the fact that it has a tendency to go away amid summer, it is an exquisite spot to visit and trekking aficionados will have a charming time ascending the rocks to the waterfall.

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Kozhikode, around 97 km by street from Sulthan Bathery

Closest airplane terminal: Calicut International Airport, Kozhikode, almost 120 km from Sulthan Bathery

Area

Lattitude:11.661819, Longitude: 76.2535

viii. Dhoni In Palakkad

Dhoni slopes in Palakkad is prevalent excursion spot with a little and lovely waterfall. It takes a three hours trek from the base of the Dhoni slopes to achieve this store timberland region.

Extra charge: Rs. 20 every head

Contact subtle elements of permitting power:

Woodland Range Officer, Olavakkode

Ph: +91 491 2555815

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Palakkad, by means of Olavakkode – Dhoni Rd, around 12 km

Closest airplane terminal: Coimbatore International Airport, around 78 km and Calicut International Airport, around 101 km

Area

Lattitude:10.862304, Longitude: 76.622658

ix. Kalakkayam Waterfalls At Thiruvananthapuram

On the off chance that you are the sort of individual slightest fretted over wandering out in the forested areas amid the blustery season and is prepared to take some danger and watch a waterfall in its full greatness, then set out toward Kalakkayam waterfall placed in the timberlands close Idinjaar in Thiruvananthapuram region.

To achieve Kalakkayam from Thiruvananthapuram, one needs to come by means of Palode, which is around 35 kms from the city. From Palode take a deviation to achieve Peringamala. Take a right turn from Peringamala to achieve Kurisadi through Idinjaar, 12 km away.

Since there are no signboards prompting the falls, from Kurisadi, one may look for neighborhood aid to achieve the spot of the waterfalls. In and around the Kalakkayam waterfalls, it is a feeling that challenges words.

The waterfall is a piece of the Mankayam stream that starts in the Agasthyavanam backwoods. A pool framed at the base of the waterfall is to be sure justified regardless of a plunge and the cool water basically breathes life into your body.

While endeavoring to cross the stream to achieve the waterfall, one needs to watch the ventures, as there are greenery secured rocks, which are truly dangerous. The woods adjacent the waterfall is likewise an extraordinary spot to watch fowls furthermore different types of fauna and greenery.

A trail along the stream to investigate the sights on either side is yet another choice for the individuals who might love to stroll around a bit.

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, around 50 km

Closest airplane terminal: Trivandrum International Airport, around 60 km

Area

Lattitude:8.754455, Longitude: 77.069163

x. Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Wayanad

A wonderful waterfall arranged around 22 km far from Kalpetta. Littler than the Sentinel Rock waterfalls, the Kanthanpara Falls and its surroundings make a perfect outing spot in Wayanad.

For subtle elements contact:

DTPC, Wayanad: Ph : +91 4936 202134

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Nearest track station is Kozhikode, around 73 km from Kalpetta

Closest airplane terminal: Nearest air terminal is Calicut International Airport, around 86 km

Area

Lattitude:11.509631, Longitude: 76.153393

xi. Keezharkuth Waterfalls, Idukki

The Rainbow waterfalls at Keezharkuth in Idukki, which falls down a rock from a stature of around 1500 m is a brilliant fascination of this spot. It can be seen during the time going full speed ahead. The backwoods around this spot is home to different therapeutic plants.

Keezharkuthu waterfalls is a perfect spot for rock climbing, mountaineering, outdoors and trekking. The waterfalls is arranged at close Malayinchi at Udumbannoor Village in Idukki.

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Kottayam, by means of Main Central Rd, around 71 km; Ettumanoor, through Main Central Rd, around 61 km

Closest air terminal: Cochin International Airport, by means of Main Central Rd, around 68 km

Area

Lattitude:9.910347, Longitude: 76.823215

xii. Madammakkulam Waterfalls, Idukki

Madammakkulam waterfalls, arranged at Peermedu in Idukki area of Kerala, is a characteristic lake under a spouting waterfall, circled by profound woods, this was a most loved spot of British grower in the frontier times.

The lake has been named Madam's lake or Madammakkulam after a British woman who used to regular this spot.

Arriving at that point

Closest route station: Kottayam, around 75 km

Closest airplane terminal: Cochin International Airport, about 121 km

Area

Lattitude:9.580438, Longitude: 76.996078

xiii. Meenmutty Waterfalls, Kalpetta

An intriguing 2 km wilderness trek will prompt the biggest and most breathtaking waterfall in Wayanad - Meenmutty Waterfalls. An interesting highlight of Meenmutty waterfalls is that the water drops from about 1000 ft more than three stages, introducing a triple-decker impact.

The falls is found on the Ooty fundamental street in Wayanad.

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Kozhikode, by means of Kozhikode-Vythiri-Gudallur Hwy, around 97 km

Closest air terminal: Calicut International Airport, by means of Kozhikode - Nilambur - Gudalur Rd, about 107 km

Area

Lattitude:11.527124, Longitude: 76.236334

xiv. Palaruvi Waterfalls, Kollam

Palaruvi - truly, stream of milk - is one of Kerala's most beautiful waterfalls, falling down a tallness of 300 feet. It is a most loved excursion spot for guests from all over south India. The excursion to Palaruvi through the thick tropical woods is an entrancing knowledge.

Palaruvi which means stream of milk advances down the rocks, from a tallness of 300 feet. It is a wonderful cookout spot. The PWD Inspection Bungalow and the KTDC Motel here offer agreeable settlement.

The encompassing fog clad blue slopes and green valleys structure a dazzling scenery to the milk-white blast of froth whose stifled thunder resonates through the overall peaceful virgin woodland.

Going to hours: 0800 - 1800 hrs

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Kollam, around 75 km away

Closest air terminal: Trivandrum International Airport, around 72 km from Kollam town

Area

Lattitude:8.961045, Longitude: 77.151089

xv. Perunthenaruvi Waterfalls, Pathanamthitta

The Perunthenaruvi waterfalls on the banks of the Pamba stream around 10 km from Erumely is a most loved spot for both local and remote sightseers in Pathanamthitta locale, Kerala. This is a characteristic fall, down a rough way into a gorge around 100 feet profound.

Perfect for an excursion. This spot is a famous outing spot. It is available by street.

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Thiruvalla, around 44 km

Closest airplane terminal: Trivandrum International Airport, around 138 km

Area

Lattitude:9.414855, Longitude: 76.875401

xvi. Force House Waterfalls, Munnar

Force House waterfalls at Munnar in Idukki area of Kerala, is arranged while in transit to Thekkady from Munnar falls down a lofty rock 2000 m above ocean level. The spot is improved with the picturesque western mountain goes, and is a perfect spot for a break while in transit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady.

Arriving at that point

Closest route station: Aluva Railway Station, around 106 km away.

Closest airplane terminal: Cochin International Airport, by means of Aluva -Munnar Road, around 105 km far from Munnar.

Area

Lattitude:10.037433, Longitude: 77.154944

C. Wildlife In Kerala 

i. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary

The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is spread more than 55 sq km of undulating forested high countries on the slants of the Western Ghats. The most noteworthy top here - Katti Betta - ascends to a glorious 1145 m above ocean level.

Secured with tropical and semi evergreen backwoods, the Aralam Sanctuary is home to a tremendous mixed bag of widely varied vegetation endemic toward the Western Ghats. Elephant, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, yelping deer, Nilgiri langur, Hanuman langur, Malabar goliath squirrel, and so on can be seen here.

Aralam, a town in Thalassery, Kannur, is likewise noted for the Central State Farm, a 3060 hectare homestead began in 1971 by the Government of India. This is one of the fundamental generation focuses of half and half coconut seeds in the nation.

Contact subtle elements:

Ph: +91 490 2413160

Arriving at that point

Closest route station: Thalassery, around 55 km away

Closest airplane terminal: Calicut International Airport, around 96 km from Thalassery town

Area

Lattitude:11.93857, Longitude: 75.845375

ii. Begur Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad

The locale of Wayanad lies on a lifted beautiful bumpy level in the Western Ghats. History specialists are of the conclusion that composed human life existed in these parts of Kerala no less than ten centuries prior to Christ.

In this virgin area, which has not seen much human home later, is Begur. The woodlands here are amongst the most lovely districts of Kerala. The area has an abundance of different types of plants and creatures and is of awesome enthusiasm to nature significant others.

The Begur Wildlife Sanctuary is arranged around 20 km east of Manathavady in Wayanad.

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Thalassery in Kannur region is around 80 km from Mananthavady

Closest airplane terminal: Calicut International Airport, around 106 km. Separation from area headquarters 2000 m East course.

iii. Chimmini Dam and Sanctuary

The thick tropical woodlands of Chimmini, asylum various vegetation. The dam over the Chimmini waterway offers a stunning perspective. This beautiful cookout spot is a most loved frequent of the nearby individuals. Spotted in the Mukundapuram Taluk of Thrissur region, Chimmini is just a two-hour drive from Kochi.

The Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary which was created in 1984, untruths adjoining with the Peechi - Vazhani haven. The haven is enriched with grand excellence stunning. Living here in blissful surrender are elephants, sambars, gaurs, Malabar squirrels, sloth bears and so forth.

The timberland office arranges trekking and bamboo rafting projects in and around the asylum. In any case the best of all encounters is the Moonlight Sonata, which includes rafting on full moon lights.

Contact points of interest:

Natural Life Forest Office: Peechi, Thrissur

Ph: +91 487 2699017

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Thrissur, around 30 km

Closest air terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 58 km from Thrissur town

Area

Lattitude:10.438858, Longitude: 76.478519

iv. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary In Idukki

An interesting prickly scour woodland with xerophyte species, Chinnar is the living space for the imperiled Giant Grizzled Squirrel of India. Their aggregate number here would be under 200. Found in the downpour shadow zone of the Western Ghats, not at all like different havens in Kerala,

Chinnar gets just under two months of downpour consistently. Rich in natural life, the blended deciduous timberlands here are perfect for trekking. A far reaching Sandalwood woods close-by is an included fascination at Chinnar.

This is additionally a perfect spot for viewing crowds of gaur and elephants stroll past. Dry deciduous woodlands, high sholas and a few prairies add to the differences of the asylum. As one goes from Karimuthi to Chinnar, elephants, spotted deer, sambar, hanuman langur and even peacocks can be spotted on either side of the street.

Arriving at that point

Closest route station: Ernakulam, around 230 km

Closest airplane terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 204 km

Area

Lattitude:10.335185, Longitude: 77.196579

v. Eravikulam National Park

It is a perfect spot for seeing the biodiversity of high height shola-meadow biological community. Guests are taken to Rajamalai in timberland dept vehicles and given a chance to see this. Private vehicles are not permitted here.

The National Park is typically shut at the time of calving of Nilgiri Tahr which is ordinarily amid the early months of each year. A haven for the jeopardized mountain goat of South India, the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragus hylocrious),

The Eravikulam National Park emerges for the stark excellence of its moving prairies and sholas, spread more than 97 sq km in the Kannan devan slopes. Anamudi, the most astounding crest (2695 m) south of Himalayas, stands gloriously in the center territory of the national park.

The inclines of the slopes possess large amounts of numerous sorts of uncommon verdure which incorporate uncommon physical and epiphytic orchids, and delightful wild resins. Critical fauna here are the Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Langur, panther, tiger, Indian buffalo, and so forth.

Rajamalai is the tourism zone of the National Park, where the guests are taken in backwoods dept vehicles and acquainted with the shola - meadow eco framework extraordinary to this district. There is an extremely enlightening elucidation focus at Rajamalai.

An ensured region, the haven is separated into three areas - the center territory, the cradle zone and the tourism range. Guests are permitted just to the tourism range - Rajamalai - the locale lying past the street passage into Eravikulam. Here one can watch the Nilgiri Tahr close by other people.

Don't make this your destination amid the early months of the year, the recreation center may be shut for guests in light of the fact that it is calving time of the Tahr.

Going by hours: 0700 to 1800 hrs

Arriving at that point

Closest route station: Aluva, around 109 km from Munnar; Angamali, around 108 km from Munnar.

Closest airplane terminal: Madurai (Tamilnadu) around 142 km; Cochin International Airport, around 150 km.

Area

Lattitude:10.196, Longitude: 77.004318

vi. Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

An area bolted locale, Idukki is a standout amongst the most nature-rich territories of Kerala. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary here spreads over a region of 105.364 sq km in the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of the area.

Arranged at an elevation of 450-748 m above ocean level, this asylum involves the woods arrive between the Cheruthoni and Periyar waterways. There is a grand lake around the haven, secured by a charming covering of tropical ever-green and deciduous trees, and offers pontoon rides.

Elephants, buffalo, sambar deer, wild mutts, wilderness felines, tiger, wild hog and so forth are seen here separated from different types of snakes including cobra, snake, kraits and various non-noxious ones. Fledglings incorporate dark wilderness fowl,

Malabar dim hornbill, a few types of woodpeckers, bulbuls, flycatchers, and so on. The natural life here is like that of Thekkady. This haven lies neighboring the widely acclaimed Idukki Arch Dam.

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Kottayam, around 114 km

Closest air terminal: Madurai in neighboring Tamilnadu, around 140 km away; Cochin International Airport, around 190 km.

Area

Lattitude:9.7791, Longitude: 76.973248.

vii. Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

The Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is spread over a bunch of islands in a picturesque territory encompassed by hillocks where the Kadalundi River streams into the Arabian Sea. The spot is mainly known as Kadalundi Nagaram.

This virgin area is the dwelling place than a hundred types of local winged creatures and more than 60 types of transient fowls, in the same way as seagulls, terns, sandpipers, sandplovers, red and greenshanks, turnstones, that rush here in substantial numbers from November to April.

A hillock adjacent, which is 200 m above ocean level, offers a stunning perspective of the waterway mouth and the ocean. Kadalundi is likewise known for a wide mixed bag of fish, mussels and crabs. The mangrove vegetation here sanctuaries otters and jackels.

Arriving at that point

Closest line station: Kozhikode, around 19 km

Closest air terminal: Calicut International Airport, around 23 km from Kozhikode town

Area

Lattitude:11.129897, Longitude: 75.82552

viii. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Kumarakom fowl haven, spread over 14 sections of land, has a fascinating mixed bag of birdlife. In the event that you are a fledgling aficionado, visit the haven in the middle of June and August, the reproducing season of inhabitant wetland winged creatures, f

Fr example, Indian Darter, Little cormorant, diverse types of egrets and herons, white ibis, a few types of kingfishers, and so on. Between the months of November and May, the hedges and woods of the asylum play host to some uncommon transitory feathered creatures.

The Vembanad lake body draws in waterfowl like pin-tailed duck, garganey blue-green, spot-charged duck, winged animals of prey like osprey, swamp harrier, steppe hawk, and so on. Winged animal sweethearts can likewise take a watercraft excursion to the close-by Kaipuzha Muttu,

Pathiramanal, Narakathara, Thollayiram Kayal and Poothapandi Kayal to watch neighborhood birdlife and vagrants which could undoubtedly be more than a hundred animal groups. Waterscapes, the backwater resort of Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) arranged close to the asylum, has autonomous cabins based on stilts.

Going to hours: 0600 to 1800 hrs

Contact points of interest:

Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) office:

Ph: +91 481 2525864

Fax: +91 481 2525862

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Kottayam, around 13 km

Closest air terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 94 km

Area

Lattitude:9.625122, Longitude: 76.450882

ix. Mayiladumpara in Palakkad

Mayiladumpara is a forest at Nedungathpara takes its name from the huge number of peacocks (mayil) found here that can be located regularly at sunrise and sunset. Around 200 peacocks occupy the far reaching backwoods of the Mayiladumpara Sanctuary at Nedungathpara close Palakkad.

Not bound by doors, the haven which has been home to peacocks since ages, permits free access to guests.

Arriving at that point

Closest route station: Palakkad.

Separation from locale head quaters 2500 m South heading.

x. Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary

Secured in 1973, Muthanga Wildlife haven is touching to the ensured zone system of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the upper east and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on the southeast. Rich in bio-assorted qualities, the haven is a basic piece of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

The administration lays accentuation on experimental protection with due thought for the general way of life of the tribals and other people who live in and around the woods region.The Sanctuary has a huge populace of pachyderms and has been pronounced a Project Elephant site.

Elephants meander openly here and tigers are located infrequently. Different types of deer, monkeys, feathered creatures and so on likewise live here. The Reserve is additionally home to a little populace of tigers, a bounty of fowls, butterflies and bugs.

The trees and plants in the asylum are ordinary of the south Indian wet deciduous timberlands and west drift semi evergreen backwoods. A drive along the street to Muthanga and further, offers opportunities to watch these meandering creatures. Elephant rides are orchestrated by the Forest Department.

Allowing power:

Untamed life superintendent,

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary,

Sulthan Bathery

Ph: +91 4936 271010

Arriving at that point

Closest route station: Kozhikode, around 97 km by street from Sulthan Bathery

Closest airplane terminal: Calicut International Airport, Kozhikode, about 120 km from Sulthan Bathery

Area

Lattitude:11.673755, Longitude: 76.36817

xi. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thiruvananthapuram

A vault of a portion of the rarest restorative herbs, the Neyyar Dam spotted around 32 km from Thiruvananthapuram, is a well known excursion spot with a lake and a pleasant dam site. The lake shaped by the dam over the Neyyar River is the bluest of blue, making sculling overwhelming for sightseers.

The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary of which the dam is a part is the living space of over a hundred types of fauna including Asian Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Slender Loris and reptiles like King Cobra, Travancore Tortoise, and so forth.

 A crocodile reproducing focus and a lion safari park are likewise spotted in the dam site.

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, around 32 km

Closest air terminal: Trivandrum International Airport, around 38 km

Area

Lattitude:8.560991, Longitude: 77.172718

xii. Pakshipathalam In Wayanad

Pakshipathalam in Wayanad region of Kerala, is placed 7 km upper east of Thirunelli , which is around 32 km from Mananthavady, and around 66 km from Kalpetta. It is arranged at a height of 1740m above ocean level.

Wayanad, the northern slope region of Kerala, is secured with thick, wet deciduous timberlands. Elephants, tigers, panthers, wilderness felines, civets, buffalo, peacocks, different other winged creature species can be seen here.

In the sylvan isolation of this area, roosted at a 1740 m above ocean level is Pakshipathalam, a pleasant lethargic little place. Pakshipathalam - the very name of the spot alludes to the abundance of birdlife here.

Here virgin woods, rivulets and steep slopes together offer testing roads for trekking. A hollow which rishis (holy people) are accepted to have utilized for contemplation as a part of old times, has turned into a significant fascination for sightseers.

Close by is Kuruvadweep, an island (dweep) remarkable for its uncommon environment. Spotted 17 km from Mananthavady, Kuruvadweep is a 950 section of land stretch of evergreen woods on the banks of the Kabani stream, and home to uncommon types of winged creatures, orchids and herbs.

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Kozhikode, around 106 km from Mananthavady.

Closest air terminal: Calicut International Airport, around 23 km from Kozhikode town

Area

Lattitude:11.937227, Longitude: 75.962534

xiii. Pandipathu, Thiruvananthapuram

Arranged on the Kerala-Tamilnadu outskirt in the locale of Thiruvananthapuram is Pandipathu. Here, nature in its full brilliance, entices the individuals who love the single appeal of wild furthermore the individuals who appreciates meandering and investigating the best that is accessible.

Pandipathu goes under the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, and is available from Bonacaud, which was once celebrated for its tea ranches, and is likewise one of the section focuses to Agasthya crest. Sensing the tourism capability of Pandipathu, the Forest Department of Kerala State has offered shape to an eco-tourism venture called 'Visit To Bison Abode'.

It has been named along these lines, because of the vicinity of the Indian Wild Buffalo or the "Gaur" on the moving meadows and slopes of Pandipathu. It is figured as an extraordinary spot, where one can locate these great cow-like in close vicinity, nibbling for the duration of the day.

Pandipathu has a physical setting that involves fields, slopes and valleys, offering a mixture of visual treat to the guest. The woodland office as a component of the 'Visit To Bison Abode' has a two-day bundle to offer.

The bundle preferably indulges a gathering of eight, which ought to look for authorization ahead of time before undertaking. Individuals from the woods office will go hand in hand with the guests, who will guide and help amid the two-day program.

Pit fire and trekking projects likewise structure some piece of the two-day program. There is an enrollment expense for the two-day program, which is comprehensive of sustenance and settlement. Consent and subtle elements of the project can be had from the Wildlife Assistant Warden of Peppara Sanctuary furthermore from the workplace of the Wildlife Warden at Thiruvananthapuram.

Contact:

The Assistant Wildlife Warden

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

Thiruvananthapuram

Ph: +91 471 2892344

The Wildlife Warden

Untamed life Division

Backwoods Complex

P.T.P. Nagar, Vattiyoorkavu,

Thiruvananthapuram- 695 013

Ph: +91 471 2360762

Arriving at that point

Closest track station: Thiruvananthapuram, around 68 km away

Closest air terminal: Trivandrum International Airport, around 75 km away

Area

Lattitude:8.623082, Longitude: 77.180075

xiv. Parambikkulam Tiger Reserve, Palakkad

Spotted around 110 km from Palakkad area of Kerala, Parambikkulam is a desert garden of quiet greenery settled in a valley between the Anamalai scopes of Tamilnadu and the Nelliyampathy scopes of Kerala.

The Parambikkulam Tiger Reserve spreads over a territory of 285 sq km in the Western Ghats. The asylum offers a colorful experience of the uncommon fauna and greenery of Kerala. Truly a couple of slope tribes,

In the same way as the Malayars, the Kadars and the Muthuvans likewise live in the wildernesses of Parambikkulam. The fauna here incorporate Nilgiri langur, Lion-tailed macaque, tiger, Nilgiri tahr, Asian elephant, Spotted deer, Indian wild canine, a few types of snakes and bugs, and incalculable feathered creature species.

The asylum likewise has a mixed bag of trees predominantly teak, neem, sandalwood and rosewood. The most established teak tree "Kannimari" stands tall here. Boat (Vessel) travels can be masterminded in the Parambikkulam Reservoir.

Trekking in the haven is conceivable with the authorization of timberland authorities. There is a tree-house in the Reserve Forest range in Thoonakkadavu, the home office of Parambikkulam, which must be occupied ahead of time.

The Rest Houses of the State Forest Department at Thoonakkadavu, Thellikkal and Elathode offer open to (cabin) Lodging.

Arriving at that point

Closest Railway line station: Palakkad Jn, around 93 km and Pollachi Junction (Tamilnadu), around 53 km

Closest airplane terminal: Coimbatore International Airport (Tamilnadu), around 55 km from Palakkad

Area

Lattitude:10.396099, Longitude: 76.775328

xv. Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

The Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary in Thrissur area is a decent spot for nature sweethearts.

Created in 1958, this 125 sq km asylum is around 20 km east of Thrissur, in the catchment region of the Peechi and Vazhani dams. The asylum is a piece of the Palapilli-Nelliampathy woodlands and structures the Northern limit of the Chimmini Sanctuary.

Having a wealth of charming widely varied vegetation and a lake where you can set out for some sculling, this spot is a treat for the nature mate. There are more than 50 various types of orchids, multitudinous uncommon restorative plants, teak, rosewood, etc.

The faunal assorted qualities incorporates more than 25 types of warm blooded animals including carnivores like the panther, tiger, wilderness feline and herbivores like the Sambar deer, yapping deer, spotted deer,

Indian buffalo and Asian elephant. More than 100 types of fowls and a few types of snakes and reptiles are likewise found here. The most noteworthy top in the asylum is the 923 m high Ponmudi. The normal yearly precipitation is around 3000 mm.

For voyagers, settlement is accessible at the rest house and the data focus at Peechi.

For more subtle elements, contact:

The Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife)

Thiruvananthapuram 696 014

Telefax: + 91 471 2322217

The Wildlife Warden

Peechi Wildlife Sancutary, Peechi PO

Thrissur District

Telephone: + 91 487 2282017

Arriving at that point

Closest route station: Thrissur

Closest airplane terminal: Cochin International Airport, around 98 km away

Area

Lattitude:10.484436, Longitude: 76.433144

xvi. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Thiruvananthapuram

Area: About 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram city on the way to Ponmudi, Thiruvananthapuram region, South Kerala. Lying on the edges of the capital city, the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over a range of 53 sq. km. on the Western Ghats and was made in 1938.

The spot is interesting for its damsite, thick woodland ranges, clear as can be streams and rough territories perfect for experience undertakings. The haven has a rich populace of mammalian fauna and is developing as a huge appreciation for untamed life fans and ornithologists.

Asian elephant, sambar, panther, lion-tailed macaque, can be seen here. Birdlife incorporates the endemics like Malabar Gray Hornbill, Whitebellied Treepie, Small Sunbird, and so on. As of late, a joint exertion has been made by Kerala Tourism with the State Forest Department and the Kerala Water Authority to embellish the damsite and give more excitement/recreation offices here.

Arriving at that point

Closest route station: Thiruvananthapuram, around 50 km

Closest airplane terminal: Trivandrum International Airport, around 56 km

Area

Lattitude:8.622998, Longitude: 77.180048.