Thenmala Attractions Archives - Thenmala Ecotourism https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/category/thenmala-attractions/ India's first planned eco-tourism destination Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:44:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Kumbhavurutty Waterfalls https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/kumbhavurutty-waterfalls/ https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/kumbhavurutty-waterfalls/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:01:59 +0000 https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/?p=350 Kumbhavurutty Waterfall is a celebrated waterfalls in South India arranged close Aryankavu panchayath in Kollam region of Kerala close Tamil Nadu outskirt. Situated on the eastern region of Kollam District, Kumbhavurutty falls is one among the few pack pulling waterfalls in Kerala. During crest times, the day by day accumulation of this tourism spot will...

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]]> Kumbhavurutty Waterfall is a celebrated waterfalls in South India arranged close Aryankavu panchayath in Kollam region of Kerala close Tamil Nadu outskirt. Situated on the eastern region of Kollam District, Kumbhavurutty falls is one among the few pack pulling waterfalls in Kerala. During crest times, the day by day accumulation of this tourism spot will cross Rs. 1,50,000. It is around 6.5 km far from Achenkovil. This waterfall is a piece of waterway Achankovil. Manalar Waterfall is another vital waterfall close to this. The explorers can see wild creatures additionally if fortunate. Since the waterfall is near the thick Konni Forest area. Palaruvi Falls is another close-by fascination of this falls.

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]]> https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/kumbhavurutty-waterfalls/feed/ 0 Butterfly Safari Park https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/butterfly-safari-park/ https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/butterfly-safari-park/#respond Mon, 04 Jul 2016 06:14:08 +0000 https://thenmalaecotourism.org/?p=169 Asia’s first butterfly safari park is Thenmala,in kollam dist Kerala. The 3.5 hectare misleadingly made breadth draws in various types of butterflies. The butterfly safari park climate recreates normal living space for butterflies of all the diverse species. The recreation center is presently loaded with activity of winged delights. The Park is said to house...

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]]> Asia’s first butterfly safari park is Thenmala,in kollam dist Kerala. The 3.5 hectare misleadingly made breadth draws in various types of butterflies. The butterfly safari park climate recreates normal living space for butterflies of all the diverse species. The recreation center is presently loaded with activity of winged delights.

The Park is said to house around 125 types of butterflies other than flying creatures, for example, hornbills.

Models of butterflies and show sheets dab the greenhouse that could be an awesome learning knowledge for understudies. Guests to the butterfly safari park will likewise get an opportunity to nearly witness the lifecycle of different types of butterflies. The butterfly stop additionally has arrangements to advance the possibility of scaled down butterfly parks at each home, which would help in protection of butterfly assortment.

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]]> https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/butterfly-safari-park/feed/ 0 Thenmala dam https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/thenmala-dam/ https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/thenmala-dam/#respond Mon, 04 Jul 2016 06:05:36 +0000 https://thenmalaecotourism.org/?p=166 The Thenmala dam is the second biggest watering system venture in Kerala, India. It seizes the longest supply in the state and water from the store is likewise utilized for force era. The dam was begun in 1961 under the Kallada Irrigation and Tree Crop improvement venture with a unique expense of Rs. 13.28 crores....

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]]> The Thenmala dam is the second biggest watering system venture in Kerala, India. It seizes the longest supply in the state and water from the store is likewise utilized for force era.

The dam was begun in 1961 under the Kallada Irrigation and Tree Crop improvement venture with a unique expense of Rs. 13.28 crores. The reconsidered evaluation of Rs. 728 crores at the 1999 calendar of rates made the cost heightening to be accounted for at 5,356 for each penny. The acute focused on was 61630 hectares and 92800 hectares. Despite the fact that the undertaking was focused for fulfilment, and need in assignment was given amid Ninth Plan, it couldn’t be finished and authorised completely.

It is presently a focal point of fascination at Thenmala and an ecotourism destination, with drifting accessible on the store, which is verged on both sides by the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary

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]]> https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/thenmala-dam/feed/ 0 Palaruvi Waterfalls https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/palaruvi-waterfalls/ https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/palaruvi-waterfalls/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:12:35 +0000 https://thenmalaecotourism.org/?p=56 Plunge Into the Cascading Palaruvi Waterfalls! It is difficult to draw a parallel between the breath-taking locales in God’s Own Country. Each one of them are unique and picturesque in their own ways. While there are plenty of stunning locales to explore in Kerala during your brief visit, choose your favourite destinations smartly. It is...

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]]> Plunge Into the Cascading Palaruvi Waterfalls!

It is difficult to draw a parallel between the breath-taking locales in God’s Own Country. Each one of them are unique and picturesque in their own ways. While there are plenty of stunning locales to explore in Kerala during your brief visit, choose your favourite destinations smartly. It is a great idea to select exotic destinations that are crowd-pullers in Kerala.

Palaruvi waterfall is an example of an exotic destination unspoilt by urbanization. Plan your visit to this cascading waterfall. Palaruvi in Malayalam literally means a stream of milk – a local name allocated to the splendid waterfall. As the name suggests, you will find the waterfall to be a cascade of milk bursting amidst the high rocks of Kollam forest. Palaruvi is among the highest waterfalls in Kerala and the 32nd highest in India. The total height of the waterfall is 91 metres or 299 feet.

Find Palaruvi waterfall in Kollam on the Kollam-Shenkottah Road. It is located 75 kilometres away from Kollam. The splendid waterfall is easily accessible as it is located close to railway station and international airport. It is a safe picnic spot for the entire family. There are small pools at the bottom of the waterfall for the visitors to take bath. Women and children can bathe in the separate area restricted for them. It is a famous picnic spot throughout the year. During monsoons, tourists throng the spot for enjoying swimming in the pool below the waterfall.

The picturesque waterfalls offer great scope for photography throughout the year. It is become a favourite tourist spot and even natives love to visit the beautiful and natural water cascade. It is one of the most visited natural endowment in God’s Own Country, Kerala.

During your visit to God’s own country, do not forget to visit this fall located in the Western Ghats and have a great experience. This location was chosen by the Tranvancore Kings to build new palace but they found it to be bad fortune and discarded the plan. The ruins of the palace still remain here.

Visiting time: 8 am to 4 pm on all the days of the week
Entry fee: Adults- Rs.25 and children (below age 13) – Rs. 10
Duration of visit: 1 hour
Best period of visit: June to January
Accessibility: Reach the waterfalls from Trivandrum International Airport and Kollam Railway station, if you are residing outside Kerala.
Natives can reach the falls by road

Explore the Palaruvi waterfalls and discover its natural enigma.

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]]> https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/palaruvi-waterfalls/feed/ 0 Ambanad Hills https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/ambanad-hills/ https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/ambanad-hills/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:59:25 +0000 https://thenmalaecotourism.org/?p=52 Ambanad Hills is extremely old manor come zest garden. Here nature invites you with its heap hues, cool quiet and boundless scope of Green Hills. Here one can appreciate the perspectives of the valley with unending extends of slope ranges, the Western Ghats standing tall as a bulwark in the eastern side an and the...

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]]> Ambanad Hills is extremely old manor come zest garden. Here nature invites you with its heap hues, cool quiet and boundless scope of Green Hills. Here one can appreciate the perspectives of the valley with unending extends of slope ranges, the Western Ghats standing tall as a bulwark in the eastern side an and the Achankovil Forest.

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]]> https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/ambanad-hills/feed/ 0 Pathimoonnu Kannara Palam https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/pathimoonnu-kannara-palam/ https://www.thenmalaecotourism.org/pathimoonnu-kannara-palam/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:24:55 +0000 https://thenmalaecotourism.org/?p=31 This is called “Pathimoonnu kannara palam” exceptionally beautifull sight,The span which was built amid the British regeim utilizing surki construction,A period when concrete was not in use.The span with its 13 curves still holds solid one of Indias most established mountain rails (Meter Guage)which once used to be the fundamental exchange course between Quilon(kerala)and Tirunelveli(Tamil...

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]]> This is called “Pathimoonnu kannara palam” exceptionally beautifull sight,The span which was built amid the British regeim utilizing surki construction,A period when concrete was not in use.The span with its 13 curves still holds solid one of Indias most established mountain rails (Meter Guage)which once used to be the fundamental exchange course between Quilon(kerala)and Tirunelveli(Tamil Nadu).The Rail ride itself is a charming knowledge as the trains goes through thick forests,long passages and soaks and slants

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