Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the ancient Sanskrit phrase which means “The world is one family” is a harmonious description much suited for Amritapuri Ashram. This legendary ashram has a whole bunch of people living together, who belong to different cultures, speak different languages and follows different religions as well. The ashram is built on the birthplace of…
Sankhili forest aka Sankhili Valley,is included in the Kulathypuzha forest range in Kollam district.FAMOUS FOR THE VARIED BIODIVERSIITY and presence of wild animals,this place is a hotspot in the western ghats.Sankhili valley is situated to close to Ponmudi,Chenthuruni and Mundanthurai reserve forest in Tamil Nadu. Better to enter the forest from Arippa after taking a…
Kollam city has a popular recreational urban park known as Asramam Adventure Park, established in the year 1980 on 48 acres of city land. This adventure park is located beside the famous Ashtamudi lake. Park is also known as Ashramam Picnic Village and offers many fun adventures and relaxing settings. There are beautiful mangroves near…
The breathtaking Achankovil River originates from the hills of Achankovil in Pathanamthitta and flows through the district of Kollam. It is a confluence of three famous rivers; Rishimala, Pasukidamettu, and Rammakkalteri rivers. It is known as Achankovilaaru among the locals. The river is about 128 kilometres long stretching with enriching flora and fauna on the…
Ashtamudi Lake, popularly known as the “gateway of backwaters”, is the second-largest lake in Kerala. Ashtamudi lake runs over a distance of 16 kilometers, covering almost 30% of Kollam district. “Ashta” means “eight” and “mudi” means “branch”, denoting that Ashtamudi Lake is a blend of eight branches of lakes. All these branches come together to…
Kumbhavurutty waterfalls are among the most crowd-pulling water attractions in Kerala. It is a part of the Achankovil River situated near the Kerala- Tamil Nadu border. A few kilometres from the waterfalls will help you reach Tamil Nadu. It offers a beautiful and magnificent view of roaring waters falling down from a height of twenty-five…
Palaruvi waterfalls, one of the most popular waterfalls in Kollam, makes you feel like the water is falling down from the sky to the earth. Falling from the height of 300 feets Palaruvi waterfalls looks like milk flowing down the hills. Palaruvi literally means “milky stream” or “stream of milk” due to the white foams…
A Hidden Gem in Ashtamudi Lake Sambranikodi is a tranquil and scenic destination located on one of the eight islands within Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam district. This hidden gem offers a perfect retreat into nature, with its serene backwaters and lush surroundings. Activities to Enjoy: Best Time to Visit: The ideal time to visit Sambranikodi…
Sasthamcotta Lake, the largest lake in Kerala, is located at a distance of 19 km from Kollam district. Sasthamcotta Lake has much significance culturally and religiously, thus are popularly known as the “Queen of Lakes”. The famous Sastha temple is located on the banks of Sasthamcotta Lake owing to the name of the lake. Sastha…
Jatayu Earth’s Centre is one of the latest tourist attractions in Kerala, established in the year of 2017. It is a rock-themed park with astonishing views. The main attraction of the spot is a giant rock-cut stone sculpture of the bird – Jatayu, the mythical bird from the Indian Epic Ramayana. This Jatayu bird sculpture…
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