Malom Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the smallest yet astonishing protected areas in Kerala, residing in a village called Malom on the slopes of the Western Ghats in Kasargod district. The place gained its name “Malom” from the Malayalam word “Malakalude Lokam”, which can be translated as “the world of hills”. As the name suggests…
Kasaragod, the land of scenic beauties and natural wonders has the best of its combination in Parappa Wildlife Sanctuary. Located at a distance of 22 km east of Cheruvathur Town, it is a heaven for all nature lovers, trekkers etc. This wildlife sanctuary gives shelter to many wildlife animals like turtles, porcupines, pigs, Malabar Hornbills,…
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A captivating greenish wilderness, Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary, established in the year 1984, resides on the gigantic warmth of the Western Ghats in Kollam district. The name of the Wildlife Sanctuary ‘Shenduruny’ came from an endemic species of tree, Chenkuruny or Shenkuruny (Gluta travancorica), widely seen within this forest ranges. Spread over an area of 172…
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With an immaculate pride of being the first planned ecotourism site in India, Thenmala is a conjunction of ten different ecotourism spots. Thenmala tourism comprises of sloppy hills, dense forests, Thenmala dam, deer park, forest park, reservoir boating facilities etc. The term ‘thenmala’ literally means ‘honey hill’, which denotes the high-quality raw honey exported from…
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, located on the eastern banks of Vembanad Lake in Kottayam district of Kerala state, must be on your top-ranked list of the itinerary if you are an enthusiastic bird watcher and nature lover. This 14 acres of land allocated exclusively for native and migratory birds would be a paradise for visitors from…
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Nattakom and Panachikkad are two whimsical villages located in Kottayam district. Both the villages are thoroughly enjoyed by the tourists for its scenic beauty and other attractions. They are surrounded by evergreen dense forests and refreshing streams. A boat ride from Kodoorar in Panachikkad to Kumarakom in Kottayam is a tremendous journey that offers the…
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Spreading over an array of scenic islands on the banks of Kadalundi river, there resides an ideal paradise for the bird lovers. Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary in Malappuram district, 19 km away from Kozhikode is a majestic home for many bird species, includes 100 varieties of native birds and 60 species of migratory birds that visit…
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Located at a distance of 18 km from Nilambur in Malappuram district there resides the sprawling Nedumkayam rainforest with astonishing views. The rainforest being a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is very rich in its flora and fauna. Several trekking and hiking trails are available in the forests. Three hours trek along the rainforest…
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Attappadi Reserve Forest is 250 square kilometres protected forest area, that serves as one of the most visited tourist destinations in Palakkad district. The reserve forest resides in the valleys of Nilgiri hills, bordering the Silent Valley National Park. This informal buffer zone is quite famous for the breeding of Black Goats. The Government Goat…
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Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary located at a distance of 95 km away from Palakkad town is one of the most unexplored yet beautiful and charming national Parks in all Kerala. Built-in 1973, spread around an area of 285 square kilometres in Chittur Taluk, Palakkad, attracts many to its vicinity with its overwhelming serenity and captivating ambience….