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Waterfalls: The forests of the Western
Ghats are punctuated with large small waterfalls, gurgle
and splash down the mountain side. Almost all these
scintillating cascades are the venues for picnics and
excursions round the year.
Wildlife: Nestled in the lush forests of
the Western Ghats in Kerala are fourteen wildlife
sanctuaries. And skirting these exotic destinations are
some of the most delightful trekking trails in the
country. Some of them adventurously exciting, others
enchanting in equal measure. All washed in the
spice-scented air of endless acres of plantations. Tea,
Coffee, Cardamom, Vanilla, Pepper, Oranges, Mangoes.... |
MOST FAMOUS WILDLIFE DESTINATIONS OF KERALA :
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady:
Rolling hills, tea and cardamom plantations
welcome you to Thekkady. Once of the largest
wildlife reserves in India, the Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary is more popular as a Tiger Reserve. A
boat ride on the splendid Periyar Lake is the
best way to experience the sanctuary. The
greatest attraction here is the herds of wild
elephants that come down to the lake to frolic
in the waters. Tiger, Sambar, Bison, Spotted
Deer, Leapord, Malabar Flying Squirrel,
Stripe-necked Mongoose and so on can also be
spotted in the forest. Kumily, an important
spice trade centre, lies in the periphery of the
sanctuary.
Accessibility: 190 km (6 hours) from
Kochi.
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The Eravikulam National Park, Munnar: 17
km from Munnar, this is home to an assortment of
wildlife such as the Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Langur,
Sambar, Gaur and the Lion-tailed Macaque. In Fact, more
than half the world population of the Nilgiri Tahr - an
endangered species - is found here.
Accessibility: 142 km (4 1/2 hours) from Kochi.
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, THEKADDY
Eravikulam National Park, MUNNAR
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MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL DESTINATIONS OF KERALA :
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Palaruvi Waterfalls
Athirapally Waterfalls
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Palaruvi Waterfalls: Palaruvi which means
'milky stream' makes its way down the rocks, from
a height of 300 ft. The Palaruvi woods is a
beautiful picnic spot. The PWD inspection Bungalow
and the KTDC Motel offer comfortable
accommodation.
Accessibility: 75 km from Kollam town.
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Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls: At
the entrance to the Sholayar ranges, this 80 foot
Waterfalls is a popular picnic spot.
Accessibility
- 78 km (2 hours) from Kochi.
Just a
short drive from Athirapally, this picturesque
spot is adjacent to dense green forest land and is
a part of the Chalakudy river.
Accessibility - 90
km (2 1/2 hours) from Kochi.
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on tours@rajjastours.com
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