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Thenmala

Thenmala

Kerala, South India, Boating, Hill station, History, Mountian Biking, Nature, River crossing, Temple, Trekking, Valley, Water falls, Wildlife Sanctuary

Thenmala is a small town in Kollam district off Kerala. This word is derived from the words Then and Mala. Then means Honey and Mala means Mountain. Thenmala means mountain where honey flows. Major attraction of Thenmala is rhythmic ballad of water at musical fountain. This water comes out along with light and sound. Lotus pond is another major attraction of the city. In this pond several aquatic plants can be seen. These are so attractive. This place is famous for activities such as river crossing, rappelling, rock climbing, mountain biking. Apart from these activities river rafting is another most attractive activity in Thenmala. At Shop Court area various forest products are available.

 

What to see in Thenmala:

Thenmala Dam: It is a famous picnic spot in Kerala. This dam is one of the largest reservoirs in Kerala. Thenmala dam is second largest irrigation project in Kerala.

Musical Dancing Fountain: It is one of the most attractive places in Thenmala. Here we can see rhythmic ballad of water at musical fountain. This water comes out along with light and sound.

Aryankavu Shastha Temple: This temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. Aryankavu Shantha Temple is famous for mural paintings and Sculptures. Pandi Raja of Madhurai installed the idol of this temple.

Nakshatravanam: This place is famous for nurseries. Thenmala Eco-tourism Society is maintaining this society. Trees in this place are having Economic, Aesthetic and Medicinal Values. Astrologers consider each tree as one star. Some of the trees such as Jamun, Cluster fig, Indian Gooseberry, Nux Vomica are considered as Rohini, Karthika, Bharani and Aswani.

 

What to see around Thenmala:

Palaruvi Waterfalls: It is situated 15kms away from Thenmala. Palaruvi is derived from the words Pal and Aruvi. Pal means Stream of Milk. Aruvi means waterfalls. Local people believe that these waterfalls are having medicinal properties.

Kulathuppuzha Sastha Temple: It is an ancient temple which is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. Raja Pandalam installed the idol of this temple as Manikanta. Famous festival celebrates here is Vishu Mahotsavam. It is located 11kms away from Thenmala.

Suspension /Hanging Bridge: It is situated in Punalur Town which is 20kms away from Thenmala. Under the supervision of Prince Henry of Scotland this was constructed in 1877-78.

Madathara: It is a small village situated 22kms away from Thenmala. This place is famous for Rocket Propulsion Centre at Valiyamala, Forest Training school, and Tropical Botanic Garden of India.

 

Getting to Thenmala: Road and Railway routes are available to reach Thenmala. From the cities such as Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram buses and trains are available to reach Thenmala. Nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram Airport. This airport is located 76kms away from Thenmala. From the cities such as Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai, Delhi flights are available to reach Thiruvananthapuram.

 

Getting around Thenmala: Jeeps and Taxis are available to reach the places around Thenmala.

 

Best time to visit Thenmala: Before visiting any tourist place it is essential to known the best time to avoid inconvenience. Best time to visit this place is between December to February.

 

Where to stay in Thenmala: Good option to stay in Thenmala is Government run Inspection Bungalows. Budget hotels, Dormitories, tents are also available to stay in Thenmala.

 

Where to eat in Thenmala: Very limited restaurants are available to eat in Thenmala. Only local cuisine is available to eat.

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