Marunthuvazh Malai(Hill) Trekking & Natural caves - Kanyakumari

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Awesome experience trekking with friends and family. If one wish to undertake a trek near Kanyakumari then, Marunthuvazh Malai(Maruthukottai) (which also has abundance of unique native medicinal plants) located on the Kanyakumari-Nagercoil highway is a treat for the trekker.

History:  It was believed Lord Hanuman dropped a piece of earth as he was carrying a mountain with a life-saving herb, Sanjivani, from the Himalayas to Sri Lanka during the Rama-Ravana war. This chunk of earth is called Marunthuvazh Malai, which is literally translated to "hills where medicine lives". Marunthuvazh Malai forms the southernmost tip of the Western Ghats and is about 11 kilometers from Nagercoil and 7 kilometers from Kanyakumari. It stretches for more than a km, reaching a height of 800 feet at the highest point.

Best timming to trek morning 5 30am . it is about 2 hour journey to the top and not to expect shops or rest rooms on the way. For the first 30 minutes, one can enjoy the well laid out staircase after that, the arrows painted on rocks assist the trekker to the top.Once on the top, it is a visual treat to see the coconut grooves around the hill in the background of Kanyakumari seas. After spending one hour enjoying the panoramic view and the breeze and offering prayers at the small shire of Lord Hanuman, trekked back downhill.

 

 

The Beautiful & Best Tourism in India - Life Of Kanyakumari

 

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This video shows the stunning landscapes and natural beauty of Kanyakumari and the area around it! Indulge in the experience of seeing the world in a different perspective and feel the urge to travel! 

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Valli chunai Secret Cave Waterfall & Kumara kovil - Kanyakumari

This Place really remote and so beautiful Place also Trille Experience. Check the Unexplored waterfall in Nagercoil. Kumarakovil is the place we need to redirect to the Valli chunai falls. and go straight towards Noorul Islam Center for hight education. Deadend u will see Mandapam from there u need to trek 1 - 1.5 km then u reach Valli chunai falls.See that Video.

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If a person visits Kanyakumari ,there are a lot of tourist attractions and temples.The tourist attractions apart from Kanyakumari are -Vattakotai,Mathoor Thottipalam Thirparappu water falls, the dams-Chittar, Pechiparai, Perunchani,upper kothaiyar,lower kothaiyar and last but not the least is the Padmanabhapuram Palace which is maintained by the Govt.of Kerala.It is a treasure house of information.

Apart from this,there are a lot of temples for the religious, starting from Bhagavathy Amman temple which is known for the goddesses' sparkling nose jewel which guided the fishermen like a light house in the olden days.Then comes Sucheendram Thanumalayan temple famous for its sthala virucham.At Nagercoil,there is the famous Nagaraja Temle from which the town got its name. Chitharal Buddha temple needs a bit of walking.

But less known,more popular and historical is the Kumaraswamy temple at kumracoil otherwise called velimalai which is15 kilometres from Nagercoil and 5 kilometres from Thuckalay.around 3 kilometres from Nagercoil- Thiruvananthapuram highway.

It is very much linked to Trivancore rulers.The history goes back from 500 to 1000 years.. It is a Murugan temple and the deity is called Kumarasamy.The priests are called melsanty and they are from Udupi-Karnataka.The ambiance is idyllic filled with rubber plantations , plantain farms of different types and coconut groves.The eastern gate is the main entrance and there is a western gate also.The temple tank is like a big lake. The most attractive part is the very impressive and mesmerizing statue of the god sculptured with a monolithic stone During .Navarathri season this Kumarasamy along with sarasvathy and Bhagavathy from Padmanabhapuram palace is taken in elephants led procession to Thiruvananthapuram through Nagercoil -Trivandrum highway.From time immemorial this function is called :Arattu'. This procession ends at Padmanabhasamy temple Trivandrum. 

At the last day of the function the members of the erstwhile Trivancore royal family participate.People from Kanyakumari district in

T. N and Kerala participate .This tradition that binds and unites the people of the two states.

do go alone with valuable things ,dont throw plastic into waterfalls & place

 

Ulakai Aruvi (Falls)- Kanyakumari

Ulakai Aruvi(Falls)

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An awesome place to trek, the location in map is just the starting point of the trek, it goes on till the top, the way to the falls is awesome and pure, you can feel the nature of western ghats along the path, the path is also pretty difficult to reach with rocks and streams on its way, one may have to be ready to climbs rocks and walk on stream to reach the top.No words can explain the beauty of this place. Tried reaching the top thrice and we couldn't reach. Guaranteed thriller's while climbing this for sure.

Ulakkai refers to long wooden round log used in olden times to chaff wheat, rice and cereals; Aruvi means falls. This falls is in the shape of a very long huge round log; therefore its name 'ulakkai aruvi'.

This place is about 20 KMs from Nagercoil bus stand. There are buses from Nagercoil. One has to trek a long distance into the forest. Dont venture alone. Be in company of a small group.

Take enough eatables, water etc. It is an enchanting place; a very impressive picnic spot; one has to be very careful while trekking. There are a couple of pools on the downstream; The water might appear quiet and shallow; but these pools are notorious for their undercurrents; Many had lost their lives here. therefore don't venture into such pools. Be extremely careful and enjoy the natural environment, sound of the waterfalls, noise of the birds and also enjoy the unpolluted forest breeze.
No direct access from Railway station. One has to hire a taxi. Be wary of strangers.
Prefer a season just after June - July monsoon just to enjoy the full flow of the waterfalls.

Waterfalls:Ulakaiaruvi waterfall comprises of two falls, the lower falls that serves as a beautiful picnic spot for the tourists visiting the area. The other is the higher falls that is located uphill. The water is basically spring water, coming in as a stream up from the hills nearby. Visitors can either enjoy bathing in the lower falls or trek further up to the higher falls.

Lower Falls:

The lower part of the Ulakaiaruvi waterfall is the place where trekker reach after hiking. The exquisite place serves as a great picnic spot where tourists can enjoy themselves listening to the resonating sounds of the cascading water. Visitors can also enjoy bathing here as the water is cool and then relax here for some time. Even during the summer months, the water here remains cool. However, during summer the flow of the water reduces to a certain extent. The water here can also be consumed.

Higher Falls:

To reach the Higher falls, one needs to climb about 200 meters uphill from Lower Falls (recommended only for healthy people who can climb and swim).

Ulakkai Aruvi Falls is located at about 2 Kms from Perunthalaikadu, 5 Kms from Azhagiapandipuram, 5 Kms from Derisanamcope, 7 Kms from Thittu Vilai, 8 Kms from Boothapandi, 19 Kms from Aralvaimozhi, 21 Kms from Thovalai, 20 Kms from Nagercoil, 25 Kms from Suchindram, 44 Kms from Kanyakumari and 82 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Regular Buses are available from Nagercoil & Kanyakumari to Azhagiapandipuram. From Perunthalaikadu village, visitors need to walk about 2 Kms through bumpy & hilly path inside the forest to reach Ulakkai Aruvi Falls. Nearest Railway Stations are located at Nagercoil and Aralvaimozhi. Nearest Airport is located at Thiruvananthapuram.

visit this place with the permission from the forest Department.....

Kaalimalai and Kurusumalai Treking - Kanyakumari

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Kalimalai Trekking in Kanyakumari district. Kaalimalai Temple Explore Nature Off Road Route Map History Morning Sunrise. at the base of the revered twin peaks of Kali Malai and KurusuMalai,the abode of Mother Kali of the Hindu faith and Jesus Christ of the Christian Kalimalai Near by cittar dam at Western Ghats Hill.

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From Kanyakumari 

Kaalimala is located at about 60 km from Kanyakumai in Pathukani near Amboori village. Kaalimala and Kurishumala shares the same mountain while former is positioned more towards the eastern part of it.

The place is suitable for people looking for moderate one day trek which does not require any permissions/passes but is recommended to visit during off seasons to enjoy the mist and fog. The trek span is about 2 hours to reach the top from the base station at a height of about 3000ft aboveFrom the top we could get a beautiful view of the Chittar Lake which can be reached by less than 10 km travel through road.

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          We walked for a couple of hours to see this beautiful view and am surprised to see this view ♥️ 

 

 

  A steep climb on rough roads leads to the Kalimalai peak. One can make this journey entirely by foot or by Jeep. Arrive at the top for a bird’s eye view of the Lake District of Tamil Nadu. At times, the clouds floating by seem touchable! On a clear day one can see as far as the ocean. heaven is also visible, a small patch far below. A short walk from KaliMalai lies the adjoining KurusuMalai mountain which in recent years has acquired the status of being the worship spot for Christians. 

People come from the neighboring areas on an annual pilgrimage to either of the peaks, depending on their faith. Offer your prayers to the deity with a lamp at KaliMalai and a candle at KurusuMalai. Meditate – Reflect – perhaps some yoga on the hill breathing in the fresh oxygen laden air.

Possible routes:

1. Kanyakumari-Nagarcoil-Thukaly-Kulasekharam-Kaliyal-Chittar-Kattuva-Kalimala.

2. Marthandam-Kulithurai-Arumanai-Pathukani-Kalimalai

2. Peyad-Kattakada-Kudappanamoodu-Pathukani-Kaalimalai.

3. Nedumangad-Aryanad-Kuttichal-Kudappanamoodu-Pathukani-Kaalimalai.

4. Trivandrum-Neyyatinkara-Karakonam-Vellarada-Kudappanamoodu-Pathukani-Kaalimalai.

Both places are of religious importance, where Christian devotees even from Tamilnadu and Karnataka make a visit to the place during March before“Easter” amid the lent time while the Hindu devotees visits during September to October for offering prayers and “ponkaala” at the time of Durgashtami.

Koodal River, Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat (Hidden place) - Kanyakumari

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Surrounded by Majestic Hills and the plains bordered by colourful sea-shores, fringed with coconut trees and paddy fields, here and there are few elevated patches of red cliffs with undulating valleys and plains between the mountainous terrain and the sea - coast, so closely interwoven with Temples and Churches and other edifices lies the district, 'Kanyakumari'.

This District is one of the worlds best place to visit...The natural resources and scenery in this district is mind blowing and breath taking...In a human life each and everyone atleast one time must want to visit this places..Even this edge of our india is a famous holy place also...I suggest you all to visit atleast the places which are shown below even if u cant visit all other.

Koodal It's a beautiful place near tirparappu (kanyakumari district) Water is very clean and beautiful spot for cooking and hanging with friends.

Koodal, Nandhimangalam Temple ,Resort Vastuka Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat located at Thirparappu.

Located at a distance of about 55 kilometres from Kanyakumari, the cascading waters of the mu make up for an enchanting sight

Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition - Kanyakumari

 Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition  is one of the important Religious Festival that is celebrated by all the people of Kanyakumari District. The main Religious Ceremony called as Vavubali falls on 31st July. The vavubali is celebrated every year on the Aadi Amavasya Day. Aadi is one of the Tamil Month and Amavasya means New Moon Day. Vavubali is a festival of giving “bhali karmam” ( A Ritual) for ancestors which is held at the banks of the River Thamirabharani in Kuzhithurai. 

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History of Vavubali Exhibition: In ancient days, the Vavubali was celebrated only on the Aadi Amavasya day. On that day, large crowd of people participated in this festival. On seeing this, the then Kuzhithurai Municipal chairman T.C Kesava Pillai, had an idea of conducting an exhibition on behalf of Kuzhithurai Municipality. From 1926, The Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition is being conducted by the Kuzhithurai Municipality. In the begining, the Vavubali exhibition was conducted only for three days. Later on, the duration was increased and this year, the Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition is being conducted for 20 days.

Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition loved by each and every one as there is many attraction like..

There are a plenty of Plant Nurseries where plant lovers can buy plants, flowering plants, saplings of many trees.

     There are plenty of Fancy items shops for ladies and women.

      Ice creams, Sweets and tasty eatables for all. Freshly made “Thaen Kulal” Sweet.

     Small entertainment rides like car, tora tora, giant ship, giant wheel, Magic Show for children.

    Death Well Entertainment in which bike and car is ride on a well made of wood.

   

Ring games, ball games for grown ups.

      Exhibition of Plants, Agriculture products and hand made wonders to watch for all.

   And Many more attractions to watch

Special Foods - Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari, which was famous as “Cape Comorin” in the past, is situated in Tamil Nadu, India. The town is located at the southernmost tip of Indian mainland. Kanyakumari rests at the position where the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea join. Here we listed few Famous Food Items Of Kanyakumari.

Palm fruit juice:This is a healthy natural drink that you can find on the roadsides of Kanyakumari during summer. Palm fruits are mixed with Sarbath and some chilling ice and it’s ready to serve. It is helpful to reduce painful urinations, heart rashes and acidity. So you must try to have this when you are there in Kanyakumari

Banana chips:Our Kanyakumari is famous for it’s Banana Chips. Anyone who comes to visit Kanyakumari for the first time will be surely impressed and attracted to the taste and the fame for Banana Chips.  The pleasant aroma of the coconut oil which is been used to fry those chips and the light amount of salt and pepper that would be added to bring it’s flavor will never fail to make someone to fall in love with Banana Chips. And to see how banana chips is made is another great experience that you can’t easily get to see anywhere other than Kanyakumari.

 

Jack fruit:Well there are many verities of Jackfruits found in Kanyakumari. So are so reddish in color and some are yellow. Some are large in size and others are very small. Ripened Jackfruits are sold in markets. And chips are made from unripe Jackfruits which would be served as snacks with tea. For Kanyakumari travel we gives the best option.

Appam:You might have heard about Dosa. But Appam is Kanyakumari’s recipe that you won’t easily find elsewhere. The mixture used to make Appam is top secret. It is made on a wok and fry cooked one side and steam cooked on the other.

Pazha sarbath:Wanna beat the heat? Pazha sarbath is available for you in our Kanyakumari. Normally you can see those shops on roadsides during summer. This is made out of mixture of fruits like Banana, Apple, Pineapple, Grapes, Pomegranates and so on which is been minced nicely and mixed with ice and sarbath. It will surely keep you hydrated and energetic and helps you to beat the summer.

Beaten Rice:We call Beaten Rice as Aval in Tamil language. In North India it is known as Poha. Beaten Rice is so famous in Indian sub continental region. In North India we will get spicy, yellow colored Poha with some Namkins to add the flavor. But we KKians have our own style of making. It is made by sprinkling water over the Beaten Rice and adding coconut and jiggery. You won’t get this recipe in any hotels. It is homemade dish.

Pazha Appam:Another uniqueness of Kanyakumari District. It’s called Pazha Bajji. If you go to a local tea stall, you could see some small yellow colored cylindrical edibles. Yeah! That is Pazha Bajji. Ripened bananas were dipped into Maida batter and fried till they turn yellow. To get into the banana you must first go through the yellow batter and finally you will get to taste the banana. It will surely be a new experience for outsiders.

Maravazhi Kilangu (Tapioca Cassava)With Fish:

Tapioca is mostly cultivated in Kaniyakumari. When this season comes, farmers dig it out from the field and sell it freshly. Tapioca will be peeled and cut into pieces and boiled in water with salt for taste. When it is been cooked properly, water will be removed and served with Fish Curry.

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Sothavilai shallow water Beach - Kanyakumari

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The southernmost tip of peninsular India, Kanyakumari is a famous tourist destination in the state of Tamil Nadu. If you think this wonderful spot is all about ancient temples, religious significance and wondrous monuments, then you really need to visit it again. The region in and around Kanyakumari is also home to several charming beaches that are no less than heaven for beach lovers. These seaside beauties are all you need to relax your body and rejuvenate your mind and soul. 

Sothavilai Beach The Sotha Vilai Beach is one of the most famous beaches that can be found in the entire district of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. This beach is an offbeat attraction, which means that many people do not know about it, but the beach does deserve more attention than what it gets. The glorious beach stretches for over 4 kilometres, which makes it one of the longest natural beaches in the entire state.it is one of the cleanest beaches in the district as it is a little away from human habitation and not very much frequented by tourists and hence a haven for children who wish to enjoy building sand castles. For the adults who boast of their stamina it offers shallow waters and not-so-frightening waves to try swimming and the views that this attraction offers cannot be put into words. The glistening white sand with high dunes and the clear, pure water extending indefinitely to meet the horizon miles and miles away is indeed a sight to behold.

Sothavilai Beach has quite shallow waters, it is an ideal place for swimming and enjoying a water bath. You can also find a few resting cottages at the beach, and a view tower at the beach which is visited by a large number of tourists each day to enjoy the magnificent panoramic views. Unfortunately, the beach was damaged severely by the massive tsunami that hit the nation back in 2004. The concerned authorities, however, with their constant efforts, refurbished and reconstructed the beach; and this famous tourist destination has been attracting tourists ever since.