Thursday 26 2020
Mangrov Island & Puthalam Salt Pans - Kanyakumari
5 Km from Kanyakumari - Manakudy, a fisherman's village, devastated by tsunami. In the Pazhayar river which meets tha Arabian Sea at Manakudy, there is a Mangrove Island. You can reach there with the help of local fishermen friends. It is a hub of many migratory birds like Pelican , large coloured Cranes etc. You can actually see them fishing in the shalow water on the banks of the Island. You can also see fish skipping on the surface and landing on the boat. Its a great experience. Go and Enjoy.It lies between the Manakudy estuary and then Indian Ocean. The estuary is famous for its biodiversity and migrating birds. The wildlife department has recently introduced mangrove plantations.
Puthalam is a small coastal town situated near the city of Kanyakumari in southern Tamil Nadu, in the southernmost part of India. Puthalam can be found about 17 miles south of Nagercoil and it is a resort town near Highway 179.
Puthalam is also known for its salt pans, which have existed since the British colonial rule.The recent tsunami has devastated the surrounding fishing villages. It has a 200-year-old Christian church constructed by Ringel Taube, a German missionary. There is also a 200-year-old higher secondary school, L.M.P.C. Higher Secondary School.
SALT INDUSTRY IN KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT : Facts reveal that salt production in Kanyakumari district is carried on in a number of important places which are noted for their proximity to backwaters industry. So production is virtually impossible in any other region where backwater is conspicuous for its absence. The investigator has find out in the course of the survey that backwater is available in places like Swamythoppu, Puthallam, Rajakkamangalam, Kovalam Vattakottai and Colachel. A point which deserves an emphatic mention in this context is that salt production in places like Colachel and Vatakottai has been stopped because the profit margin available for salt producers in these regions has been reported to be hair thin.
Sunday 22 2020
Vattakottai Fort & Beach - Kanyakumari
Located along the Vattakottai Fort, the Vattakottai Beach is yet another interesting place to visit in Kanyakumari. The slightly rocky beach and the black sands make for an amazing experience. Take a last stroll on the black sands of the beach, or explore the nearby fort - the things to do at the Vattakottai Beach will fill you with a sense of fulfilment. Do remember to visit this beach while on a tour of Kanyakumari.
A cool place to hangout with friends and family. Vattakottai is the best place to take cool pictures. The beach is the best here.Vattakottai Fort is a popular tourist spot in Kanyakumari district. The fort is very beautiful and is a great place for picnic. The fort is mostly surrounded by the sea and watching from the fort is very pleasant. The seashore is full of coconut trees which gives a greenery look.
History of Vattakotai Fort:
Place to visit near Kanya Kumari - Vattakottai Fort & Beach, it is a must see ancient fort by British. History of the Fort The Fort was built in the 18th century,under the supervision of Captain Eustachius De Lannoy as a coastal defence-fortification and barracks in the erstwhile Travancore kingdom. Captain Eustachius was an ex-Dutch naval officer of the Dutch East India Company, who later became commander of the Travancore Army, the very army that once defeated him in the Battle of Colachel in the 18th century, as after the battle he earned the trust of the Travancore King Marthanda Varma. De Lannoy constructed Vattakottai, as a part of the defence-fortifications he undertook throughout Travancore. Vattakottai Fort, as the name goes, is a circular fort located about 6 kms to the north-east of Kanyakumari town, in Agasteeswaram taluk. The Fort, built entirely of stone, consists of watchtowers, rest rooms and a few weapon rooms. Many of the walls within the fort have carvings of a fish-like motif on them. Vattakottai Fort commands a picturesque view of the calm waters of the Arabian from one side of the parade ground of the fort, and the rough waters of the Bay of Bengal on the other. Another notable feature of the Fort is that near its site, there is a beach consisting entirely of black sands, located about 7 kms from the Kanyakumari town. There is also a cemetery inside the fort, which most probably would be having the remains of the occupants of the fort, and the oldest among the burial sites dates to 1704.
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.
Saturday 21 2020
The Beautiful & Best Tourism in India - Life Of Kanyakumari
"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page"
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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Friday 20 2020
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.
Location View(Clickhere)
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 inT. 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
Thursday 19 2020
Ulakai Aruvi (Falls)- Kanyakumari
Ulakai Aruvi(Falls)
Location view (Clickhere)
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.
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.....
Tuesday 17 2020
Kaalimalai and Kurusumalai Treking - Kanyakumari
Trekking Route Map:
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.
LOCATION VIEW (Clickhere)
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.
We walked for a couple of hours to see this beautiful view and am surprised to see this view ♥️
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.
Monday 16 2020
Koodal River, Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat (Hidden place) - Kanyakumari
LOCATION VIEW (Clickhere)
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
Sunday 15 2020
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.
Location View (Click here)
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.
Exhibition of Plants, Agriculture products and hand made wonders to watch for all.
And Many more attractions to watch
Saturday 14 2020
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.
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.
Maravazhi Kilangu (Tapioca Cassava)With Fish: