Explore the Magnificent Beauty of Muthanga Forest

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Kerala is abundantly blessed with the magnificent resources of nature. The emerald surroundings of Kerala encompassed with richly populated tall trees, excellent collection of fauna and flora wandering in the midst of large woods, cerulean seas, pristine rivers, breathtaking hill stations enveloped with carpets of mist and fog, lovely hamlets, moderate climate and many more. Just spend a day in the arms of Mother Nature in Kerala you would definitely understand why the state has been accredited with a tagline ‘god’s own country’. Each nook and corner of the state has been so beautifully designed people who visit Kerala will be tempted to visit it again and again. The 14 districts of Kerala carry a magical spell that attracts travellers not only from different states of India but also from foreign nations. There are many factors that make Kerala a perfect tourist destination. One among them is it offers a plethora of opportunities to practise adventure games. Trekking is the only enthralling event that is admired with all ages of people. Even though there are many places in the state to learn various levels of trekking. Muthanga forest situated in the hearts of Wayanad district is known to be a haven for trekkers. There are many more fascinating features related to trekking. To know more about it grab the tour packages from the famous travel operators.

Lush green Muthanga forest

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Situated at a distance of 16 km from Sultan Bathery, Muthanga forest is also widely known as Wayanad wildlife sanctuary. The forest is encapsulated with wide varieties of trees, medicinal herbs, rare and endangered species of animals and birds such as monkeys, wild dogs, civets, squirrels, cats, tigers, panthers, lions, leopards. Jungle fowls, cuckoos, woodpeckers, owl and babblers are the commonly seen birds in the forest. The largely seen trees in the sanctuary are moist deciduous, dry deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. The amusing forest of Kerala connects Bandipur and Nagarhole sanctuaries of Karnataka and Mudumali ranges of Tamil Nadu. Sprawled in an area of 343 sq. km the forest was officially declared as a sanctuary in the year 1973. The amusing Muthanga wildlife sanctuary is a part of the four forests namely Kuriachiat, Tholpetty, and Sulthan Bathery. Hundreds of hundred travel enthusiasts flock to the region to catch the best views of nature. As the sanctuary shelters, the amusing species many travellers accompany their family with them. Over there along with nature enthusiast, you could also find many photography enthusiasts wandering in the different parts of the sanctuary with their high-resolution camera. There are different ways to explore the magnificent beauty of the region. Either you can opt for elephant safari or jeep safari.

Explore the outstanding beauty of the classy green jungles with your dear ones.

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Jungle exploration can be done in mainly two ways. If you are courageous enough, you can try out elephant safari. With the help of the guide, you can ride on the elephant and enjoy the astounding panoramic views of the classy green nature. When you are planning to visit the stunning Muthanga forest, do not forget to carry a binocular with you so that you can easily spot many beautiful and unseen views of nature. Another method is to avail of jeep safari from the authorised dealers. Most of the travel planners inculcate the best jeep safaris in their tour package. But if you can’t find one don’t worry you can contact the Gogeo Holidays in Kerala. They draft the trip packages for the family by incorporating the best adventure events and amusing sightseeing destinations. The two-hour jeep safari is conducted through the unvisited lanes of the jungles. You will be accompanied by a well-experienced professional guide who would be there to assist you to share some unknown facts about the jungle and its surrounding areas. The rate of jeep safari and elephant safari starts from INR 300. The timing of jeep safari is from morning 7 to 10 and evening 3 to 5 pm. During the jungle exploration if you meet with an accident or unfortunately gets a bite from insects and reptiles, without wasting a second you will be taken to the nearest medical health centre.

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Followed to jungle exploration do not forget to visit the nearby amusing hill stations such as Chembra peak, Soochipara waterfalls, Edakkal caves and so on. Chembra peak is known to offer a bird’s eye view of the lush green surroundings. From the peak, you could enjoy the stupendous beauty of the heart-shaped lake or commonly call as Cupid Lake. Soochipara waterfall is also known as one of the most waterfalls in Kerala. It is a really joyful moment to watch the water plunging down from a great altitude. Nature lovers who visit the marvellous Wayanad love to spend their most of their time at the Soochipara waterfalls. Edakkal caves of Wayanad are known to carry the unique writing styles of ancient days. According to the archaeological survey, the writings inscribed on the walls of the cave belong to the Neolithic and Mesolithic period. Along with this, there are many more places present in the district that directly touches your mind and delights your eyes. Before concluding your Wayanad explorations do not forget to visit the awe-inspiring green plantations of tea, coffee and spices such as cardamom, pepper and so on. To know more about the fabulous places in Wayanad grab the tour packages from well-trusted tour operators.

Gogeo Holidays is one of the trustworthy travel operators in Kerala. People who have purchased their packages have always commented on positive feedbacks. They are one of the few travel planners who give prime importance to the customers. They always ensure whether the customers have got excellent accommodation and other basic facilities and so on. To make the trip remarkable they inculcate many fun-filled games and eye-soothing places in the itinerary. To know more about their services and features contact their customer executives during their office hours either through WhatsApp or mail. Do not forget to carry enough souvenirs and gifts for your friends when you return from Kerala.

Express your Love by Climbing to the Summit of Illickal Mala

Here is a question for the newly married couples do they have any plans for their most waiting honeymoon trips? If not, I would like to dedicate this essay to them. Explaining the importance of honeymoon in marriage life will definitely make you bore. Therefore, I would like to directly enter into the topic. Here I would like to discuss the most fascinating yet not so famous travel destination situated in the bottom-most state of India called Kerala. I know that no one needs a brief introduction to Kerala. Kerala is one of the most ravishing and alluring tourist destinations. There are many reasons for travel enthusiasts to avail of tour packages to the state. Most of the highlighting features that attract the tourists are excellent hospitality services, mind-blowing ayurvedic treatments, excellent scenic locations, calm ambiance, and pleasant weather. Due to these characteristics, the state has been nicknamed as ‘god’s own country’.

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As aforementioned more than the famous tourist destinations, the state is comprised of unexplored places. Trust me more than the popular picnic destinations it is the least explored places that will delight your eyes and soothe your minds. Illikkal Kallu is one such tourist place situated in the hearts of Kottayam district that within a short span of time, has grabbed thousands of hearts. More than the families it is the newly married couples visit the place to enjoy their honeymoon in the immense solitude place. It is really hard to describe the beguiling charm of the lush green place in mere words. Therefore, when you pack your bags to Illickal Kallu do not forget to carry a high-resolution camera and binocular top capture there are and undistinguished images of the serene nature. Before purchasing tour packages to Illickal Kallu, just narrow down the following paragraphs and learn the fascinating features of the place.

 Illickal Kallu- Least explored, yet a marvelous tourist destination

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Situated at a distance of 50 km from the main town of Kottayam Illickkal Kallu is positioned at a height of 4000 ft above the mean sea level. The hill region is popular among the adventure enthusiast as it gives a plethora of options for them to practice trekking, mountaineering, and rock climbing, and so on. Not only the trekking to the summit of peak si daring but the road journey from your hometown to the destination is really enthralling. The path mainly comprises of several hairpin and zigzag roads. Therefore, accompany a professional driver who is an expert in driving in the daring paths. If you are purchasing tour packages from the prominent travel operators, they will arrange a driver cum tour guide to make your excursion stress-free.

There are three magnificent rocks that make the Illickal Mala famous

The most luring Illickal Mala is comprised of three spectacular hills with an altitude of 3400 feet each.  The three hills vary in their peculiar shape and structure. The foremost hill which resembles the shape of a mushroom is popularly called as ‘umbrella-shaped rock’ or ‘ Kuda Kallu’ in colloquial language. Followed to it is the most famous hill called ‘Koonu Kallu’, the hill is well-renowned for growing the medicinal herbs. The most amusing feature of these two rocks are they are connected with a small bridge. Due to the structure of the bridge and the peculiarity of the landscape the bridge is called ‘Narakapalam’ in the Malayalam language that means ‘a bridge to hell’. The ultimate or final hill called Illickal Kallu is famous for nurturing the rare medicinal plant called Neela Koduveli. The sapphire flowers add beauty to the bare hills. The local residents say that planting those flowering plants will bring prosperity and good health. What makes the hill so famous is some portions of it is fallen. It is always said that the amusing beauty of the Illickal Kallu reminds the famous hill station called Kodaikanal.

Don’t miss these eye-soothing attractions situated next to Illickal Kallu

Kattikayam waterfalls

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It is always said that concluding the Illickkal Mala without visiting the famous Kattikayam waterfalls would be a big loss. Spending private moments on the slopes of the waterfalls cascading from a great altitude will truly pump your oxytocin and provide enough time to you to enhance your precious relationship. You can enjoy some quality moments at the Kattikayam waterfalls by splashing water on each other’s faces. If you can lazy top drench in the pure crystal-clear water plunging down, you can rest in the bamboo planks and enjoy its splendid beauty. The tall trees surrounding the waterfalls oscillating in the cool breeze will tickle your hair and incite joy and romance in you.

Vagamon

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Vagamon, situated in the Kottayam district is known to be a haven for newly married couples. Most of the romantic couples when decide to celebrate their lovely honeymoon in Kerala, the first name that runs into their minds will be that of Vagamon. Not only Keraliteis but also travelers from Delhi, Pune, and Mumbai avail of honeymoon packages to the above-mentioned destination. Vagamon is known to be a home for emerald plantations of spices, tea and coffee, and so on. It is also famous for practicing paragliding. The cold weather and scenic nature together make Vagamon a romantic destination for newly married couples.

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It is normal that if there are trees, obviously they shed. But there is a valley in Kottayam close to Illickal Mala where the trees do not shed their flowers and leaves. Isn’t it surprising? Along with honeymooners, many visitors along with their families visit the region to be part of the marvelous phenomenon of nature. Another intriguing feature of the valley is it provides a mirror-perfect image of morning sun to the visitors. By trekking to the highest point called Kannadipara will offer you an excellent panoramic view of the lush green surroundings on your honeymoon tour.

To know more about the fascinating features of Illickkal Mala grab the packages from Dream Holidays. They draft the packages to Kerala with airfares and therefore make your journey hassle-free. Don’t be late grab the packages as soon as possible.

Kattullamala and Thiruvonamala; The Exquisite Destinations to Enjoy the Serene Beauty

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Travelling and exploring new places is a common practice for ages. By visiting the unvisited destinations people can understand the various aspects of life and nature in an elaborate way. It would not be right if one says all the people in the world love to explore the stupendous beauty of the unknown destinations. Most of them are forced to visit new places while others travel to unknown destinations due to their passion and interest. It is always said that the best way to rejuvenate and revitalize the tiring soul is by visiting the mind-blowing serene places enriched with wide varieties of natural resources. Visiting the highly developed places encompassed with all kinds of modern amenities might help you to gain happiness that lasts for a short time period. As all the places in the world are crafted in a beautiful manner it would be hard for anyone to spot the best and fabulous place to enjoy the leisure holidays. But if you are in search of serene and marvellous places, Kerala, famously known as ‘god’s own country’ would be the perfect choice for travellers of all ages. When someone plans to celebrate their exotic holidays in Kerala the first image that runs into their mind will that of famous hill stations such as Munnar, Thekkady, Wayanad and many more. But apart from these places, there are many tourist places that are unknown to travellers. To know more about it just narrow down the following lines and learn more about it.

  1. Kattullamala

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Kattullamala is one of the most beautiful and mind-blowing tourist destinations in Kerala. The beguiling beauty of the scintillating destination could not be described in mere words. The mesmerising hilly region is situated on the western portions of the northern district of Kerala called Calicut. The district is not only famous for its stupendous beauty but also for mouth-watering delicacies and eye-soothing destinations. Kattullamala is one of the upcoming tourist destinations in Kerala. Only to be part of this awesome nature hundreds of hundred travel enthusiasts flock to the region by availing of tour packages. The trip would be more interesting if you accompany a group of close friends or family members. The alluring hilly region is nestled between Peruvannamuzhi and Kakkayam hydroelectric power generation. Situated in Koyilandi taluk at a distance of 45 km from Calicut Kattullamala offers outstanding views of nature to the visitors. It is positioned at an altitude of 2400 feet. The breathtaking hill is surrounded by deep valleys. Climbing to the top of the valleys one could enjoy the resplendent panoramic views of the emerald surroundings. The fun-filled hide and seek game of fog and the sudden heavy downpours followed to it; the oscillation of trees in cool breeze and trekking to the top of the hill and many would provide an electrifying experience to the visitors. Along with it, you can also catch the gorgeous views of the Arabian Sea and also some dazzling places such as Kozhikode, Veliyekkal, the cape of Nandi Bagat, and Thalassery. Another feature that makes the region so popular is you can catch its meticulous beauty from nearby districts such as Wayanad, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Malappuram. The most favourable time to visit the region is during evenings as it is the perfect moment to enjoy the glittering beauty of the setting of the sun and also moonrise.  Do not forget to carry a good camera to capture the colourful horizon followed to the sunset and the whole region would be glowing in beauty as if someone has lit the lamps. If you are setting a tent in the night over there, you can easily count the stars twinkling in the dark black sky. The best and effective way to commute to the thrilling tourist place is by availing of flight tickets to Calicut International Airport situated at a distance of 70 km and or can purchase the train tickets to Kozhikode railway station located at a distance of 41 km.

  1. Thiruvonam mala

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If you are a Malayalee the name of the mountain would sound surprising isn’t it? Thiruvonam is one of the prominent cultural festivals of Kerala. The real name of the mountain is actually Oorakam mala but during the festive days of Onam, a large number of programmes and rituals are practised. Thiruvonam Mala is one scenic tourist place situated in the hearts of Malappuram district. Positioned at a height of 2200m the alluring hilly region is known to be a haven for bird watchers. When standing on the top of the mountain you can catch the amusing images of monkeys hanging on trees and revitalize the tiring souls by inhaling unpolluted cool breeze. The captivating peak shares its space with two neighbouring panchayaths namely Kannamangalam and Oorakam. The intriguing feature that makes the region so popular is the presence of the 2000 year old temple dedicated to Sri Shankara Narayana Swamy. The temple is also known as Sri Shankara Narayana Swamy Temple or Thiruvarachanamkunnu temple. The most fascinating part of the temple was completely using granite stones!!! It is believed that it is one of the oldest temples after the famous Sabarimala temple. Annually on the Thiruvonam day of Thulam month of Malayalam calendar festival is conducted in the temple with the presence of nearly 5000 devotees. The lush green meadows and a large collection of varied species of scorpions and different types of black sparrows quenching their thirst from the natural spring cascading down from the rock will definitely be a delight for your eyes and soothe your minds.

There are many more marvellous destinations are hidden in Kerala to know more about them grab the tour packages at budget prices from travel planners like Gogeo Holidays. They draft the packages by incorporating the best and stupendous destinations for travel enthusiast residing in the metro cities like Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai and so on. For best offers contact the customer support team of the Gogeo Holidays during the working hours.

Some intriguing facts related to Chavittu Nadakam- the ancient art form of Kerala

Could anyone tell which is the first image that runs into your mind when you hear the name Kerala for the first time? I think it would be the breathtaking hill stations enveloped in mist and fog. The green carpets of tea, coffee and spice plantations add beauty to the deep funnel-shaped valleys situated at an average altitude form the surface. Or is it the enormous collection of various types of fauna and flora. It would be hard for anyone to accurately tell the specific factor that lures thousands of thousands of travellers from various parts of the world. The calm ambience and picture-perfect landscapes always surpass the fascinating natural resources abundantly bestowed by the almighty to the only state called Kerala situated on the bottom sector of the democratic country, India. Describing the marvellous ambiguity of serene Kerala in a single essay would be a little tedious job. Just as the natural resources captivate travellers to purchase the tour packages at cheap prices for their family to Kerala. In the same way, the ancient and undistinguished art forms also grab people not only from foreign countries but also from neighbouring cities such as Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai. Out of the many art forms, many dance and music of olden days are unfortunately vanishing form the state. The unawareness of the importance of art forms, ignorance of protecting the ancient traditions played a significant role in the disappearance of the mind-blowing art forms. Chavittu Nadakam one of the outstanding art form of Kerala once attracted many national and international tourist to marvel their hearts. The typical dance steps and the unique tone make Chavittu Nadakam a fabulous art form in the state. To know more about it fascinating features about Chavittu Nadakam scroll down the following paragraphs and absorb the valuable facts related to it.

Some unknown facts about the ancient Christian art form, Chavittu Nadakam

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Just like every religion, even the Christians have a unique art form called Chavittu Nadakam. There would be no wrong if one says that ancient art forms especially Chavittu Nadakam gave a new identity to Christianity in Kerala. In colloquial language ‘Chavittu’ means a stamp or huge steps and ‘nadakam’ means drama. Hence Chavittu nadakam means a drama where artists stamp the floor according to the musical beats. There is no proper when and where did the Chavittu Nadakam originate. Some say that during the 16th century a few traders from Portuguese arrive in Kerala and found that the Hindu religion had their own art form called Kathakali. It played a vital role in grabbing many people to their community. Therefore the Portuguese traders together with some local people gave birth to the eccentric and fabulous art form called Chavittu Nadakam. Some say that even before the arrival of European traders the Christians of Kerala practised Chavittu Nadakam. But to them, historians have to say a few steps of the drama resembles the European opera.

 Chavittu Nadakam not only concentrates to Biblical stories but also to…

The amusing composition of dance and song called Chavittu Nadakam mainly portrays the famous stories from the holy book the Bible such as the popular fights between David and Goliath, and so on. Along with it they also inculcate some well-renowned war stories of those times such as the war between Alexander the great and David, Charles the great and many more. The early stages of the drama the artisans mainly focused on the themes such as adventure stories and incidents from the spiritual books. But in the following centuries, they started to emphasize the stories such as Komala Chandrika, Njanasundhari, Karlsman, Sathyapalan and Anjelica. The songs used in the drama are a combination of two languages namely Malayalam and Tamil and sung by the performers itself.

The exquisite attires used for the gorgeous drama attracts many art lovers

Normally the Chavittu Nadakam is performed on the open stages but on rare occasions, it is played in the interior parts of the church. The artisans perform the drama on the wooden planks and when they performers stamps on it; it creates a huge sound and hence the drama was baptised as Chavittu Nadakam in colloquial language. The glittering attires were once imported from the European countries resembled the royal kings and queens of those nations. Along with royal costumes they performers also use eye-catching ornaments.

Kerala Chavittu Nataka Academy – the home of Chavittu Nadakam

Chavittu Nadakam is mainly practised in the southern regions of Kerala especially Thrissur, Ernakulum, Kollam, Alleppey and so on. In order to protect the marvellous art form, Chavittu Nadakam is widely practised and trained in the Kerala Chavittu Nataka Academy. It was established in the year 2005 and trains hundreds of art lovers. It is the perfect place to learn the various aspects of the Chavittu Nadakam. Many art enthusiast flocks to the academy to learn its various factors by purchasing the tour packages from the prominent travel operators. As part of conserving the ancient art form the state government of Kerala included in the school and college youth festival. Day by day our world is changing and many things such as ceremonies and different types of rituals and functions are also being altered. The rituals and functions which prolonged for several days have now been cut short into one or two days. Similarly, Chavittu Nadakam has also been altered into an art form of 2 to 3 hours. Initially, the stage was occupied with more than 100 participants and now been limited to nearly 75 members.

Witnessing the ancient art forms will help you to study the unique culture and traditions of the particular region in depth. To learn more about the Chavittu Nadakam many travel enthusiast from various corners of the world tour to Kerala by availing of family tour packages from Gogeo Holidays. They are one of the leading travel planners in the state. They draft the packages by inculcating fabulous tourist destinations of Kerala. You can buy the cheapest packages from them either through offline or online mode. To clarify all your doubts regarding the packages contact their customer support team without any hesitation.

Enjoy the panoramic beauty of surreal nature with your partner at Varayadumotta

There are many places in the world that act as a perfect destination for newly married couples to enjoy their most romantic days. As everybody knows honeymoon plays a significant role in moulding a peaceful and happy married life so as the destination. Everybody says that their honeymoon did not reach up to their expectation or they were forced to limit their enjoyment. The reason is nothing but the place they selected. It is always said that the destination plays a vital role in creating the most waiting honeymoon into a remarkable one. If it is the price of the honeymoon packages that propels you to select the cheapest tourist place for honeymoon then you can consult the well-renowned honeymoon planner called Dream Holidays. It is one of the few travel operators in Kerala who draft the packages at reasonable rates. To know more about the services contact their customer support team without any hesitation.

When speaking about the marvellous tourist destination Kerala always gushes into the traveller’s minds. There are many places in the state that turns out to be a romantic carpet for newly married couples to celebrate their honeymoon. Among the famous tourist destinations, Varayadumotta is a captivating tourist destination not only for trek enthusiast but also love birds (newlywed couples). To know more about the interesting features about the Varayadumotta scroll down the following paragraphs.

Explore the splendid beauty of the tallest peak, Varayadumotta

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 Standing on the summit of the Varayadumotta, you can catch the amusing beauty of nature through your binocular and if you think it should be saved for your future then copy into the memory card of the high-resolution camera. Located at a distance of 30 km from the Nedumangadu taluk in the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Varayaumotta grabs travellers from various corners of the world. After Agasthyarkoodam and Meesapulimala it is the Varayadumotta that offers immense opportunities to practise trekking and other enthralling activities. The hill might be a tough experience for the beginners but it is a moderate level of trekking for the experienced ones. Positioned at an elevation of 1100 m, it offers mesmerizing views to its visitors. Hundreds of nature lovers avail of tour packages to enjoy its unique structure and scintillating shape. As it is nestled between three hills namely Ponmudi, Palode and Kallar valley you can soothe your minds with eye-soothing phases of classy green nature.

Varayadumotta – An excellent collection of fauna and flora

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Varayadumotta or famously known as Varayattumutti is known to shelter the rare and endangered species called Nilgiri Tahr or commonly called as mountain goats. As these goats are not seen commonly many of the travellers especially the just married couples avail of honeymoon packages from the prominent travel operators. To enjoy the ambiguity of the hill region couples will have to seek prior permission from the concerned forest authorities. Then after completing the formalities in the check post a team of the professional tourist guide will accompany yours to the top of the peak. There are mainly two paths to reach the summit of the peak. One is from Mankkayam point and another is through the Ponmudi path. Couples who are choosing Mankkayam route will have to spend 10 hours to cover the 11 km to reach the tip of the peak. On the way to the peak, you can come across the Brimore estate. Covering the last portions of the Varayadumotta is considered to be the toughest part of trekking. On reaching the top of the peak you can rest on the flat surface and could capture the incredible beauty of unseen nature. Over there you could see the awesome moment of the clouds engaging in the deep conversations. Some of the clouds are so overfilled that they are finding the right moment to burst so that the dry leaves could quench thirst and humans could beat the scorching heat. It is the perfect place for couples to bring their hearts to their mouth. As ascending to the hill is considered to be tedious and adventurous same as with descending part. The 80-degree slope from the top of the peak to the Kallar Valley is considered to be slippery and dangerous. It is highly recommended that couples or trekkers will have to crawl or slide slowly to minimize accident rates.

As aforementioned, there is another route to conquer the peak. It is none other than starting the adventurous trekking from the Ponmudi check post. From Ponmudi check post you will have to traverse through the bamboo jungles. Before reaching the destination you will have to cross nearly 5 to 6 peaks. Even though the path is different the duration of the adventurous trip is the same. During your ascending and descending you should be careful of the wild animals roaming in the forest. Try to maintain silence throughout the trekking so as you could hear the footsteps of the ferocious animals. Along with animal, you can also come across the beautiful birds such as Indian giant squirrel and Malabar giant squirrel and many more. Just like any other hill station even the Varayadumotta is devoid of good snacks corner, therefore, carry the needed food items and plenty of water cans for your good health. After exploring the marvellous beauty of the breathtaking hill region you can also explore the nearby attractions such as Ponmudi and Agasthyarkoodam. Climbing to the top of the two mentioned hill stations will surprise you with its picturesque images of the nearby surroundings. There would be no wrong if one says these regions gives the unpolluted air to inhale.

 There are many more noteworthy attractions are hidden in nook and corner of Kerala. To know more about it grab the honeymoon packages at affordable rates from Dream Holidays. They curate the packages by inculcating the airfares. To avoid the last moment rush you can also do advance booking. To know more about the packages grab contact the customer support team during the office hours.