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Some astounding features of Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

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When we are stressed with our daily schedules and professional goals we will be totally frustrated and would be in search of a serene place. Visiting the scenic places will help you to revitalize and energize your souls. Resting in the arms of Mother Nature will help you to rejuvenate and heal your inner wounds. Visiting the scenic destinations with your friends will let you know about the unheard wonders of nature. It is really a proud moment for Indians to know that our country shelters more 80 % of the best tourist destinations in the world. If you really want to explore nature by indulging in the enthralling activities then Kerala would be the best option. Irrespective of caste, creed and nationality the state welcomes thousands of travellers from various corners. People from nearby cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad make their weekends memorable by making frequent visits to ‘god’s own country’. The state offers thousands of options for the nature lovers to discover the magical spell hidden in nature such as nature walk in the lush green forests, trekking to the lofty hills, indulging in beach activities and many more. Out of the several choices trekking always captivate travellers to purchase tour packages at cheap prices to become the part of the untouched environment.

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

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 Kerala would be the only state that respects and protects both human beings and animals. Special areas have been reserved for the endangered species of fauna and flora. Positioned on the banks of Karamana River the famous Peppara wildlife sanctuary is sprawled in an area of 53 sq. km. Traversing through the densely populated forest governed by the various species of animals and birds and the picturesque landscape will remind you of a lovely fairy tale. Situated at a distance of 50 km from the capital city hundreds of environmentalist tour in groups to the sanctuary to marvel their hearts by viewing the forest range being blanketed with thick plantations of eucalyptus on one side and emerald herbs and curved knolls with milky streams gurgling through it adds beauty to the region. While exploring the forest range beware of the ferocious animals such as Asian elephant, Sāmbhar, leopard, lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, panther, wild dog, barking deer, gaur, wild boar, and more. The melodious songs from the Malabar Grey, hornbill, small sunbird, and many more will make your journey through the forest intriguing and exciting.

 Trekking in the breathtaking hills in Peppara wildlife sanctuary

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Trekking is one of the most arduous and yet interesting adventurous activity practised all over the world. Travellers who make a visit to catch the glimpses of rare and endangered species also try a hand in trekking. Trekking to the lofty hills at Peppara is a little tedious. Skilled trekkers are mostly welcomed to the region to show their talent. There are many ways to practise trekking in the sanctuary but to know the best way avail of the tour package at cheap prices from Gogeo Holidays, the leading travel planner in Kerala. The easiest way to practise trekking is from the Kaanithara. You can begin your expedition through the thickly populated eucalyptus trees. After covering a few kilometres the journey won’t be so easy. The burning sun will absorb all your enthusiasm and energy and hence reduce your speed. Your arduous trekking will end when you see the glimpses of tall trees from a faraway distance. On reaching Vazhanthol you can mesmerise your hearts with two scintillating waterfalls. After enjoying the beauty of the fascinating cascading waterfalls you can move to another one. After exploring unseen places of Vazhanthol you can descend to the base camp. While descending down you can fill your camera with lovely images of nature.

When to visit the Peppara wildlife sanctuary

The most favourable time to visit the stupendous wildlife sanctuary is from March to July and also from September to November. Standing on the highest part of the sanctuary you witness the alluring panoramic view of the nearby surroundings using your binoculars. Don’t immerse too much in the scintillating beauty of the forest so that you forget that venomous reptiles such as King Cobra, Python and so on are present. So when you practise nature walk be vigilant.

Nearby attractions

The other noteworthy attractions near the sanctuary are the Golden Valley. From the top of the valley, you can view the golden sands present in the crystal clear water flowing from the deep valleys is really worth to praise. You soak yourself at Meenmutty waterfalls. The region is considered to be least visited and hence you have your own private time with your dear ones. The scenic nature and picture-perfect landscape will propel you to visit the amazing tourist place again and again. If you are a trek lover the Agasthayrkkodam hills are calling. Situated at the end of Thiruvananthapuram trekking to the breathtaking hill will gift you unforgettable memories. As the place has become an upcoming tourist destination you need have to carry water and other snacks to the top of the hill as specified counters are seen at finite intervals. Trekking to the second highest peak of Kerala will provide you with the bird’s eye view of the emerald surroundings and alluring natural resources. Prior permission is needed from the forest department to trek the most famous Agasthayrkoodam known as Agasthya mala in colloquial language. If you are fond of ancient architecture then Koyikkal palace would be the perfect place to learn the olden days of Kerala. The priceless equipment, ornaments, weapons and utensils exhibited in the palace will let you know more about the historic days.

Many more well-known destinations are still unexplored by the tourist. So what are you waiting for avail of tour packages and discover the untouched beauty of nature with your dear friends? If you have any suggestions regarding the tour itinerary without any hesitation you can contact the customer support team of Gogeo Holidays. They ready to clarify all your queries at any time. So what are you waiting for? Avail of the tour package and enjoy the scenic beauty.

Chokramudi peak: the place where you can get the panoramic view of astounding Idukki Dam

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Trekking is one of the most famous and fabulous adventure activities that can be practised by any age of people. Practising adventurous activities will definitely help to change your concepts regarding life and other aspects. There are many places in the nation that serve as a perfect platform for an adventure enthusiast. Most of the people gush to northern states of India to learn more about the trekking, rock climbing, and other enthralling activities. But don’t think all the breathtaking hill stations are situated only on the topmost portions of the nation. Some of the spectacular hill regions could also be found in the southern parts of India. Among the various south Indian states, Kerala always stands on the topmost place. The state not only offers excellent chances to learn daring sports events but also the eye-soothing places help the stressed minds to rejuvenate and relax. Most of them will be familiar with the popular hill spots of south Kerala. But there would be only a few who know about the Chokramudi peak. The Chokramudi peak is a haven for amateur trekkers. From the sloppy peak of Chokramudi, you can catch the panoramic views of the emerald surroundings.

Chokramudi Hills

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The name would be unfamiliar to most of the readers. The captivating hill station is situated in Munnar in Idukki district. With a height of 7200 ft, the Chokramudi hill is one of the tallest hill stations in Munnar. The alluring hill station not only allows the people to learn various parts of trekking but also it gives the stupendous and irreplaceable views of sunrise and sunsets. To capture the marvellous images in the camera avail of group tour packages to Kerala. While trekking the lofty mountains you catch the amazing views of Nilgiri Tahr and Gaur from the Eravikulam National Park. As the peak is situated inside the national park trekkers will have to spend much time in the registration counter to get the prior permission from the forest department for mountain exploration.

How to trek to Chokramudi peak?

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As mentioned earlier the amusing peak is situated in the midst of the Eravikulam national park thousands of people who visit the amazing national park also try out a hand in trekking. Within 3 to 5 hours you can reach the top of the mountain (based on your speed). Just like any other peaks the Chokramudi peak does not carry any snacks corner at finite stoppages so don’t forget to carry necessary food items and water with you while ascending to the peak. Trekking starts from the mind-blowing green meadows of tea. From there, trekkers will cover the green grasslands and finally rocky terrain. At the initial stage, you may be able to cover the long distance but as you ascend to the top you will face the difficult part of the peak. The rocky terrains will absorb all your enthusiasm and energy and make you feel retarded. The muddy and slippery paths in the peak will pull back you from reaching your destination. Hence wear sturdy shoes to avoid the chances of slipping. There might be chances of meeting the wild animals during your journey. They won’t harm therefore don’t be panic just remain calm and continue your trek. If you are buying the tour packages from a reputed travel agency like Gogeo holidays they will appoint a tour guide for you so that you can get detailed information about the obstacles and presence of animals on the peak. If you really want your camera to click the gorgeous images of untouched nature carry it when you climb the highest peak of Munnar. Standing at the top of the peak you can enjoy the outstanding image of the green surroundings as well as you can have a bird’s eye view of the Idukki dam, Anamalai hills and Devikulam. When you descend to the bottom it will take half of the time to reach the bottom of the peak.

When to trek the Chokramdudi peak?

Except for the monsoon season, trekkers can visit the amazing destination during winter and summer holidays. If you are afraid of scorching summer heat, visit the place during the chilly winter days. Even during noon, the mist will be lazy to leave the premises. If you try to capture the mist enveloping the peak into cameras, you will satisfy with the blurred images as it is difficult to click the amusing beauty of misty clouds.

 How to reach the Chokramudi peak?

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When you board a flight to Cochin International airport either hire a private vehicle or wait for the cab arranged for you by the tour operator. It will take more than an hour to reach Munnar and from the move to the Pothamedu. Over there you will have to spend some valuable time to complete the official formalities before trekking.

The nearby attractions to Chokramudi are the Pothamedu viewpoint. The fabulous place provides the scintillating views of the deep valleys, green hills and lush green plantations of tea and coffee. Mathiketan Shola is another luring scenic place in Idukki. Be careful while strolling the paths of the jungle as there are chances of getting lost. The Mathiketan Shola forest is also popularly known as ‘brain puzzling’. Letchmi tea estate and Yellapetty tea estate are the perfect places from where you can pluck a variety of tea leaves. Sipping a cup of hot Munnar tea at the top of the Chokramudi will help you to revitalise and rest in the arms of Mother Nature. To know more about the fascinating features of the amazing hill station in Kerala purchase the tour packages at cheap prices from Gogeo Holidays. They are the only travel partners that include adventure activities along with mesmerising sightseeing places. So, to make your holidays memorable buy the services from them. Along with adventure tour packages, they also formulate honeymoon and family trips. Even for students, they create educational tours. To clarify all your doubts regarding the tour services contact their 24×7 customer support team.

How to traverse the avenues of Ernakulam in a couple of days?

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Does anybody know which is the most captivating and fabulous place in Kerala that gives you all the modern amenities for a luxurious life? It is none other than the upcoming city in Kerala called Kochi. It is one of the most important cities in Kerala situated in the Ernakulam District. Ernakulam is home to all kinds of natural and manmade resources. People who settle down in Ernakulam will not have to worry about anything because all kind of facilities are available under a fingertip so why should we go to some other place and worry about basic needs. When we think about a holiday or weekend trips obviously we choose places that are related to nature or wildlife but has anyone ever thought of strolling the avenues of the city as well the countryside together. I think the answer would be NO. So in the following sections, we could make a glimpse on how to spend a mini-vacation in such a place where the beauty of nature and city fascinates each and every traveller.

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 It is really difficult for a person to start describing the noteworthy attractions of Ernakulam. Let me ask a question to the Malayali readers do they remember the evergreen blockbuster movie called ‘Manichitrathazhu’? If so they would definitely remember the palace where the film was cast, it is the Tripunithura Hill Palace. It is one of the most fabulous and interesting palaces in Kerala. When visiting the palace travellers can gain much knowledge about the kings who administer the princely states years ago. Inside the palace, people can find old weapons, utensils, clothes and furniture used by the rulers. In the surroundings of the palace, visitors could also see a Deer Park and a conference stage where people used to gather to attend a cultural program. While walking through the corridors of the Hill palace people could recollect the important scenes from the movie. Just to be part of the evergreen movie hundreds of travellers avail of the tour packages to Kerala with a group of friends to spend some quality moments. The next noteworthy attraction of Ernakulam is the Jewish synagogue and the Jew market years ago the Ernakulam District was ruled by Jews from Portuguese and other European countries as part of the worship they construct a synagogue of their own style that resembles their culture and tradition. Now, this synagogue serves as an example for historic reminiscence. Till now we visited the historic monuments now let’s move to some scenic places. When you are in Ernakulam don’t forget to visit Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary. It is the perfect place to capture the beautiful images of lovely birds and record their melodious tweets and dance. Spending a few hours in the sanctuary will give you lifelong memorable moments.

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The next eye-catching destination is the Chinese fishing nets. Chinese fishing nets are popularly known as ‘cheenavala’ in the local language. Chinese fishing net is one of the ancient methods of angling it was practised years ago. Basically it is a large was a rope tied to bamboo and teak poles. It is generally operated by 5 or 6 fishermen. The operation of the fishing net is very simple and easy using a particular mechanism. They lay down the fishing nets deep into the sea and after getting the enormous quantity of fishes it is raised up by tugging the ropes. To see the unique method of catching fishes from deep-sea hundreds of people use to spend their quality time to view the process of Chinese fishing nets also over there you can spot the setting of the sun in the evening. There would be no one who hasn’t heard about islands. Most of them would be familiar with the natural islands. But has anyone heard about man-made Island? If not, when you are Ernakulam just makes a visit to man-made Island called Willingdon. Willington Island is one of the most beautiful places to enjoy serenity in nature. Words are insufficient to describe its captivating beauty. Travellers can reach Wellington Island by availing of the service at the cost of 6 rupees from Ernakulam Jetty. The best time to enjoy the alluring beauty of the island is during the evenings. Special programs are arranged during New Years and other occasions in the Wellington Island and to participate in it a group of youngsters avail of tour packages to Kerala. If you think you are tired by exploring the hidden places in Ernakulam why don’t you think of taking a break and visiting the Vasco da Gama and witnessing the charm of the beautiful sea by savouring traditional snacks at cheap prices with your dear friends and family.

 When you come for a trip, your friends and other relatives in your hometown will be eagerly waiting for you to grab some special gifts. So for them just visit Asia’s largest shopping mall called Lulu shopping mall over there you will get all the products from different countries.Just spend 2 to 3 hours and enjoy the most precious moments of your life. There are different options to entertain the kids such as the game stations and for youngsters, they are discos and shopping centres. If time permits don’t forget to visit the elephant training centres at Kodanadu. Over there you can interact with elephants of different ages and have a fun time. It is the perfect destination for people to understand the unique lifestyle of the elephant and their food habits.

Does anybody know the speciality of Kerala or what makes Kerala so special among other South Indian states? It is nothing but the presence of backwaters. The houseboats which were once used for business purposes now are widely used to enhance the tourism of Kerala. So when you are in Kerala don’t forget to avail of houseboat packages and enjoy the power of backwater by spending a few hours in it. When you are inside the house you can not only enjoy the scenic nature but also relish the taste of traditional food prepared by the chef. From Ernakulam make a visit to neighbouring district Alleppey through houseboats. Alleppey is famous for bird Sanctuary and other historic places. Till now you might have got a piece of clear information or picture about Ernakulam so what are you waiting for purchase tour services from Gogeo holidays and be part of the untouched beauty of stupendous nature of Kerala.

Wandering In the Hidden Gem of Kakkadampoyil in Kerala with My Peppy Colleagues

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Nature indeed cured us, and I really didn’t know this before that eventful trip to those beautiful foothills of this part of the Western Ghats that is most deservingly called ‘Ooty of Malabar’. The lush greenery of Kakkadampoyil was obviously more than our expectations. It’s been some time that our team was planning for such a trip to any hills or some seashores, but got postponed for many a time. Also, the destination to which we were to travel also kept on changing with too many suggestions from all of each of us that ranged from Chikkamangalur to Bannerghatta. At last, it was our HR who came up this enchanting place, as he is also from Kerala. He is always like that when anyone at the office is caught in any such problem, he is there to solve up the issue most diplomatically. After all, he is meant for that.

For a more adventurous option, we thought of travelling by a bus sent by our tour operator Gogeo Holidays. Their tour consultants also appreciated us for taking such a decision, as we did travel via the Bandipur National Park. Moreover, the journey was quite comfortable and peaceful as we had booked their group tour packages that took care of each of the travelling aspects that we were about to face while heading to our destination at this captivating part of Kerala. We started from our city Bangalore by 9 in the morning and arrived at Kakkadampoyil by almost 6 in the evening. Actually, we had plans of saving a day by starting our journey at night and arriving here by early morning. But we could not follow that, as we were to pass through a reserved forest area where night travelling is restricted. Fortunately or unfortunately, due to this Plan-B, we got to witness the greenery of both Kerala and Karnataka. Furthermore, it was located at the borders of Calicut and Malappuram district.

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We stayed that evening and that night at a beautiful resort at Koodarinji, as the places to stay in the small town of Kakkadampoyil is minimal. Moreover, from there, our location was only 30 minutes of travel. On the very next day after having a cool breakfast, we started to our destination on an early morning.  The climate then was already a bit moody then. When we were waiting for the bus by which we travelled from our hometown, around 4 cabs came to us as the road leading to the place were sloppy and narrower. Without wasting a single moment all of us got in. There were numerous agricultural fields amid the dense forest covers, that mainly constituted of Plaintain, coffee and cocoa crops. After 10 minutes of travelling, it was raining lightly. The real magic of the hilly destination was seen after that.  There were all misty clouds so abruptly. And as we were going to the higher elevation, we were literally moving into the clouds. Later, our team arrived at a crucial viewpoint of Kakkadampoyil that offered to us some mesmerizing panoramic views, as, by that time, the clouds were eventually disappearing. As the enjoyable activity of tenting was included in our packages, we also made some adorable tents at this beautiful hilltop and witnessed the breathtaking sights. Nature indeed seemed to be in great sync with our plans and time schedules. In that clear sky, we got to behold watch the views of neighbouring districts of Kannur, Kozhikode apart from Malappuram. Beyond that, there were some plain light blue areas. Somebody from our team was declaring that it could be views of the Arabian Sea!!

Might be, such an assumption cannot be left behind, as we were vacationing in the splendid land of Kerala. After devouring them, we proceed to the next tourist spot of Nayaadan poyil. From the point where our cab stopped, we had to trek alongside a forestry path of around 4 km. Strolling such a long distance at a go would never have been possible if we were doing so in Bangalore. But the dense cover of the forest and the soothing atmosphere made all the difference. There were the chirping of birds and some other small creatures evolved out of nowhere, maybe from the branches of tall trees. All of us were chatting and walking together until we reached the massive rock formations of Pazhassi Cave. It is believed that the Warrior King Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja had lived in this jungle vicinity during his hideout living. On further enquiry with the tour guide, we got to learn that the brave majesty was the first-ever Indian king to have fought against the British colonisers. In addition to that, we also got to meet the successors of some tribal populations who had supported their ruler at the times of his captivity a few centuries back. Even some of his belongings can be seen at the base of these caves.

2018041793-1-olwa1632nr0zwlz2rj9o0rhw80ae2wz98eoq6lr9myNow the turn was to reach the magical spot of Kozhipara Waterfalls, those were very accessibly reached by moving barely a walkable distance of 200 metres from the main road. Moreover, even before reaching the spot of the spellbinding cascading falls at a closer distance, we got to catch a glimpse of the rivulets those finally form the Kozhipara waterfalls. The pristine waters or Kuthradampuzha River that gush through those peculiarly adorable rocks were tempting each and every person of our team to dip in them. As the region is under the reserved forest covers of Kerala, we had to pay a small price at its entry point. Even though the regions around Kakkadanpoyil are unexplored and rarely visited, the tourism department of the state had ensured to install some railings for the safety of the visitors. The gushing waters were indeed sumptuous as it had rained for the past few days. So, some of their spots were banned from entering in by the forest department. Therefore we dipped and bathe in the crystal clear waters in some pond-like structures. We had lots of fun playing in the waters in such a peaceful ambience.

For taking us to a wonderful trip to this unexplored beautiful location, we really feel grateful to our company and obviously, we would like to appreciate the efforts taken by Gogeo Holidays for arranging a hassle-free journey by preparing such engaging travel itinerary.