Friday, 16 November 2012

Panchalimedu- Simply Delightful



Dazzling grasslands and scenic mountains..words cannot explain, lenses can't frame it, wide panoramic sight should only be absorbed by the eyes. Panchalimedu is one of the beautiful hirange hideout place, situated 5 km away from Kottayam-Kumily route. 2500-2800 ft above sea level. The name itself indicates the legend holding it. Pandavas and Panchali took a break in the area while in exile and hence the name Panchalimedu. Here a cave is known as bearing the footprints of Bhima and a pond named Panchalikulam. 








Tuesday, 13 November 2012

One Day in Anjuruli...

Really beautiful! Impossible to explain with words. It is a place for those who want adventure in the lap of virgin nature. She is damn beautiful, yeah well she is a dam!
Anjuruli is a catchment area of Idukki dam located 5 kilometers away from Kottayam-Kattappana route.
The main attraction of this place is the 6 km tunnel that connects Erattayar and Anjuruli, passes through the
Heart of mountain.

Quick facts
State- Kerala
District-Idukki
Best season- October to March
Altitude-2500-3000 ft above sea level

Ramakkalmedu- where the earth touch the sky

Wonderful hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala. Ramakalmedu stands tall in the western ghats at a height of 3500 feet above sea level. Here one can move up to the tip of the rock and feel to be at the top of the world. The ecosystem of the area largely comprises grass land Shola forest type which is laced by sporadic bamboo forests. Speciality of the wind flow is another factor which makes Ramakkalmedu unique. Wind blows at a speed around 35 km per hour at Ramakkalmedu throughout the year irrespective of the season and time. You will have to experience it to understand how much it will rejuvenate you. Abundant in wind, Ramakkalmedu is the second place in Kerala where a wind energy farm is installed.

Sunday, 11 November 2012

Mankulam-Romance with Nature

Mankulam is a village in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala. The village is geographically located 32 KM from Adimaly, Idukki, Kerala. A small remote village with the wild beauty of nature. its paradise, heaven or it is the magic touch of God. a perfect place for any nature lover, drawing by god above 2500 feet, but this wonderful place is unfamiliar to outsiders because of the difficulty to reach, if considered it could make awesome destination and an asset for the Kerala tourism.

Geographic location
Idukki District on the high ranges of
western ghats.
Altitude: 2500-5000 Ft. above sea level
Area: 26.2 Sq Km.
Temperature:0°c-30°cSummer 15.2°c-25.8°c.Winter 0°c-10°c)
Rain Fall. 275Cm
Seasons: June-August :Monsoon
September-may: Cool and pleasant
Languages spoken:
Malayalam, Tamil and English
Clothing: Woolen and cottons



Accessibility
Nearest Air port: Cochin International ,above 3 hours drive
Madurai. 142 Km (4.5Hrs.)
Nearest Railway station: Kochi -130 Kms (3.5 Hrs.)
Madurai -142 Kms (4.5 Hrs.)
Theni - 80 Kms (2.5 Hrs.)