SILENT VALLEY NATIONAL PARK,PALAKKAD

SILENT VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

Silent Valley - Attractions : Extremely fragile, a unique preserve of tropical evergreen rain forests lying above the equator and the forest strip which causes the summer rains in Kerala.

The Silent Valley National Park has an area of 90 sq km is located in the north eastern corner of the district. It rises abruptly to the Nilgiri Plateau in the north and overlooks the plains of Mannarkkad in the south.

The core of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the Silent Valley National Park. Despite its name, the Silent Valley (the clamour of Cicadas is conspicuously absent here) echoes with the sounds of teeming wildlife. The denizens of this sprawling habitat of endangered virgin tropical forests include rare birds, deer and tiger.

CHIMMINI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

CHIMMINI,THRISSUR

The dense tropical forests of Chimmini shelter diverse flora and fauna. The dam across the Chimmini river offers a breathtaking view. This picturesque picnic spot is a favourite haunt of the people of Kerala.

BACKWATERS

THE BACKWATERS

 The backwaters are a combination of lakes, lagoons, canals & estuaries; you can have the unique experience of catching fish, prawns, lobsters, crabs etc. using the traditional fishing methods.

Get into a country boat and barge your way through the gentle river, which has crystal clear cold water, along the palm fringed backwaters and paddy fields, absorbing the beauty of Kerala villages. Visiting fishermen village, fishing boatyard, fishing harbor and chatting with fishermen are some of the things you will never forget in your lifetime.

RESERVOIR THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

NEYYAR RESERVOIR THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

 A repository of some of the rarest medicinal herbs, the Neyyar Dam is a popular picnic spot with a lake and a picturesque dam site. The lake formed by the dam across the Neyyar river is the bluest of blue, making boating irresistible for tourists.The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary of which the dam is a part is the habitat of over a hundred rare species of fauna including elephants, wild buffaloes, wild boar, porcupines, tigers and a variety of snakes. A crocodile breeding centre and a lion safari park are also located in the dam site.

AYURVEDA HEALTH CENTERS

AYURVEDA HEALTH TREATMENT

Different Types of Ayurveda Massages
Massages in general improve the circulations and thus energize the body and mind. This is beneficial for the diseased as well as healthy person. Massage using time tested Ayurvedic preparations are done at our center by well-trained therapists under the guidance of expert doctors in the field of Ayurveda.
Uzhichil Total Time: 1 hour Rate: Rs. 800/-      The term “Uzhichil”refers to a type of Ayurvedic massage where body is massaged in a special pattern, which improves blood circulation, vitalizes various organs and thus provides a new energy to the body. It tones up the muscle and strengthens the body. Body massage: 40 mins, Steam Bath: 10 mins, Shower: 10 mins
Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Massage Total Time: 1.5 hour Rate: Rs. 1250/-      This is a type of massage in which every part of the body individually is massaged in a special manner. This relieves pain and swelling in the joints and strengthens the muscle thus providing a strong healthy body. It vitalizes the internal organs and thus helps to maintain the immunity of the body. The medicines used for this massage brings special glow to the skin making it look softer and younger. Body massage: 60 mins, Steam Bath: 15 mins, Shower: 15 mins
Relaxation Massage

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY IDUKKI

CHINNAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY IDUKKI

 A unique thorny scrub forest with xerophyte species, Chinnar is the habitat for the endangered Giant Grizzled Squirrel of India. The last world count of these squirrels was less than 200. Located in the rain shadow area of the Western Ghats, unlike other sanctuaries in Kerala, Chinnar gets only 48 days of rain every year. Rich in wildlife, the mixed deciduous forests here are ideal for trekking.

An extensive Sandalwood forest nearby is an added attraction. This is also an ideal place to watch herds of Bisons march past. Dry deciduous forests, high sholas and wet grasslands add to the diversity of the sanctuary. As one travels from Karimuthi to Chinnar, Elephants, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Hanuman monkey and even Peacocks can be spotted on either sides of the road.

Chinnar Wildlife sanctuary - Location : About 60 km from Munnar,Idukki district.

PATHIRAMANAL ALAPPUZHA DT

PATHIRAMANAL ALAPPUZHA

Pathiramanal, a small island on the backwaters of Alappuzha, is a haven for hundreds of rare birds migrating from different parts of the world.

Surrounded by the Vembanad Lake, stretching from Alappuzha to Kochi and the Kayamkulam lake, Pathiramanal is accessible only by boat. The green island thus forms an ideal place for a break in the journey while on a backwater cruise.