ARYANKAVU IS AN IMPORTANT TOURIST DESTINATION IN KERALA
Aryankavu is one of the peace full, Beauty full and small village locating in Kollam District in Kerala. Aryankavu is the most important tourist destination in Kerala, South india. Aryankavu is famous for its wide variety of attractions in the nature. Aryankavu is situated more than 72 Km away from Kollam City. Tourists can reach here by road or rail.
One of the main attractions of Aryankavu Tourism is "Palaruvi Waterfalls". Palaruvi - literally, stream of milk - is one of Kerala's most picturesque waterfalls, cascading down a height of 300 feet. It is a favorite picnic spot for visitors from all over south India. The journey to Palaruvi through the dense tropical forest is a spellbinding experience.
Another on important is Aryankvu Ayyappa Temple ( Sree Dharma Sasta or Sree Dharma Sastha). Tamilians are called Aryankavu Ayyavu. In Madala Makaravilakku season lakhs of Ayyappa Devotees ( Samy Ayyappan) are reaching the temple for get the worship from Loard Ayyappa. Thiru Kalyanam (Thrikalyanam / Thirumanam) is the important in Aryankavu Temple ( for Tamilans Thiruvizha). The ceremony of Ayyappans marriage.
Aryankavu is one of the peace full, Beauty full and small village locating in Kollam District in Kerala. Aryankavu is the most important tourist destination in Kerala, South india. Aryankavu is famous for its wide variety of attractions in the nature. Aryankavu is situated more than 72 Km away from Kollam City. Tourists can reach here by road or rail.
One of the main attractions of Aryankavu Tourism is "Palaruvi Waterfalls". Palaruvi - literally, stream of milk - is one of Kerala's most picturesque waterfalls, cascading down a height of 300 feet. It is a favorite picnic spot for visitors from all over south India. The journey to Palaruvi through the dense tropical forest is a spellbinding experience.
Another on important is Aryankvu Ayyappa Temple ( Sree Dharma Sasta or Sree Dharma Sastha). Tamilians are called Aryankavu Ayyavu. In Madala Makaravilakku season lakhs of Ayyappa Devotees ( Samy Ayyappan) are reaching the temple for get the worship from Loard Ayyappa. Thiru Kalyanam (Thrikalyanam / Thirumanam) is the important in Aryankavu Temple ( for Tamilans Thiruvizha). The ceremony of Ayyappans marriage.
75 Kms away from Kollam on the Kollam-Shenkottai (chenkottai) road near Aryankavu, is the Palaruvi waterfalls. There are frequent buses from Kollam to Aryankavu. KSRTC ( Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) providing direct bus services to Chencottai, Thenkasi, Thirunelveli, Toothukudi (Tutucorin), Madurai from following Bus dippo ( Bus Stant) Trivandrum, Kottayam, Alapuzha (Aleppey) , Adoor, Kottarakkara, Pathanamthitta, Punalur and Mavelikkara so that tourist can get down in Aryankavu through the above mentioned bus services. From Tamilnadu visitors can reach by bus
Tourist can see ruins of ancient temples. The water is said to be medicated as it flows down from the forest and is said to be a preventive for many diseases.
The surrounding mist-clad blue hills and green valleys form a stunning backdrop to the milk white burst of foam that resounds through the otherwise tranquil virgin forest. Visitors love the cool shower. Ayurvedic physicians sometimes prescribe a bath in the waters of Palaruvi. Best time to visit palaruvi waterfalls is from June to January.
Palaruvi is now one of the safest and an amazing forest picnic point in Southern Kerala. Special bathing places for Ladies and Kids are arranged downstream the main falls. Separate changing room for the ladies is built. Men and women life guards are posted who are always around incase you need a hand.
Small cafeterias where you can get snacks etc are is near the vehicle parking area from where we walk into the waterfalls. From the main route of Kollam-Thirumangalom National Highway, ie NH208, about 4kilometres you have to travel through the forest road to reach the Palaruvi falls after taking the entry passes in the main gate seen besides the highway near by KTDC (Kerala Tourism Development Corporation) Motel Aram. Two check posts are on the way till reaching the falls. Exploring the forest will be nice if willing to walk, The forest around is filled with medicinal plants and trees. Some of them on the way to the waterfalls are labeled in green boards.
Tourist can stay in K.T.D.C Motal Aram and PWD rest house or Private lodges
Tourist can see ruins of ancient temples. The water is said to be medicated as it flows down from the forest and is said to be a preventive for many diseases.
The surrounding mist-clad blue hills and green valleys form a stunning backdrop to the milk white burst of foam that resounds through the otherwise tranquil virgin forest. Visitors love the cool shower. Ayurvedic physicians sometimes prescribe a bath in the waters of Palaruvi. Best time to visit palaruvi waterfalls is from June to January.
Palaruvi is now one of the safest and an amazing forest picnic point in Southern Kerala. Special bathing places for Ladies and Kids are arranged downstream the main falls. Separate changing room for the ladies is built. Men and women life guards are posted who are always around incase you need a hand.
Small cafeterias where you can get snacks etc are is near the vehicle parking area from where we walk into the waterfalls. From the main route of Kollam-Thirumangalom National Highway, ie NH208, about 4kilometres you have to travel through the forest road to reach the Palaruvi falls after taking the entry passes in the main gate seen besides the highway near by KTDC (Kerala Tourism Development Corporation) Motel Aram. Two check posts are on the way till reaching the falls. Exploring the forest will be nice if willing to walk, The forest around is filled with medicinal plants and trees. Some of them on the way to the waterfalls are labeled in green boards.
Tourist can stay in K.T.D.C Motal Aram and PWD rest house or Private lodges
