Arippa

Arippa Tourist Village - A Glimpse to Mother Nature!

Location:
Arippa Ecotourism Village (8.855086°N,77.125570°E)
Kerala 691310
Nearby Town: Palode



Arippa- a pristine patch of succulent green in the foothills of the Western Ghats situated in Kollam district. As you walk past this verdant stretch on the edge of the Thiruvananthapuram-Shenkottai State Highway, you can see a smorgasbord of flora and fauna waiting to make your journey more exciting.

Amidst the tranquil woods of Arippa, witness nature in its most untouched and untrodden form that offers you a waltz with the soul of Mother Earth.

Arippa is home to around 270 species of birds making it a favourite halt for bird watchers.

Explore nature on foot and experience a truly exhilarating life. The green paradise of Arippa offers several trekking packages. One can trek up to the Myristica freshwater low lands, a place unique with its rich biodiversity and lush vegetation. Apart from this, the destination also offers a trek up to Sankhili Forest that is rich with winged beauties. The tree cover and easy gradient makes the trek pleasant and delightful. Permission from the Department of Forest is needed for trekking in Arippa.

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Reinvent your Life - Charles Bukowski, The Pleasures of the Damned.
BGM - Incision (24187)-15738 by Tony Anderson from the album Heart of Man.

ARIPPA അരിപ്പ THENMALA തെന്മല TREKKING KERALA

Arippa forest trekking

Organised by KFDC
Package 1500/pax

Braemore Trekking | വഴി പിഴച്ച Brimore Trivandrum Forest Walk | Waterfalls in Trivandrum

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We made a braemore yatra ,but only when we reached the place we came to know that the place is shutdowned because of some issues and maintanance and construction work going on.
So we decided to make a trekking through the forest in serach of a small waterfall locals said us about.
Do watch the full video to experience the amazing exploration we had through braemore ,mankayam forest plantation




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Tholady falls is a beautiful and pristine waterfall in Agasthyavanam Park Range, Kottor section forest, Trivandrum. Tholady falls is in Anchunazhika river, originated from Kathirumudi peak. Permission is required for visiting this waterfalls inside the forest. Permission can be obtained from Kottoor forest office. Tholday falls is at Kaithodu, ~10 KM from Kottor. There is motorable road available till Kaithodu, from there its a 15 mins walk passing through Kaithodu tribal settlement to reach Tholday falls

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Mankayam waterfalls,Trivandrum-Apt place for onday family outing.

This is situated at palode,Nedumangad.Mankayam was recently launched as a zone for ecotourism, managed by the State Forest Department.It is the best place to go for a oneday trip with family.

Kulathupuzha river near arippa tourist village

The Kallada River is one of two major rivers that flow through the Kollam District of Kerala, India. This River is formed by three Rivers, viz., Kulathupuzha, Chendurni, and Kalthuruthy which join near Parappar in Thenmala by the side of the Trivandrum-Shencottah road. It travels for 121 km, flowing through Punalur, Pathanapuram, Kunnathur, and Kallada before ending at Ashtamudi Lake. The Palaruvi Falls also feeds Kallada river. The Chalikkari Aar also joins Kallada a little downstream. These two rivers flow westward and fall into the Ashtamudi Lake.

The world of aadivasis in Arippa

Arippa is a beautiful place both in terms of aadivasi struggle for their land and livelihood as well as the way they have made it a hugely successful story. Its absolutely natural and the way all live together in complete harmony is to be emulated. On a certain day, when I visited and spoke to villagers, the youth presented this beautiful show.

Tourists coming to enjoy Arippa waterfall at risk

അടിസ്ഥാന സൌകര്യങ്ങളില്ലാത്തതിനാല്‍ തിരുവമ്പാടി അരിപ്പാറ വെള്ളച്ചാട്ടത്തിലെത്തുന്ന സഞ്ചാരികള്‍ കുഴങ്ങുന്നു. അപകട സൂചനാ ബോര്‍ഡുകള്‍ ഇല്ലാത്തത് അപകടം ക്ഷണിച്ചു വരുത്തുന്നതായും ആക്ഷപമുണ്ട്. അരിപ്പാറ വെള്ളച്ചാട്ടത്തില്‍ വീണ് 19 പേര്‍ ഇതുവരെ മരിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ടെങ്കിലും സുരക്ഷാ നടപടികള്‍ സ്വീകരിക്കാന്‍ അധികൃതര്‍ ഇതുവരെ തയ്യാറായിട്ടില്ല.

Braemore Tea estate ...Mankayam water falls A refreshing |Food and travel with echayaan

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Mankayam-The enchanting beauty of nature and waterfalls
Escape from the mad moments and your boring city life. Be on the lap of Mother Nature amidst the music and murmur of Mankayam Waterfalls . Open the treasure house of beautiful moments and memories. Cherish the pleasant and refreshing experience. Enjoy the harmony of nature in clean and green surroundings . Far away from human habitation experience the real delightful experience. It is an ideal place to unwind from the faster pace of life and regain your biorhythm in the cool serene surroundings. Rejuvenate your mind and body for action.The ambiance of this ecotourism spot is simply fascinating. The most captivating greenery of this spot amidst fascinating and enriching settings of pristine natural waterfalls is really refreshing.

Entry Time: 8 am to 4 p.m

This location is suitable for one day trip for nature lovers.

2. How to reach there from Thiruvananthapuram

It is better to use your own vehicle or hire some vehicle
Thiruvananthapuram-- Peroorkada—-Karakulam—Nedumangad —-Cullimanoor—- Nanniyode—-Palode—-Perinamala—-Guard Station .Turn Left — Mankayam—Brimore Estate


There is one small KSRTC Bus conducting service between Thampanoor and Brimore Estate
First Trip

Travel Time : 2 Hours and 15 Minutes

Starting from Thampanoor at 6.30 a.m and reaching Brimore at 8.45 am

Second Trip

Starting from Thampanoor at 4.00 pm and reaching Brimore at 6.30 pm

Return: 6.40 Pm from Brimore and reaching Thampanoor at 8.15 pm

For KSRTC Bus Timings, Visit: aanavandi.com

KSRTC Thiruvananthapuram: 0471 2323886 .24 Hrs
KSRTC Thiruvananthapuram: 0471 2323979 Office

3.Things to Do at Mankayam

Visit to the waterfalls and Bathing
Originating from the hill ranges of Chemunchi, the River Chittar, flowing down through the forests of Brimore creates a tributary named Mankayam River. There are two spectacular waterfalls. One is at Kalakayam, which is one of the biggest waterfalls in the area and the other at Kurissadi. The spectacular falls at Kalakayam and Kurisadi can be seen and enjoyed from view points provided by the Forest Authorities. The Kurisadi Ghat offers an excellent spot for bathing.With rich forest setting, the area in and around the waterfalls are overwhelmingly green. Shrubs to gigantic and lofty trees of evergreen and semi-evergreen grasslands are found here.

4. Food and Drinks

It is better to carry your own food and drinks
5 Tips

During rainy season leaches can be a problem.Carry some common salt/match box / lime solution calcium carbonate / pesticide spray like hit.
To enjoy the serene surroundings avoid visit on holidays.
While taking bath avoid the edges and deep places.
Avoid the deep places just below the waterfall.
Carry your swim wear.
Carry your food and water.
Avoid Plastics

BRAEMORE

ENTRY FEE:Rupees 200per head for adults and rupees 100 per vehicle

TIME:10 am to 6 pm for getting the pass

Brimore estate was originally established by the Europeans in 1800s and planted with Tea, Rubber, Coffee and other spices. The British had realized the beauty of the landscape and have preserved the same for us.The first checkpoint is the Mankayam eco-tourism zone office in the Palode range.We need to take the pass from the office for each person and camera, but which will not cost you more than 100 INR.From there on wards the restricted area is starting NO HORN, NO ALCOHOL, and NO PLASTIC zone.At the gate we need to sign in the visitor’s register along with vehicle details.Once we are done with this, security person will show us the estate office from where we need to collect another entry pass for traveling inside the estate property. This amazing hills were having the same climate nature of Braemore village in England and that’s why British have named it as Brimore. Thisestate was run by British before independence and now it’s owned by a Keralite. Although the estate is not functioning now because of labour conflicts, the cottage inside the estate are being given to tourists. There are 3 cottages with different tariff.The estate is comprised of about 765 acres rising from about 900 feet above sea level at the entrance to about 2200 feet above MSL.

There is a trekking path to Ponmudi from Brimore. It’s almost 8 KM with 2 or 3 hills to climb. It will take almost 2 hours to reach Ponmudi through the dense forest. There is one Ayyappa Temple inside the forest which is open only during the first of every Malayalam month. In the top of the hill, there is a bungalow owned by the estate owner.

TIPS AND GUIDANCE: There is KTDC cottages which renovated and named as Golden Peak is well maintained. Although the tariff is on the higher side which is 2000 rupees for a deluxe room per day. Jeep safari is also available on rent from 8AM to 6 PM for visiting various tourist spots. The jeep safari will cost 1500 INR for 5 persons. Take proper preparations for a forest trip and trekking.

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Mankayam Waterfalls, Brimore, Trivandrum Kerala.മങ്കയം വെള്ളച്ചാട്ടം

Mankayam is situated near Palode in Nedumangadu taluk at a distance of around 50 kms from Trivandrum at 500m above sea level. Mankayam has two waterfalls named as, Kalakayam and Kurisadi waterfalls which are fed by Mankayam river which is a tributary of the river Chittar.
This place is under an ecotourism project which includes locals too initiated by DTPC.
Apart from waterfalls , this place makes treking enthusiasists happy too. A trek over large boulders through the forest will take you to upper falls. Few minutes of walking from the parking will take you to the lower falls.The waterfall is active even on summers and has clear and cool water and surrounded by trees.
Toilet and dress changing facility is available here.

Treking trails

A half day medium level adventure treking from iruthalamoola to ayampara to see teh ayampara waterfall and a lot of wildlife.Locals are available as guides for the trekking.

Route

Trivandrum -nedumangadu – palode-peringamala-guard station – mankayam

Mankayam waterfalls....In Trivandrum...( തിരുവനന്തപുരം മങ്കയം വെള്ളചാട്ടം)

For Enquiries
Divisional Forest Office , Trivandrum:- 04712320637
DTPC Office , Trivandrum :- 04712315397
Forest Range Office :- 04722842122

Getting There
Nearest Railway station :- Trivandrum About 42Km
Nearest Airport :- Trivandrum. International Airport
About 49km

Entry Time :- 8am to 4pm

*How to reach from Trivandrum
.It is better to use your vehicle or hire some vehicle
Trivandrum➡perookada➡Karakulam ➡Nedumangadu➡Cullimanoor➡Nanniyode➡Palod➡Perinamal➡Guard Station (Turn Left)➡Mankayam➡Brimor Estate............

????There is one small KSRTC Bus conducting service between Thampanoor and Brimore Estate

Traveling time 2hr 15mints

Starting from thampanoor at 6.30 am and reaching Brimore 8.45am

Starting from thampanoor at 4.00pm and reaching Brimore at 6.30pm

Return:- 6:40 from Brimore and reaching at thampanoor at 8:15pm

KSRTC Trivandrum :- 04712323886

Top 5 Trekking Destinations in Trivandrum (Plastic free zones)

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Top 8 Benefits of Trekking
BY AUSTRALIAN WALKING HOLIDAYS ·

There’s nothing more satisfying and refreshing than spending time in the wilderness with nothing but your back pack. From quiet moments of self reflection, invigorating sights and challenging yourself in nature, trekking provides a number of benefits; both physical and mental.

Here are our top eight benefits of trekking and active holidays.

Overall improved fitness
One of the major benefits of trekking is that it improves your physical health immensely. Spending multiple hours on the trail, climbing around boulders, rock hopping and ascending hills gives your whole body a workout, improving your strength, agility and cardio fitness. It’s also a fantastic way to lose weight, in that if you carry a full pack, you can burn around 600 calories per hour while trekking. It sure beats spending the same amount of time indoors at the gym!

Reduces Stress
It’s hard to argue with science. A study in the The Proceedings of the National Acadamy of Science found that that “exposure to nature can counteract the negative effects of stress and anxiety: Those who completed the nature walk tended toward less rumination—the acute focus on one’s distress—than those who took the urban route”. Spending time outdoors on a trek or active holiday in nature is a perfect way to cleanse your mind from the stress and worries from home. Trekking often requires a person to be focussed on their activity, where the only distractions are majestic vistas and dramatic scenery. Ask any trekker and they’ll attest that spending time in the wilderness was one of the most relaxing times they’ve had.

Improves Cardiovascular strength
Regular trekking can increase cardiovascular strength as the heart has to pump harder to keep up with the oxygen demand while trekking. This increases blood flow to the muscles and the brain, improving the circulatory and respiratory system’s health. In addition, breathing in the fresh air and pure oxygen from the forest and trees keeps the respiratory system clean – a refreshing change from the city air, where 75% of air pollution is from vehicle emissions

Social benefits
Trekking with other people can create lifelong friendships. While trekking, you are able to spend time bonding with members of the group, motivating and encouraging each other to keep going and persevere when times get tough. Sharing the good memories and experiences that come with trekking can also help overcome differences, encourage an acceptance of different kinds of people and increase your ability to adjust and get along with others. Being out in nature also means that technology and social media is inaccessible, stimulating one-on-one conversations. You may very well find that the people you trek with become life-long friends after spending a week in the wilderness!

Softer skill development
The benefits of trekking don’t just apply to your physical, mental or social health – it can also benefit your management skills, believe it or not! When planning your trek, you may find yourself setting training targets, planning for the trek, organising your schedule, setting goals, learning how to adapt to change and developing your mental strength. These are all skills that are highly valued in the working world, and can be a foundation for personal growth that you may surprise you with a newfounded self confidence!

Cultural Understanding
Whether you’re trekking past sacred Aboriginal sites along the Larapinta Trail, past ancient rock paintings that are thousands of years old along the Jatbula Trail, or visiting destinations rich with Aboriginal and European history on Flinders Island, there is an opportunity to gain insight into the history, lifestyle and food habits of the different cultures of a land. With this insight comes an understanding of the land that can lead to a much deeper appreciation of the area and the respect that you give it.

Wildlife encounters
Does the idea of walking in remote wilderness as wombats cross the trail ahead, wedge tailed eagles fly above and padmelons hop around the campsite as the sun sets in the distance appeal to you? We don’t blame you! This is one of the many wildlife scenarios that trekkers encounter on the Overland Track in Tasmania, where a visit into the wilderness also equates to a visit into the wildlife homeland! Wildlife and bird watching is one of the many highlights while on a trek, and can give a unique insight into the ecosystems of a destination.

Inner Cleanse
While trekking, you’re much less likely to drink coffee or alcohol, but you’ll drink plenty of H20 and eat wholefoods. Consuming nothing but goodness for a week or more has positive outcomes for inner health. You’ll feel fantastic, your skin rejuvinates and there is definitely empowerment when the body goes a la naturale.

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