Thenmala
Thenmala, India's first planned ecotourism destination invites you to experience adventure like never before. ‘Thenmala’ translates to 'Honey Hill' and so it is no surprise that high-quality honey is exported from this area.
A natural habitat of diverse flora and fauna, this unique place harbours fragile ecosystem. Thenmala was selected by the World Tourism Organisation as one of the world's best eco-friendly projects.
The adventure zone here offers mountain biking, trekking, rock climbing, river crossing etc. The leisure zone here has an amphitheatre, Nakshatravanam, a sculpture garden etc.
Contact
Thenmala Dam Junction
Thenmala P.O. 691308 Kollam District
Kerala, India
E-mail: info@thenmalaecotourism.com
Website: http://www.thenmalaecotourism.com/
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Thenmala - India's first planned Ecotourism destination, Kollam
Thenmala, India's first planned Ecotourism destination, is gaining popularity due to its unique vistas, bio-diversity and functioning. Situated about 72kms from Thiruvananthapuram, in the district of Kollam, Thenmala Ecotourism shares its resources with the famous Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary at the foothills of the Western Ghats.
