Echo Tourism – Kaivalyadhamam , Viruthi, Palakkad, Kerala , India.
The ecologically significant 34 km wide Palakkad Gap bordered with densely forested Vadamala (Northern Mountain) and Thenmala (Southern Mountain) is a fault zone region of the Western Ghats- the UNESCO has recognized this region as an important sensitive Bio- diversity ‘Hot Spot” region of the world is endowed with immense natural beauty and has a rich wealth of medicinal flora and fauna. The source region of Kerala’s largest river Bharathapuzha, that is also known as the Chulliyum Peraru and the Nilanadi originates from the Anaimalai hills of western Ghat with two major tributaries of the Gayathripuzha and the Amaravathi/ Chittur puzha act as the artery of this region which adds water to the tributaries gives echo friendly beautiful sceneries. By staying at the Viruthi Kaivalyadhamam Heritage home stay and Yoga and Dhyana (Meditation) Centre, with a short field trips to each ecologically significant sites, you can enjoy the beauty of the Hill views with extensive Forest, Tea, Coffee and orange Farm lands, wild life sanctuaries, trekking and natural water pools.
Short morning and evening walks to the village promise panoramic views of Eco-spots, nearby hill stations and other entertainment centers.
Visitors who stay overnight can opt to bathe in natural springs and take part in trekking across Seetharukundru Thenmala Valley. They can also experience the verdant Nelliyampathi hill station, the UNESCO recognized Silent Valley national Park, Parambikulam Wild life Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve, or trek across Dhoni forests. Other attractions include several heritage villages and dams, as well as the Attapady Hills known for their unique tribal culture.
As Viruthi Kaivalyadhamam Homestay is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, guests can experience the incredible diversity and charm of both these South Indian states.
Palakkad
Parambikulam
Nelliampathi
Enjoy the neighboring Field Trips Between 7 Am & 7 PM
Thenmala Valley views, waterfalls and trekking
Dam sites at the foot hill regions with a beautiful natural sceneries.
Nelliyampathy Hill Station : Queen and Ootty of kerala- Tea and Coffee Plantations and Orange Farms & Natural Garden Valley views
Silent Valley National park : of UNESCO recognized world Heritage site of Western ghat
Parambikkulam Tiger wild Life sanctuary of Western Ghats
Dhoni Forest Trekkin, Palakkad Tippu Sulthan Fort and Malampuzha Garden
Wallpara Hill station
Wazhachal – Athirapally Waterfall
Attappady tribal Settlement
Kodaikanal Hill Station (one or two days),
Ooty Hill Station (one or two days)
Nil Giri Biosphere of Western Ghats – UNESCO recognised most prominent Bio- Diversity echo spot region of the world
Silent valley national park kerala
Thenmala Valley views
Athirapally Waterfall
Home Stay arrangement at Perumbavoor , Kochi
12 KM away from Cochin International Airport on Special Request
Ayurvedha Doctor on Call for Wellness Treatment assistance.
Feel the Beauty of Cochin Echo and Cultural Heritage Tourist Centers- Assistance to visit: ( Number of days- Visitors’ Choice)
Kalady-Ashrams (6 KM Distance) –International Pilgrimage Centre- The Birth Place of Sree Sankaracharya.Sankaracharya Stupam, Advaidha Ashram, Sreeramakrishnamadam and Veda padasala, Poorna River and Sreekrishna Temple
Malayattoor International pilgrimage Centre ( 15 KM distance)- St. Thomas Church, Periyar River Lake View- natural Bath
Thettekkad Bird Life Sanctuary.
Kallil Rock Art Jaina Temple- 10 KM Distance- (2000 Years Old)
Iringole Kavu & Naganchery Mana ( 2 KM Distance- One of the largest and oldest echo pilgrim centre)
Boothathan Kettu- Boating and Echo and Trekking Route( 15 KM Distance)
Kodanadu and Kaprikadu elephant Shelter & Erumadam
Panayeliporu- Trekking Route and River Bath (20 KM)
Kochin City & Boating, Wellington Island and mattanchery Juish Church (30 to 40 KM distance).