Agasthyarkoodam
Location : 70 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Attractions : Rare herbs and medicial plants.
The Agasthya forest believed to have been the abode of age Agasthya,a
character from mythology.Trekking trails Thick forests
Agasthyarkoodam, the spectacular peak in the Western
Ghats rises to a
majestic 1890 m in the form of a sharp cone. A haven of rare herbs and
medicinal plants, its slopes are a breathtaking sight when they transform
into colourful glades of the 'Neelakurinji', a flower which blooms only
once in twelve years.
Women are not allowed up the peak. The aborigins here believe that sage
Agasthya, a mythological character who lived here was a confirmed bachelor,
hence they dislike the presence of strange women. The season from December
2'nd week to February is advocated for trekking for which a forest pass
has to be obtained from the Wildlife Warden, Forest Dept., P.T.P.Nagar,
Thiruvananthapuram.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station : Thiruvananthapuram central, about 61 km
from Bonocaud.
Nearest airport : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about
69 km from Bonocaud.
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