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Palaruvi Waterfalls
Tourist attraction
Waterfall tumbling down a sheer rock face, with a walkway to a viewing platform & picnic areas.
4.50 (4.2K reviews)
(~4.21 km from centre)
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Thenmala Dam
Tourist attraction
ππ The dam has a beautiful view and a scary view, which is a great experience for trekkers.
Thenmala Dam, built across Kallada river is one of the famous landmarks of Kollam. We can experience an awesome ambience by reaching down near the bottom of the dam. The strong drizzle of water droplets gives a...
4.30 (2.5K reviews)
(~9.3 km from centre)
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Thenmala Ecotourism
Tour agency
Source for information on hiking, biking, boating & camping in the lush forests of Thenmala.
4.20 (2.3K reviews)
(~10 km from centre)
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Aryankavu Ayyappan Temple
Hindu temple
ππ Super place its very green and calm. Your mind will definitly get relaxed here.Aryankavu is famous for its Ayyappan temple. The Ayyappa Temple at Aryankavu in Kollam District is one among the five most important temples dedicated to Lord Ayyappa in Kerala. The shrine is also known as Aryankavu Shast...
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
(~0.11 km from centre)
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Thenmala Reserve Forest
Tourist attraction
Forest reserve with a dam, waterfall & lush hills offering a scenic setting for hiking & boating.
4.40 (2.1K reviews)
(~4.69 km from centre)
7
Leisure Zone and Sculpture Garden
Tourist attraction
Lush forested park with a riverside walkway, suspension bridge & a nature-themed sculpture garden.
4.10 (1.8K reviews)
(~9.84 km from centre)
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Orchard Valley Resort
Resort hotel
π Rooms and their service was good, View from the Rooms were Nice. Availability of Swimming pool is added Advantage. Best place to enjoy with friends and Family.
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
(~7.57 km from centre)
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Rosemala View Point
Tourist attraction
ππ It is 10 km from the main road to the view point. At least half of it is off road drive. The view is amazing in the rainy season. In summer there is not much water in the catchment area. In rain the road will become a mud road. Tickets are 50 rs per person.
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
(~7.24 km from centre)
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Adventures Zone, Thenmala Ecotourism
Tourist attraction
π A passably amusing escapade in Thenmala. The walk down the rugged stone path leads to the adventure zone. There you would find the board walk, rope cross, rope tunnel, boating, flying fox, river cross, water walk in the inflated ball, vertical net climb, cycling, shooting and Kidsβ Park.
The area i...
4.10 (533 reviews)
(~9.38 km from centre)
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Rajathottam view Point
Nature preserve
ππ Such an underrated place. I didn't expect it turn out to be such a great experience. One will have to ride a few kilometers to get to the bottom. You'll have to hike from there. The walk through the bushes will add on to your experience. If you want to catch the view from the top try to reach there...
4.60 (434 reviews)
(~5.91 km from centre)
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Ambanad Hills
Tourist attraction
ππ Very beautiful nature. Peaceful place. We can see greenery everywhere. Nice place for a small enjoyable trip.
4.40 (385 reviews)
(~7.92 km from centre)
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Thenmala Dam Bridge
Bridge
π A fentastic tourist please it gives more fun and new cultures of nature
Kuttta vanji botting available there
4.40 (278 reviews)
(~9.78 km from centre)
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KTDC MOTEL Restaurant
Family restaurant
π Decent meals available here. located just opposite to palaruvi entrance. Fish fry meals: 133rs.
$$ $$
3.30 (275 reviews)
(~1.33 km from centre)
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Madhuvanam Resorts
Resort hotel
π Very very bad.. Resort.. Worst resort I'll ever seen.. Behaviour of staffs is very bad... Food is not good and costly...
$35/night
4.50 (266 reviews)
(~2.13 km from centre)
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'S' Bend
Tourist attraction
ππ Steep gradient Drive very carefully .
Inverted S shaped curve .. near kerala TN border inside TamilNadu state .. the railway bridge cross the road at the Schencotta side of the S bend. Beautiful landscape all around.
Fairly heavy traffic at times.. Lorries and buses have a tough time negotiating th...
4.30 (239 reviews)
(~3.81 km from centre)
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KUNTARU DAM
Park
π A small dam but very beautiful natural scenery. Nearby a few waterfalls are there. Good place for picnic.
4.40 (232 reviews)
(~7.67 km from centre)
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Thenmala Heritage
Resort hotel
π Neat, clean, safe, great location, good views. They have a small garden and a lawn which is great. The caretaker and housekeeping staff are very friendly. Food can be ordered.
The only downside is rooms are extremely compact and not well ventilated.
$24/night
4.40 (186 reviews)
(~3.8 km from centre)
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aryankavu restaurant
Indian restaurant
π This is the last restaurant which serves Kerala style food if you are crossing the border to Tamil Nadu. Don't expect any great food here. Just an average country restaurant.
$$ $$
3.90 (182 reviews)
(~0.43 km from centre)