RUBBER..............PLANT

An exotic plant,rubber has reached kerala when dutch colonialists introduced the rubber plant to kerala.botanically known as havea brasiliensis,rubber is endemic to south America.it produces sticky white latex that is collected and processed to produce natural rubber.

kerela is the leading rubber plantation state in India.rubber is cultivated in most of the highlands and midland areas

The rubber is harvested by rubber tappers who make a long curving cut on the outer bark of the trunk of the rubber tree.the latex from within tree seeps to the surface of the cut and trickles down the cut into a container tied to the tree by the rubber tapper.

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS in KERALA..

-NH 17 = THALAPPADY-EDAPPALLY                                          420.777 KM

-NH 47= WALAYAR-KALIYIKKAVILA                                        416.800 KM

-NH 47 A=WELLINGTON ISLAND TO KOCHI BYPASS           5.920     KM

-NH 49= BODIMETTU-MUVATTUPUZHA-KOCHI                     167.593 KM

-NH 208=KOLLAM-ARYANKAVU-THIRUMANGALAM           81.280 KM

-NH 212=KOZHIKODE-KALLINGEL                                           117.600 KM

-NH 213=KOZHIKODE-PALAKKAD                                            125.300 KM

-NH 220=KOLLAM-KOTTAYAM-KUMILY-THENI                      190.300 KM

SCHWANNOMA surgery..(BRAIN TUMOR)

Schwannoma is a benign

nerve sheeth tumor composed of schwann cells which normally produce the insulating myelin sheeth covering peripheral nerves

schwannoma are very homogeneous tumors consisting only of schwann cells.the tumor cells always stay outside the nerve but the tumor itself may either push aside or up against bony structures causing damage to the nerve.schwannomas are relatively slow growing..

ELEPHANT REHABILITATION CENTER (KAPPUKAD)..tourist center in kerala(india)

 Its an part of agasthyavanam biological park circle

Elephant have been an integral part of India's history,tradition,myth and culture.they have been captured,tamed,domesticated and bred in captivity.they have been used in battle,hunting,religious and ceremonial occasions and to manage other elephants.the giant beats enjoy a very special place in the minds of people and culture of kerala.

LOCATION

The rehabilitation centre is located 3 kms from kottor and 30 km from trivandrum city.from kovalam the access is through balaramapuram-kattakkada.the site is flanked by waters of neyyar reservoir and moist deciduous forests and grass lands

TIME TO VISIT

Morning between 9.30 and 11.30 is ideal.it is the time when elephants are bathed and fed

JOIN ELEPHANT BATH

Bathing of elephants in the reservoir is interesting to watch.visitors can also lend a helping hand to the mahout in scrubbing the elephant to clean them

EXPERIENCE ELEPHANT RIDE

visitors can experience the thrill of an elephant ride in the centre

ENJOY FEEDING ELEPHANTS

Cooked rice and jaggery are made in to the shape of balls and feed into their mouth.visitors are permitted to go near elephant to witness this lovely seen

WATCH ELEPHANT 

BEHAVIOUR

Observing different moods of elephants is very interesting...

STAY IN FOREST HOSTELS

Nature enthusiasts,elephant lovers,nature study tour groups etc can stay in the forest hostels available at the center.essential catering facilities are attached to the hostels

TREKKING PACKAGES

ONE DAY TREKKING TO KATTADIKKUNNU(4 KMS)

TWO DAYS TREKKING TO MEENMUTTY FALLS(15 KMS)

THREE DAY TREKKING TO MEENMUTTY-THEERTHAKKARRA-AGASTHYARKOODAM.

DOS and DONT'S in this place

Observe total silence and discipline in the centre

Do not smoke and consume alcoholic drinks in the centre

Do not disturb or tease the elephants

Do not harm the Eco system of the locality

Do not attempt to swim in the reservoir

Do not pollute reservoir

Do not litter surroundings of the centre

Keep the centre a plastic free zones

Trekkers are advised to use jungle boots and leech proof socks

Avoid perfumes when approaching elephants it may irritate them

Keep a watch  on children accompanying you

Do not collect plant materials from the locality

Respect local culture and heritages

Obey the instructions of the guides and officials

Carry drinking water and snacks during trekking