Perumathura....Muthalapozhi...Thiruvananthapuram ..tourist destination

Perumathura is a small village located in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. it is a developing tourist destination. Hundreds of local tourists throng this area which is known for its beach, coconut groves, Muthalapozhibackwaters and village life.

The newly constructed Perumathura Bridge, connecting Thazampally and Perumathura provides easy access to Trivandrum city with Kollam.

The village is bounded in the east by the Kadinamkulam Kayal, in the west by the Arabian Sea and in the north by the Muthala Pozhi. Perumathura is about 29 km north of Thiruvananthapuram .
The village got its name from the late king Cheraman Perumal. The word 'Perumathura' means 'the residence of Perumal'.

Muthalapozhi in Perumathura in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala (India) has become a famous tourist destination in Thiruvananthapuram.

Perumathura is about 23 km from Trivandrum International Airport. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station are 29 km away. National Highway 47 passes 10 km away from the village.

 The main attractions are the sea wall constructed at both sides of the estuary  lined with tetrapods and the bridge in this breakwater tourism location. It is a beautiful location where you can see the beauty of ‘Gods own Country’ with coconut trees, snake boats, sandy beaches, cool breeze etc.

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Masinagudi tourist places ...in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu,

Masinagudi is a small hill station that offers untouched and unhindered nature to explore.

Hill-station, Scenic, Wildlife

 The most famous activity is to observe the training sessions of Elephnats at the Theppakadu Elephant Camp. Also visit the Mudumalai national park to sight some of the rare animals and birds. Also visit the Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta temple to satiate your desire of connecting to God. A perfect spot to enthrall oneself with bird watching as well as admiring the lush green tea plantations in the surroundings.

The most interesting thing about Masinagudi tourist places is that they are for everyone. From adventure seekers and nature lovers to wildlife photographers and explorers, Masinagudi has treats to delight all kind of tourists.

Masinagudi has some gem of the places for wildlife lovers to explore and experience wildlife and nature from a minimal distance. 
Timing: Elephant Safari - Morning: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM; Evening: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Safari Fee: Indian Visitors: Rs. 1,120 per trip; Foreign Visitor: Rs. 11,600 per trip

 Theppakadu Elephant Camp is one of those gems which are equally loved by wildlife lovers, wildlife photographers, nature enthusiasts and wanderers. Located close to Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, this elephant camp is home to huge number of elephants. Elephants are trained here.

 It was declared an elephant camp in 1972, and since then, it has been enticing tourists coming to Masinagudi for varied wildlife experiences. If you have never fed an elephant in your life, this place gives you an opportunity to do so in a controlled environment. A must-try activity here is a thrill-filled elephant safari that you must not skip.

 It is located in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, and is one of the five ranges in Mudumalai National Park. Masinagudi lies at a distance of 30 km from the famous hill station, Ooty. 

Majorly known for its biodiversity and wildlife spaces, Masinagudi is frequented by tourists all year round. Lush green forests, inhabited by a wide array of flora and fauna species, stunning tall waterfalls, gushing rivers offering animals sightings, and picture-perfect landscapes are just a few of the attributes that make Masinagudi a must visit place.

If you long for the adventure of wildlife safaris and love being surrounded by the wild, Masinagudi is the ultimate destination. Wildlife spaces like Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park and Theppakadu Elephant Camp make it a wildlife hotspot. 

Besides, there is a lot to explore in Masinagudi even for those who are all about nature. Such places to visit in Masinagudi are Moyar River and Pykara Lake. 

 Masinagudi is an apt place that surprises explorers wanting with it nature has blessed it with. It is the kind of destination that offers a variety of experiences and numerous places to explore in such great numbers that a few days in Masinagudi cannot suffice.

 places to explore

Masinagudi Jeep Safari

Maravakandy Dam

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Adventure Jungle Stay in Masinagudi

Moyar River

Trekking in Masinagudi

Languages
Tamil, Kannada & English

Altitude
939m

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Horse, (Equus caballus)

Horse, (Equus caballus), a hoofed, herbivorous mammal of the family Equidae.
It comprises a single species, Equus caballus, whose numerous varieties are called breeds.
 Before the advent of mechanized vehicles, the horse was widely used as a draft animal, and riding on horseback was one of the chief means of transportation.

The horse is one of two extant subspecies of Equus ferus. It is an odd-toed ungulate mammal belonging to the taxonomic family Equidae.
The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature, Eohippus, into the large, single-toed animal of today.

Horses can sleep both lying down and standing up. Horses can run shortly after birth. Domestic horses have a lifespan of around 25 years. A 19th century horse named ‘Old Billy’ is said to have lived 62 years. Horses have around 205 bones in their skeleton. Horses have been domesticated for over 5000 years. Horses are herbivores (plant eaters). Horses have bigger eyes than any other mammal that lives on land. Because horse’s eyes are on the side of their head they are capable of seeing nearly 360 degrees at one time. Horses gallop at around 44 kph (27 mph). The fastest recorded sprinting speed of a horse was 88 kph (55 mph). Estimates suggest that there are around 60 million horses in the world. Scientists believe that horses have evolved over the past 50 million years from much smaller creatures. A male horse is called a stallion. A female horse is called a mare. A young male horse is called a colt. A young female horse is called a filly. Ponies are small horses.  .  Scientific Classification: Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Perrisodactyla Family Equidae Genus Equus Species caballus,

Lifespan: 25 – 30 years

Speed: 40 – 48 km/h (Galloping)

Scientific name: Equus caballus

Mass: 380 – 1,000 kg (Adult)

Gestation period: 11 – 12 months

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Grapes.... The Queen Of Fruits (theni..cumbam...)

 

The Queen Of Fruits

Grapes are known as "The Queen of Fruits", and are categorized into three variants based on their color – red, green, and black/blue. We are Cultivating black/blue color seeded grapes. This wonderful and flavorful fruit not only adds vibrance and appeal to your food, but is also very beneficial. Grapes contain immunity-boosting vitamin C, simple sugars that provide instant energy, and antioxidants that are anti-inflammatory. 

       

Skin & Hair Benefits

While all grapes have a substantial amount of antioxidants and nutrients, black/blue grapes are the healthiest to use in a natural beauty regimen. That's right, these grapes ain't just for making wine : they have a boatload of healthy benefits that can aid in our skin and hair care routine as well.If you are looking for a natural ingredient to help restore your faith in your beauty routine, these grape uses will hook your springtime regimen up

Grape With Seeds

Health Benefits of Eating Whole Grape Seeds: Although not particularly tasty, whole grape seeds are completely edible, and scientific evidence suggests that they are good for you, too. Packed with essential fatty acids, amino acids, and powerful flavonoids (such as proanthocyanidins), these little bitter seeds have been associated with a whole slew of health benefits. Eating grape seeds on a regular basis may, for example, improve cardiovascular health, reduce leg swelling and varicose veins, provide some protection against certain types of cancer, offer weight loss benefits, treat depression.

       

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The sambar deer

The sambar deer is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent, southern China, and Southeast Asia that is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2008.

Scientific name: Rusa unicolor

Conservation status: Vulnerable (Population decreasing) 

Kingdom: Animalia

Gestation period: 246 days 

Habits and Lifestyle

Sambars are mostly nocturnal and they rest during the day under the cover of heavy forest. They are solitary but sometimes form small groups during breeding seasons. Groups of 6 females or fewer, along with their dependent young may be seen traveling together.
 Young males form groups close to females, with males older then six years being typically solitary. Male animals are nomadic and will establish their territory primarily during the breeding season. They often gather near water, and they are good swimmers, being able to easily swim with their body fully submerged with only their head above water. Their senses are highly developed, which is of assistance in detecting predators.
When they perceive danger, they make a repetitive honking call.
 

Diet and Nutrition

Sambars are herbivores, eating various grasses, foliage, fruits, leaves, water plants, herbs, buds, berries, bamboo, stems and bark, as well as a wide range of shrubs and trees.

Sambars are polygynous, one male mating with multiple females.

 Males are very aggressive at the time of the breeding season. They guard their breeding territory and attract female deer by means of vocal displays and smell. 

There is no specific breeding season, though it most commonly takes place between from September and January. Usually just one fawn is born, after a gestation period of about 9 months. Calves at birth are very active. Their hair is brown with lighter spots, which soon disappear.
 They stay with their mothers for approximately 2 years.

Populations have declined substantially due to severe hunting, insurgency, and industrial exploitation of habitat. 

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Auroville...Matrimandir.

Auroville wants to be a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities.
The purpose of Auroville is to realise human unity.





Vision
...a place where the needs of the spirit and the care for progress would get precedence over the satisfaction of desires and passions, the seeking for pleasures and material enjoyments.

 Visitors and guests should bear in mind that the Matrimandir is not a ‘tourist’ site; it is a place for individual silent concentration. A place which should be visited in an appropriate physical and mental state.

Auroville is an experimental community in southern India. It was founded in 1968 by the spiritual leader Mirra Alfassa as a town where people from all over the world could live in harmony. Its focal point is the Matrimandir, a futuristic, spherical temple covered in gold discs. Auroville Botanical Gardens protects the region’s tropical dry evergreen forest.

Visits to Matrimandir are free of cost. Bookings for passes to Matrimandir cannot be done by agents, guides or tour operators.

Passes for the Matrimandir Viewing Point can be obtained for free at Auroville's Visitors' Centre, after watching a short introductory video on the Matrimandir.

Timing for issuing of Passes at the Visitors' Centre: 

Passes Issued: Mon. to Sat., 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Sunday, 9.00 a.m. - 13.00 p.m. only

Sunday Afternoons Closed

• Advance booking is required for every concentration in the Inner Chamber or Petal Meditation Rooms. A booking may be made:
  
  
  • by calling (0413) 2622204 between 10 and 11.30 am any day except Tuesday or
  • by email to mmconcentration@auroville.org.in from 3 days in advance up to 7 days in advance.  Confirmation of such bookings will be done by return mail with booking numbers and other details.
  Concentration time in the Inner Chamber
  
  • 9.35 to 10.05 am.
  • Last entry allowed into the Inner Chamber: 9.45 am.
  Concentration time in one of the Petal Meditation Rooms
  
  • 9.30 to 10.45 am 
  • The 12 meditation rooms are normally open all at the same time, but occasionally only a few may be open on a particular day.  
  • Passes are issued for only one room per visit.
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  • Country	India
    State	Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
    District	Viluppuram

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EAGLE

Eagle, any of many large, heavy-beaked, big-footed birds of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae (order Falconiformes).

Eagle is a magnificent bird of prey that is native to north america amazing hunters eagles have eyesight that is five to six times sharper than a persons they can spot small prey from a mile away
eagles are carnivores and hunt during the day

Eagles are monogamous. They mate for life and use the same nest each year. They tend to nest in inaccessible places, incubating a small clutch of eggs for six to eight weeks. The young mature slowly, reaching adult plumage in the third or fourth year.

 They nest in the tops of the tallest trees and hunt macaws, monkeys, and sloths. It is becoming increasingly rare, particularly in Mexico and Central America.
 It is an endangered species.

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Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve is a protected area and tiger reserve along the Western Ghats in the Erode District of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

 An area of 1,40,924 ha is declared as Tiger Reserve on 15.03.2013 from erstwhile Wild Life Sanctuary with an area of 1,41,161 ha.

 In 2013, it became the fourth tiger reserve as a part of Project Tiger in the state of Tamil Nadu. 

 It comprises of 2 divisions; Sathyamangalam and Hasanur with District headquarters at Erode.

This area holds a significant population of tiger, and it is also contiguous to other Tiger conservation landscapes like Billigiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, Sigur Plateau, Mudumalai National Park and Bandipur National Park Nagarahole .

 The sanctuary covers parts of Sathyamangalam taluk and Gobichettipalayam taluk of Erode District in north western Tamil Nadu. 

The region is also a part of Nilgiri-Eastern Ghats Elephant Reserve and is an abode to about 800 to 1000 Elephants as per Synchronised Elephant Census conducted during 2012.

The Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is the confluence of two distinct geographical regions of bio diversity landscape; Western Ghat and Eastern Ghat.

Wildlife

Apart from Tigers, the region is noted for Elephants, Gaur, Black Buck, Four Horned Antelope, Leopard, Hyena, Wild dog, White Backed Vulture, variety of primates, deers, civets, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fishes and other creatures.

Birds

Many bird species including treepies, bulbuls, babblers, mynahs and crows were noted.. A total of 230 species of birds were recorded in the survey.

In 2010, a small population of critically endangered Indian vulture (Gyps indicus) and three other species of vultures were discovered to be thriving in the Moyar river valley.

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Dilrose: my drive from gundlupete to HIMAVAD GOPALASWAMY HILL (temple)

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Dilrose: my moon shoot

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Kumarakom

Kumarakom is a village on Vembanad Lake in the backwaters of Kerala, southern India. It’s laced with canals, where houseboats ply the waters.

The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, Darters, Herons, Teals, Waterfowls, Cuckoo, Wild Duck and migratory birds like the Siberian Stork visit here in flocks and fascinate all visitors

 In the lake, Pathiramanal Island is a haven for rare migratory birds. Ancient Thazhathangady Mosque is east of Kumarakom.

The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. .

An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options.




Accomadation....ktdc...

Address: Kavanattinkara, Kumarakom, Kerala

Phone: kumarakom bird sanctuary 0481 252 5864

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 13 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 94 km

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