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Agasthyamala is added into the list of biosphere reserves

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The UNESCO has added Agasthyamala of the Western Ghats into the list of Biosphere reserves. This is indeed a welcoming move by the organization which has found out the importance of Agasthyamala, which is a part of the Western Ghats. Older than the Himalaya mountains, the mountain chain of the Western Ghats represents geomorphic features of immense importance with unique biophysical and ecological processes. Agasthyamala is second highest peak of the Western Ghats. The Agasthyakoodam pilgrimage and trekking is great experience for all nature lovers and adventurers. The Agasthyamala biosphere reserve is also home to around 2000 species of the plants having rare and immense medicinal uses. Researchers require special permission to enter into the deep forests of the Agasthyamalai. Agasthyakoodam Trekking The pilgrimage/trekking season in the Agasthyamala occurs every year for around 3 months. The Kerala Forest Department has restricted the number of Agasthyakoodam trekking pass to 100 per day. Passes are issued from the Forest department office in PTP Nagar, Trivandrum, Kerala as well through online website http://www.forest.kerala.gov.in . Reaching Agasthyamala Agasthyarkoodam is around 76 …

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Agasthyakoodam, A journey which remains in you forever

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Agasthyakoodam (Agasthyarkoodam), the second highest point of the Western Ghats is a must visit place for a traveler who seeks adventure, and nature at its most pure form. Once you complete the journey, you will understand that it’s not the mountains that we conquer, it’s our heart and soul. Agasthyakoodam trekking is certainly not the difficult of all, but it gives you the perfect start to go for more. Agasthayakoodam is one of the best trekking places in Kerala and have significant role in the Kerala tourism map. The warm rays of sun through the cold breeze greeted us as we rode towards the Bonacaud forest office from Vithura. Till Vithura, though there are some risky curves, the road is generally in good condition. After the Vithura town, the road towards Bonacaud, which is precisely indicated by the Kerala Tourism Department, requires more attention to the drivers. The roads become steeper, curvy and rough as you move towards the forest office. On the way, there is a check post (which is generally opened during the …

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Best trekking places in kerala

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Agasthyarkoodam trekking Agasthyarkoodam (Agasthyakoodam) is the second highest peak in Kerala and one of the best trekking places in Kerala. The mountains are almost at a height of 6,129 ft. above sea level. The trek to the peak is almost 28 km from the Bonacaud and it will take 2 days to complete the trekking. View from Agasthyarkoodam This trek can offer an experience like never before. One will never disappointed in the trekking because it can offer such an amazing delight of spectacular views. Definitely this is an experience of exploration. The splendor of nature, the stillness in the valleys, the astounding views of vegetation, the ardent display of Flora and fauna, the delight of tenderness in the air all will be a new experience for the traveler. Unlike other trekking places, Agashyarkoodam trekking needs permission from the Kerala Forest Department and we have the provision to book the same online from their official website As per the latest information it will cost 500 INR per head and maximum 100 people are allowed in …