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Kulathupuzha
About Kulathupuzha
Far From City: 49 kms from city center
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About Kulathupuzha
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Time Required:1 day
Places To Visit in Kulathupuzha
Kulathupuzha Temple
Kulathupuzha is a famous pilgrimage centre because of Sastha Temple which is located on the banks of River Kulathupuzha. It is dedicated to Bala Sastha and Ayyappa and is of great religious importance to the believers and followers of Bala Sastha. According to a legend, the temple was built by Raja of Pandalam, but it was only years later that the Idol was discovered by a Brahmin. The temple architecture is a perfect illustration of ancient Kerala architecture. Feeding the fish (in the pond surrounding the temple) puffed peanuts or rice is believed to be customary. The temple also arranges an annual procession during Vishnu Mahotsavam. Thousands of devotees flock the village to become a part of this auspicious festival.
Timings: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dairy Farm
The Dairy Farm at Kulathupuzha is a high tech farm that was launched as the Indo-Swiss Modern Dairy Farm Project. The farm uses new end technology and modern machinery for their daily activities of feeding, milking and shed management.
Kulathupuzha Forest Reserve
The forests reserve expands over an area of over 1000 square kilometre and come under the southern reserve forests of the South-Indian state of Kerala. They are classified as tropical-wet, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests. A major area of these reserves is also used for teak, eucalyptus and acacia plantations.
Kattilapara
Kattilapara is an attraction apt for adventure freaks and offers some adventure and recreational sports like trekking, wildlife safari, jungle safari etc.
Bharatheepuram Oil Palm Plantations
They are located very near to the Sastha Temple. The plantations are about 40 years old and are considered as an agricultural asset in Kerala.
Best time to visit Kulathupuzha
The best time to visit Kulathupuzha is between October and February as the weather is quite pleasant with the maximum temperature going as high as 32 degrees Celcius and the minimum as low as 22 degrees Celcius. March to May are summer months when the maximum temperature could go as high as 37 degrees Celcius with a minimum temperature of about 25 degrees Celcius. June through September are monsoon months that receive an average annual rainfall of over 598 mm.
How to Reach Kulathupuzha
Air:The closest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport which is about 65 kilometres from the village of Kulathupuzha. You can hail a taxi from the airport to reach the village.
Rail:The nearest railhead is the Thenmala railway station which is about 13 kilometres away from the village. You can hire a taxi from outside the railway station to reach Kulathupuzha via Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmala road.
Road:Kulathupuzha is easily accessible by road from Trivandrum via Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmala road which is just about 60 kilometres from the village. There are government and private buses available on this route which are a cheap mode of transportation. If you prefer comfortable travel, you can hire a taxi from Trivandrum.
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Tips
1. Parking space is available near the temple area.2. The river current could be strong, be careful while entering the river water.3. Wear appropriate gear suitable for the adventure activities.4. While visiting the temple, follow a conservative dress code.
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