Dear Anne,
After the Enjoyments in Palaruvi, we started our journey to Thenmala. THENMALA - the land of rivers , dams , of nature' s true and Unexplored beauty.
Unique scenic beauty and hillocks of high lush evergreen forests......
Thenmala's ecotourism is India's first planned eco-tourism destination. Located in the foothills of the Western Ghats, in Kerala's Kollam district, Thenmala is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A government-managed facility, this unique destination offers great opportunities for adventure and leisure, along with being one with nature.
It's an ideal spot for any and every type of vacation seeker and offers lush green forests, butterfly safaris, musical dancing fountains, and adventure activities such as trekking, hiking and night camping.
Ecological tourism is the next step in responsible tourism and the Thenmala Ecotourism area focusses on preserving, protecting and even improving the environment.
The Thenmala dam is the second largest irrigation project in Kerala, India. It impounds the longest reservoir in the state and water from the reservoir is also used for power generation. The dam was started in 1961 under the Kallada Irrigation and Tree Crop development project with an original cost of Rs. 13.28 crores. The revised estimate of Rs. 728 crores at the 1999 schedule of rates made the cost escalation to be reported at 5,356 per cent. The ayacut targeted was 61630 hectares and 92800 hectares . Though the project was targeted for completion, and priority in allocation was given during Ninth Plan, it could not be completed and commissioned fully.It is now a centre of attraction at Thenmala and an ecotourism destination, with boating available on the reservoir, which is bordered on both sides by the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary.
The boating through the reservoir was excited a lot. We of 25 people were in the boat and it was memorable moments. The water splashes through the air, the water wave were created a path for us. The crystal clear water reflects our images showing the wonder of nature. The reservoir was surrounded by dense forests and long plants. It seems an infinite view of water , some small wooden pieces were floating in water seems fishes.
The journey was relaxing and accelerating our thoughts close to nature......
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