Tourism
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| Maruthom Forest,Malom |
1. Malom Wildlife Sanctuary
Malom Wildlife Sanctuary of the Kanhagad region is popular among tourists for its tropical rainforest and many wild animals. The sanctuary is home to animals like wild pig, slender loris, rhesus monkey, flying squirrel and porcupine. The Malabar hornbill, peacock and grey-hornbill can also be seen in the sanctuary. Encroachment, hunting in night, illicite tree felling and granite mining are the main threats. It is 35 km away east of Kanhangad in Balal-Kallar panchayaths and 5 km away from malom town center. Flora': Evergreen monsoon forest, shola, orchids, medicinal plants, grass lands etc. Mammals: about 24 species mainly elephants, wild bison, leopard, wild dogs, mongoose, pangolin, jungle cats, malabar giant squirrels, flying squirrels, fox, porcupine, bonnet macaques, langur, Leopard cats, deer, wild boar, slender loris, hares, squirrels, bats etc. Birds: About 200 species mainly great Indian horn bill, paradise flying catcher, green barbet, peacock, trogon, wood pigeon, malabar grey horn bill, white bellied tree pie, heart spotted wood pecker etc.. Reptiles: King cobra, kraits, viper, rat snakes, Indian cobras, green whip snakes, monitor lizards etc. Amphibians: About 19 species, Thousands of insects and spiders About 100 species of butterflies including sword tail, forest nymph, malabar bird wing etc.
Malom Wildlife Sanctuary of the Kanhagad region is popular among tourists for its tropical rainforest and many wild animals. The sanctuary is home to animals like wild pig, slender loris, rhesus monkey, flying squirrel and porcupine. The Malabar hornbill, peacock and grey-hornbill can also be seen in the sanctuary. Encroachment, hunting in night, illicite tree felling and granite mining are the main threats. It is 35 km away east of Kanhangad in Balal-Kallar panchayaths and 5 km away from malom town center. Flora': Evergreen monsoon forest, shola, orchids, medicinal plants, grass lands etc. Mammals: about 24 species mainly elephants, wild bison, leopard, wild dogs, mongoose, pangolin, jungle cats, malabar giant squirrels, flying squirrels, fox, porcupine, bonnet macaques, langur, Leopard cats, deer, wild boar, slender loris, hares, squirrels, bats etc. Birds: About 200 species mainly great Indian horn bill, paradise flying catcher, green barbet, peacock, trogon, wood pigeon, malabar grey horn bill, white bellied tree pie, heart spotted wood pecker etc.. Reptiles: King cobra, kraits, viper, rat snakes, Indian cobras, green whip snakes, monitor lizards etc. Amphibians: About 19 species, Thousands of insects and spiders About 100 species of butterflies including sword tail, forest nymph, malabar bird wing etc.
2. Kottancheri hills
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| Kottancheri hills |
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| Kottancheri hills |
The Kottancherry hills, about 50 km from Kanhangad,12 km from Malom town is a great place for trekking. It includes a picnic centre and is ideal for trekking. Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri mountain range of Kodagu is nearby, and This idyllic spot lies adjacent to the Tala Cauvery . It is a hilly terrain and is part of the rain forests of the village of Konnakkad in malom, which borders Coorg district in Karnataka.At Vazhathattu, the base of the trekking trail, one can see the tarred road that ends in a dirt track that winds all the way up to the peak of the hills.The Kottancherry forests are an extension of the Ranipuram forests and are teeming with wildlife. A trek to the region will offer opportunities to watch wild elephants, wild dogs, deer, wild boar, rare birds and butterflies
3. Sacred Groves (Kaavukal)
Sacred Groves or "Kaavukal" are miniature forms of forest or a cross section of small green forest where containing rare species small bushes and old trees. Kaavu has medicinal plants, orchids, climbers, creepers etc. Kaavu has a significant place in Malom myths. Kaavu's are places of worship of local deities and snakes in Kerala. To disrespect and ignore kaavu was considered as a great sin. Several rituals were performed in olden days in these groves. In the shadow of these divine performances the ancient people directly or indirectly preserved these Kaavus with most sanctity. Malom has many temples and kaavus. The main temples and kaavus in Malom are adukalakunnu, cheerkayam, nattakkal and parambha. The main road to malom passes through nattakkal kaavu.
Sacred Groves or "Kaavukal" are miniature forms of forest or a cross section of small green forest where containing rare species small bushes and old trees. Kaavu has medicinal plants, orchids, climbers, creepers etc. Kaavu has a significant place in Malom myths. Kaavu's are places of worship of local deities and snakes in Kerala. To disrespect and ignore kaavu was considered as a great sin. Several rituals were performed in olden days in these groves. In the shadow of these divine performances the ancient people directly or indirectly preserved these Kaavus with most sanctity. Malom has many temples and kaavus. The main temples and kaavus in Malom are adukalakunnu, cheerkayam, nattakkal and parambha. The main road to malom passes through nattakkal kaavu.
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| Palakolli waterfall |
4. Monsoon Streams
Malom is also the land of small streams. A high amount of rain is available here in monsoon which lead to form a number of streams from the hilly areas with high current in the rainy season. As an area in western ghats these streams originate from thick forests in mountains and flows down with a high force between big rocks and pebbles which forms bubbles and looks white in colour. In some places these streams forms small waterfalls. Farmers use water from these streams for cultivation of vegetables and fruits in months from July to January. A very small river known as "neelipuzha" flows through the outskirts of Malom, which is formed by the confluence of several small streams from the high mountains. This small river originates from the hilly area of Malom and drains into River Chythravahini which joins to River thejaswini afterwards. In rainy season the river and streams will overflow and water may rise up over the low bridges like njanikadavu, darkas and some small wooden bridges made for walking. This overflow of water and other rain hazards like landslides may block roads and traffic in some rural areas of Malom like valiyapuncha, mayikkayam, padayamkallu etc. but in summer the river and these streams may almost dry up. In olden days the water from neelipuzha was used to irrigate rice fields in malom and nearby places. Today there are a number of check-dams, bridges over this river.
Malom is also the land of small streams. A high amount of rain is available here in monsoon which lead to form a number of streams from the hilly areas with high current in the rainy season. As an area in western ghats these streams originate from thick forests in mountains and flows down with a high force between big rocks and pebbles which forms bubbles and looks white in colour. In some places these streams forms small waterfalls. Farmers use water from these streams for cultivation of vegetables and fruits in months from July to January. A very small river known as "neelipuzha" flows through the outskirts of Malom, which is formed by the confluence of several small streams from the high mountains. This small river originates from the hilly area of Malom and drains into River Chythravahini which joins to River thejaswini afterwards. In rainy season the river and streams will overflow and water may rise up over the low bridges like njanikadavu, darkas and some small wooden bridges made for walking. This overflow of water and other rain hazards like landslides may block roads and traffic in some rural areas of Malom like valiyapuncha, mayikkayam, padayamkallu etc. but in summer the river and these streams may almost dry up. In olden days the water from neelipuzha was used to irrigate rice fields in malom and nearby places. Today there are a number of check-dams, bridges over this river.
5. Theanvarikallu falls
Theanvarikallu Water falls is a waterfall located at forest in puncha near Malom. It is a very beautiful waterfall.
Theanvarikallu Water falls is a waterfall located at forest in puncha near Malom. It is a very beautiful waterfall.
6. Maruthom Tattu
Maruthom known as 'Maruthom tattu' is an attractive hilly area in Malom located in Kasaragod district. It is just 6 km away from Malom town.The major attractions are Maruthom hills,Pulipara, Neelambari Resorts & spa, Malom wildlife sanctuary etc. The Palakolli waterfalls and many other waterfalls formed by rainy streams are located here. The place is also known for its biodiversity. One can also see the Ranipuram hills from this place. In the rainy season the forest roads in maruthom is covered with white mist and snow.Nestling in the spice hills and quiet estates, Neelambari Resorts maruthom is set in 110 acres with spectacular views of surrounding natural forests, mountains and valleys.
Courtesy: Wikipedia
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