Quick Facts
State: Kerala
District: Idukki
Best Season: October to March
Famous for/as: Ecotourism
Languages: Malayalam,English,Tamil,Hindi
Altitude: 2500 sq ft from Sea Level
Weather: (deg C) - Summer- Max 30 Min 20 Winter- Max 24 Min 19
PIN Code: 685512
STD Code: 04868
This little village is situated on the
outskirts of Periyar Wild life Sanctuary in the Idukki district of
Kerala, 15 kms. or half an hour excursion from its home town Kumily.
Nestled in the unending chains of hills of the Western Ghats (1200
meters above from sea level) and the cool mountain air make Chellarkovil
a perfect holiday retreat. Chellarkovil eco tourism cater to a number
of community based Eco tourism program mes of this region.
The ecotourism activities are envisaged to centre around at Chellarkovil
Ecotourism Community centre. This land is vested with the Forest
Department, Government of Kerala. Years ago this was an isolated barren
land, had a bad reputation to host some anti social elements like
smugglers, ‘moon shiners’, poachers etc. In the year 2005, the villagers
submitted a project proposal to the Forest Department to constitute an
environmental protection committee and got its sanction. After the
achievement of basic organizational setup, arranged essential minimum
funding from the State Eco tourism and Forest Departments, the project
was inaugurated on 5th of May 2008 by the honourable Forest Minister for
the State.
The facilities include a number of huts, a lovely watch tower, path
ways, a her barium of medicinal plants, a tourist amenity center and an
ecoshop. Adhering to the true concept of environment preservation and
protection, the project got a head start right from its beginning.
Raising the issues of environment protection in a very rural
neighborhood like this resulted to a paradigm shift in the mind set of
many villagers.
Attractions
Atop on the Western Ghats in Kerala, Chellarkovil village borders with
the Tamilnadu State. Long stretches of uninhabited bush land demarks the
two states where one can overlook into the unmatched scenic beauty of
Tamilnadu plains as a birds eye view. At times nothing can be seen
around , except the whiteness of the mist and the next moment a wind
would sweep it unveiling the green valley almost 3000fts.down below.
This program is designed partly like a border hiking. There are nature
trails to follow. Here nothing comes before you other than freshness of
nature as you walk along the beautiful landscape consisting of rare
plants, wild flowers, bushes, cliffs, brooks and streams. Its terrains
commune with nature at its tranquil best and a casual walk along its
plantations or a rugged jungle trail will be rejuvenating.
The other side of the village are country roads passing through
different terrains. This contoured land is verdant with plantation of
pepper, cardamom, coffee, turmeric, ginger, clove, nutmeg, vanilla etc.
and long stretches of high altitude paddy (rice) fields. There are small
holdings of high land farmers around the village. The practice of inter
cropping (poly culture) and rearing live stock in their home premises
provides them organic farming inputs which is the secret behind the
freshness, flavour or aroma of their wonderful produce!. An interaction
with the local people will help to know more about their life and
culture.
Tips
A
landlocked district, Idukki is one of the most nature rich areas of
Kerala. As a tourist destination, Idukki offers diverse attractions like
wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation tours, mountain
treks etc. The Anakkara village(in which Chellarkovil comprises) and
surroundings are the heart land of spices in the country. Government of
India and the United Nations Development Programme has identified this
village in their Spice tourism circuit project. This aims to support
spice growing communities by providing tourists a first hand experience
of spice cultivation and its processing. The enchanting spice farms are
treasures of this region and worth visiting
The hill stations in Idukki district of Kerala are rich in bio-diversity
for its flora and fauna, spice plantations, wildlife sanctuaries and
vibrant village community life.
State: Kerala
District: Idukki
Best Season: October to March
Famous for/as: Ecotourism
Languages: Malayalam,English,Tamil,Hindi
Altitude: 2500 sq ft from Sea Level
Weather: (deg C) - Summer- Max 30 Min 20 Winter- Max 24 Min 19
PIN Code: 685512
STD Code: 04868
This little village is situated on the
outskirts of Periyar Wild life Sanctuary in the Idukki district of
Kerala, 15 kms. or half an hour excursion from its home town Kumily.
Nestled in the unending chains of hills of the Western Ghats (1200
meters above from sea level) and the cool mountain air make Chellarkovil
a perfect holiday retreat. Chellarkovil eco tourism cater to a number
of community based Eco tourism program mes of this region.
The ecotourism activities are envisaged to centre around at Chellarkovil
Ecotourism Community centre. This land is vested with the Forest
Department, Government of Kerala. Years ago this was an isolated barren
land, had a bad reputation to host some anti social elements like
smugglers, ‘moon shiners’, poachers etc. In the year 2005, the villagers
submitted a project proposal to the Forest Department to constitute an
environmental protection committee and got its sanction. After the
achievement of basic organizational setup, arranged essential minimum
funding from the State Eco tourism and Forest Departments, the project
was inaugurated on 5th of May 2008 by the honourable Forest Minister for
the State.
The facilities include a number of huts, a lovely watch tower, path
ways, a her barium of medicinal plants, a tourist amenity center and an
ecoshop. Adhering to the true concept of environment preservation and
protection, the project got a head start right from its beginning.
Raising the issues of environment protection in a very rural
neighborhood like this resulted to a paradigm shift in the mind set of
many villagers. Attractions
Atop on the Western Ghats in Kerala, Chellarkovil village borders with
the Tamilnadu State. Long stretches of uninhabited bush land demarks the
two states where one can overlook into the unmatched scenic beauty of
Tamilnadu plains as a birds eye view. At times nothing can be seen
around , except the whiteness of the mist and the next moment a wind
would sweep it unveiling the green valley almost 3000fts.down below.
This program is designed partly like a border hiking. There are nature
trails to follow. Here nothing comes before you other than freshness of
nature as you walk along the beautiful landscape consisting of rare
plants, wild flowers, bushes, cliffs, brooks and streams. Its terrains
commune with nature at its tranquil best and a casual walk along its
plantations or a rugged jungle trail will be rejuvenating.
The other side of the village are country roads passing through
different terrains. This contoured land is verdant with plantation of
pepper, cardamom, coffee, turmeric, ginger, clove, nutmeg, vanilla etc.
and long stretches of high altitude paddy (rice) fields. There are small
holdings of high land farmers around the village. The practice of inter
cropping (poly culture) and rearing live stock in their home premises
provides them organic farming inputs which is the secret behind the
freshness, flavour or aroma of their wonderful produce!. An interaction
with the local people will help to know more about their life and
culture. Tips
Duration : 2 hrs.(for guided trekking)
Price : Rs.400/- minimum.( two persons. for extra persons Rs.150/- each.)
Guided Spice Tour
A
landlocked district, Idukki is one of the most nature rich areas of
Kerala. As a tourist destination, Idukki offers diverse attractions like
wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation tours, mountain
treks etc. The Anakkara village(in which Chellarkovil comprises) and
surroundings are the heart land of spices in the country. Government of
India and the United Nations Development Programme has identified this
village in their Spice tourism circuit project. This aims to support
spice growing communities by providing tourists a first hand experience
of spice cultivation and its processing. The enchanting spice farms are
treasures of this region and worth visiting
The hill stations in Idukki district of Kerala are rich in bio-diversity
for its flora and fauna, spice plantations, wildlife sanctuaries and
vibrant village community life.
How to Reach
By Air : Nearest Airport : Madurai (Tamil Nadu) 140 kms, Kochi (Nedumbassery - 170 km), Thiruvananthapuram (265 kms).
By Rail : Nearest railway station is Kottayam ( 110 kms). Madura station is 136 kms from here
By Road : An excellent road network from Kumily links the to all major towns and cities in india. Cochin town is 185 kms away.
By Rail : Nearest railway station is Kottayam ( 110 kms). Madura station is 136 kms from here
By Road : An excellent road network from Kumily links the to all major towns and cities in india. Cochin town is 185 kms away.
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