South offbeat destination: Kanthalloor near Munnar
South India has always been considered a great vacation spot. It is well-known for its nature and its beauty. The people are incredibly hospitable, kind and polite. When it comes to Kerala, it has been referred to as “God’s Own Country” for years. One such place that is a must-visit is in Kerala Kanthalloor. It is a village that is located in the Idukki district in Kerala. It is close to Munnar, which is a major and a famous hill station of Kerala.
South India has always been considered a great vacation spot. It is well-known for its nature and its beauty. The people are incredibly hospitable, kind and polite. When it comes to Kerala, it has been referred to as “God’s Own Country” for years. One such place that is a must-visit is in Kerala Kanthalloor. It is a village that is located in the Idukki district in Kerala. It is close to Munnar, which is a major and a famous hill station of Kerala.
The best time to visit this beautiful place is from September to March. If you want to experience this place’s natural beauty, this is the best time to visit. Another thing that makes it unique is that it is home to Neela Kurinnji flowers that bloom once in 12 years. It is surrounded by lush green hills, beautiful valleys and farm fields.
It is broadly known for its seasonal fruits and vegetable plantations like strawberries, apples, plums, oranges and many more. It is an incredibly peaceful and serene place, and who doesn’t love a little break from their hectic and noisy lives and coming to a quiet place to gather themselves back?
Alluring places
For sightseeing, some of the famous places are Chinar Wildlife Sanctuary, Pattisseri Dam, Mannavan Shola Forests, Anaimudi Shola National Park, Sandalwood Forest, Kulachivayal Rocks, Dolmens, The Cave Temple of Sri Rama, Keezhanthoor Waterfalls. However, Munnar, Marayur and Mattupetty are some of the cities you can visit while you are in Kanthalloor.
Along with this, so many places remain less-explored. There is a great scope for making beautiful memories and having an adventurous trip to Kanthalloor. A huge benefit is that throughout the year, there is a cold and chilly climate. Another must-visit place in Kanthalloor is the fields. They have fruits and vegetables that are rarely seen or available in other parts of Kerala and India.
Well, it has drawbacks too
However, make sure you pre-plan if you plan a trip to Kanthalloor as the only drawback is that it’s hard to find a comfortable place to stay or a good restaurant.
However, once you find an excellent place to stay and eat, you will understand that the food in Kanthalloor is exceptionally delicious, full of aroma, and made with love. If you stay at a good hotel, they will also let you do various outdoor activities, nature-related activities. Along with this, they might also include visits to plantations, sightseeing, fields, trekking (morning and night), jeep safari to a sanctuary and more.
What do we have to say now?
If you are a nature lover, make sure to visit this place. We are confident you won’t regret visiting there. Above all, it has a photogenic environment. It is an incredibly peaceful and serene place, and who doesn’t love a little break from their hectic and noisy lives and coming to a quiet place to gather themselves back?
Wild destinations to inspire your next trip
Now if you want to have fun, you should go to some wild destinations because wild destinations are fun and adventurous and exciting. If you are confused about what destination you should choose, do not worry because this blog will clear all your doubts and help you choose the best destination to inspire your next trip.
Now that corona is gone, it is time to go on a trip! Everybody has started planning trips now, but do not limit ourselves to boring and regular places. Let us talk about some fun trips.
Now if you want to have fun, you should go to some wild destinations because wild destinations are fun and adventurous and exciting. If you are confused about what destination you should choose, do not worry because this blog will clear all your doubts and help you choose the best destination to inspire your next trip.
Mention below is top 7 places that you need to visit so that you can experience the best wildlife experience in India-
1. Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand
(Around five hours from Delhi)
This park is open from 15th November to 15th June, and the park timings are 2 pm to 6 pm costing only Rs.200. You can drive around the park and species like tigers, elephants, golden jackal, sambar deer, et cetera.
2. Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan
(Around three hours from Jaipur)
This park is open from October to June, and the timings are 6.30 am to 10 am and 2.30 pm to 6 pm, costing only Rs.75. It has a fantastic view, plus you can see species like tigers, leopards, jackals, jungle cats, jungle foxes, and tons of birds, including ibis, flamingos, egrets, et cetera.
3. Gir National Park in Gujrat
(The closest city to this park is Junagadh)
This park is open from 16th October to 15th June, and the timings are from 6 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm costing only Rs.4000. You can opt for boating or lion safari and can get a chance to see species like Asiatic lions, jungle cats, snakes, monitors, lizards, crocodiles, sloth bears, et cetera.
4. Bannerghatta Biological Park in Karnataka
(Around 22 km from Bengaluru)
This park is closed only on Tuesday, and the timings are 9.30 am to 5 pm costing only Rs.20 for kids and Rs.30 for adults. You can also visit Butterfly Park there and can go boating and tiger safari. There, you can see species like tigers, snakes, butterflies, leopards, elephants, et cetera.
4. Kaziranga National Park
(Around 5 hours from Guwahati)
This park opens from 1st November to 30th April, and the timings are 7.30 am to 9.30 am and 2 pm to 3.30 pm costing only Rs.50. You can explore tea plantations and go on tiger or rhino safari to see species like tigers, elephants, wild buffalo, et cetera.
5. Periyar National Park
(Around 3 hours from Kochi)
This park is open every day from 6 am to 6 pm costing only Rs.25 for adults and Rs 5 for kids. You can go boating and see wildlife sanctuary and see species that include elephants, tigers, leopards, deer, snakes, and reptiles.
7. Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh
(Nearest town is Jabalpur)
This park is open from 15th October to 30th June till 6 pm costing only Rs.2000. You can go for a birding tour or visit Khajuraho temples and take a safari ride. Also, do not forget to visit Bandhavgarh fort. You can see species like Bengal tigers, elephants, deer, reptiles et cetera.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we have discussed the top places where you can visit your family or friends and experience the best time together. So, the need of the hour for you is to book your tickets and pack your bags for traveling these fantastic places.