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Thenmala is geographically located in Kollam district in the state of Kerala at an altitude of 1,640 feet. It is about 72 km away from the state capital, Thiruvanthapuram which is at a short distance from Courtallam Falls in Tamil Nadu. Thus, this falls bring added glory to this naturally blessed town. Thenmala is a popular spot for shooting for Malayalam and Tamil movies. It is the first planned eco-tourism destination in India. It is a popular tourist destination that offers tourists a delightful experience amidst natural bliss and glory. The land provides various adventurous activities to travelers that include boating, Rope Bridge, trekking, mountaineering, biking and musical foundations. All these features of the land make Thenmala a perfect tourist destination that every traveller desires to see and experience. Thenmala in Malayalam means 'Honey Hill', and a mere day or two here is enough for one to bond with nature. For adventure-seekers, it also offers trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking and river crossing. hotels in Thenmala: Green Valley has air-conditioned rooms for Rs1, 200 and non-air-conditioned rooms for Rs 750 per night. Thenmala Ecotourism Promotion Society provides tented and dormitories. Tents are available at the Adventure Zone for Rs 400 per night. A dormitory room can be booked for Rs 250 plus Rs 40 for each person. Lake View Ayurvedic Resort offers air-conditioned suites for Rs 2,500 per night and non-air-conditioned for Rs1, 500 per night. Standard rooms are between Rs 750 and Rs 1,000 per night. Banasura Island Retreat: For its setting alone this new resort makes the grade. Overlooking the 64 sq km Banasura Sagar Dam catchment area and unusually (for Wayanad) set upon a sparse grassland shola forest with the hills for a backdrop; every room catches the breeze coming off the expansive waters. Elephant sightings, we were assured, are commonplace. The ambience is a mix of contemporary kitsch and Kerala-style architecture, but not unbearable. Trekking, jeep safaris and speedboat rides are arranged. 21km from Kalpetta, straight ahead from the dam’s ticket counter, 5km to the left of the T-junction (no signages whatsoever); not to be confused with the nearby Banasura Hill Resort, which does not overlook the dam waters. Accommodation: 1 honeymoon cottage, one 2-room cottage (also given out individually), 5 rooms in a nallukettu (central courtyard)-style building, another 6 in the main block, where the reception and restaurant are located Best rooms: All rooms have a view of the reservoir but the honeymoon cottage is best placed and entirely independent. Authors Bio HolidayIQ is the India’s largest travel community offering trips across the globe. It designs the trips as per the budget and time of the traveller. hotels in Thenmala With thousands of feedback from its esteemed clientele HolidayIQ wish to provide wonderful memories to all its visitors.
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