Mystic Hill and natural medicinal plants - Agastyar Koodam

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Agastyarkoodam (Agastyar Kudam oder Agastya Malai) ist ein 1.868 Meter hoher Gipfel in den westlichen Ghats Südindiens. Der Berg liegt an der Grenze zwischen den indischen Bundesstaaten Kerala (in Kollam und Thiruvananthapuram District) und Tamil Nadu (in Tirunelveli). Der mehrjährige Fluss Thamiarabarni entspringt diesem Hügel und fließt in den Bezirk Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu. Agastya Malai ist ein Pilgerzentrum für Anhänger des hinduistischen Weisen Agasthya, der als einer der sieben Rishis (Saptarishi) der hinduistischen Puranas gilt. Die tamilische Sprache gilt als Segen von Agasthya. Auf dem Gipfel des Gipfels befindet sich eine Statue von Agasthya in voller Größe, und die …
Agastyarkoodam (Agastyar Kudam or Agastya Malai) is a 1,868 meter high summit in the western ghats of South India. The mountain is located on the border between the Indian states of Kerala (in Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram District) and Tamil Nadu (in Tirunelveli). The multi -year river Thamiarabarni arises from this hill and flows into the Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu. Agastya Malai is a pilgrimage center for supporters of the Hindu wise Agasthya, which is considered one of the seven Rishis (Saptarishi) of the Hindu Puranas. The Tamil language is considered a blessing of Agasthya. At the summit of the summit there is a full size statue of Agasthya, and the ... (Symbolbild/natur.wiki)

agastyarkoodam (Agastyar Kudam or Agastya Malai) is a 1,868 meter high summit in the western ghats of South India. The mountain is located on the border between the Indian states of Kerala (in Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram District) and Tamil Nadu (in Tirunelveli). The multi -year river Thamiarabarni arises and flows into the Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu.

Agastya Malai is a pilgrimage center for supporters of the Hindu wise Agasthya, which is considered one of the seven Rishis (Saptarishi) of the Hindu Puranas. The Tamil language is considered a blessing of Agasthya. At the summit of the summit there is a full size statue of Agasthya, and the followers offer Pujas there.

This evergreen rainforest is the place of residence of two hundred different plant species. From grass to heavenly huge trees to countless animal species such as elephants, monkeys with lion tail, bears, leopards, etc. in Agastyarkudam there are also tiger spiders and rare frog species. It is rich in many orchid species (such as Druri), rare medicinal plants and an invaluable treasure of nature. Karamanayar, Thamaraparni and Kothayar, three important rivers of the Trivandrum district.

come from the untouched purity of the green.

The slopes are an oasis of rare herbs and medicinal plants and offer a breathtaking sight when they turn into colorful clearings of the 'Neelakurinji', a flower that only blooms once in twelve years.

herbs and medicinal plants of Agasyar Koodam

The deeper layers of this summit are also known for their abundance of rare herbs and medicinal plants. There are around 2,000 medicinal plants for Ayurvedic treatments. Europeans, especially from England, were the first to build tea gardens around the base stations of Agasthyarkoodam in Brimore, Bonacaud and Ponmudi. The Agasthyamalai biosphere reserve houses rare flora and fauna.

Adventure by Agastyar Koodam

The Agastyar Koodam is a popular trekking place. The mountain is shaped like a sharp cone and the hiker can enjoy the mind while climbing. The ideal time for trekking is from December to January.

The trekking path is surrounded by a breathtaking landscape. Wiesen and streams, reed groves, bonsai trees that hang on the slopes, the lonely sidewalk in the forest ... The only noises you hear during the hike are the noise of the trees, the gurgling of the water in the streams "sudden" twittering of a thousand grilling in harmony and the sweet roar of the birds!

How to reach Agastyar Koodam

The Agastya Malai is 32 km from the Neyyar dam. The largest city and the nearest Agastya Malai airport are Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) and the international airport in Trivandrum around 61 km away. The next train station is Ambasamudram in the Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu.

The passport of the Kerala forestry office is required for trekking.