Thiruvananthapuram, India (TAN): Kerala Tourism is promoting Thenmala as India’s first eco-tourism centre.
Situated in Kollam district of South India’s Kerala state, the word “Thenmala” means “hill that flows with honey”. This is a reference to the many streams present in the area.
Several leisure and adventure activities are available for visitors to the area situated in the foothills of the Western Ghats mountain range. The foremost of them is the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, around which the Thenmala eco-tourism project has come up.
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Among activities available for adventure enthusiasts are nature trails, an elevated walkway, mountain biking, archery and zip line.
Hiking opportunities are also available on the outskirts of the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary. The tourism department offers guided trekking and hiking programmes.
For the leisurely visitor are winding walking trails, walking bridge or the riverfront walkway.
