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Sight Address : Agasthyarkoodam is a tall peak within Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats of South India in Trivandrum and Tirunelveli Districts of South India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Agastya Mala Peak is also called the Agastyarkoodam. It is 1,868 metres tall and is the tallest peak in Thiruvananthapuram. The Thamirabarani River originates from here and so do the Karamana River and the Neyyar River. It is a pilgrimage centre for the Hindus. On top of the peak you will see a full-sized statue of Agastya on the backdrop of exquisite landscape. You have to trek to reach the Agastya Mala Peak. But you have to approach the forest department of Kerala to trek up to the peak. Moreover, trekking is permitted only in the months of January and February.
Agastya Mala Peak Thiruvanathapuram
HistoryEdit
Agastya Mala Peak is also called the Agastyarkoodam is a pilgrimage centre for devotees of the Hindu sage Agastya, who is considered to be one of the seven rishis (Saptarishi) of Hindu Puranas. The shrine was installed under the auspices of the Chenkottukonam Madathipathi Jagadguru Swami Sathyananda Saraswathi Thiruvadikal who entered the forests with Hindu Aikya Vedi activists and his followers especially from the Kani Tribe demolished the cross erected by Christians. The perennial Thamirabarani River originates from the eastern side of this hill and flows into the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The Tamil language is considered to be a boon from Agasthya. There is a full-sized statue of Agathiyar at the top of the peak and the devotees can offer pujas themselves.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October-February
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 3 Hours
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : You can get prepaid taxis from the airport as well as the railway station .Fares may range anywhere between Rs 150 to 500 depending on the distance covered.
BUS : nearest bus stand is the Central Bus Stand,tiruvanantpuram.
Train : The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram central railway station
Air : Thiruvananthapura, airport is the nearest airport to go to Kanakakunnu palace.
Others : Auto rickshaws is also available to reach this place in trivandrum. Auto rickshaws in Trivandrum do not run on meter; however the charges are very minimal when compared to the other cities in Kerala. While travelling through an auto rickshaw, do not discuss the rate when you reach your destination. Negotiate a rate before getting into an auto rickshaw, as fares will rarely exceed Rs 70. There are no night fares and autos are a safe mode of travel. You can also rent out a two wheeler for around Rs 350 to 500 a day and the deposit will cost you around Rs 1500 per day.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry your own food and plenty of drinking water.
Safety / WarningEdit
This place become very hot and humid,loose cotton clothing is advisable.
HelplineEdit
Police station 100/0471-2331843
Fire Station 101
Ambulance 108
Child Line 1098
Tourism 1600444747
Railway Alert: 919846200100
Women Helpline Number: 1091/04742764579.
