Agasthyakoodam In Trivandrum

Agasthyakoodam or Agastya Mala Peak Trivandrum

Agastyakoodam, otherwise called Agastya Mala Peak is the second most noteworthy top in Kerala with a broad level of 1868 meter. Situated inside the premises of Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Agastyakoodam is important for the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve and brags of dreamlike normal excellence. Settled in Sahyadris of Western Ghats, the slants of the pinnacle are covered in purple tones of orchids. Home to different types of fauna and uncommon types of restorative spices, the locale is a focal point for avifauna and intriguing birds. The spot is viewed as a safe house for birdwatchers. Plus, since it is a safeguarded zone, you can detect nature at its ideal, with practically no business impedance. The goliath top is likewise a significant Hindu journey spot for the lovers of the Hindu sage Agastya, on whose name the pinnacle has been named. There is likewise a sculpture of him at the top where the Hindus can offer puja and petitions.

Home to different types of fauna and intriguing types of restorative spices, the district is a focal point for avifauna and extraordinary birds. The spot is viewed as a shelter for birdwatchers. Plus, since it is a safeguarded zone, you can recognize nature at its ideal, with no business obstruction. The goliath top is likewise a significant Hindu journey spot for the lovers of the Hindu sage Agastya, on whose name the pinnacle has been named. There is likewise a sculpture of him at the top where the Hindus can offer puja and petitions.

Greenery

Agastyakoodam is a biosphere save and a safeguarded zone, and has a rich natural life with a consistently evolving territory. The mountains brags of deciduous and evergreen timberlands, emerald meadows and rock arrangements at the top. The lower regions are have large amounts of uncommon restorative spices and plants; in excess of 2000 assortments of significant therapeutic plants have been viewed as here. The lower rises likewise have rich green tea gardens which were known to have established by the Europeans when they initially came here. Likewise, the spot is viewed as a sanctuary for birdwatchers inferable from its different assortment of intriguing birds and avifauna species.

The backwoods around the paths likewise brag of 43 types of warm blooded animals that incorporate tiger, sambar, yelping deer, panther, sloth bear, Nilgiri langur and Nilgiri tahr and so forth, 45 types of reptiles and 40 types of fish. Elephants can be found in overflow, they could try and cross your way while you are journeying close to the Athirumala Base Camp.

Traveling Routes

Agastya Mala Peak must be reached through endlessly traveling courses are just open from January to mid-March. The 28 km (one way) long journey is thought of as particularly exhausting and is prescribed exclusively to individuals with a fit and sound body. There are two journeying courses to arrive at the pinnacle one from Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary isn't available to general society. The other one beginnings at the town of Bonacaud. Bonacaud is the base station and it is a good ways off of 50 kms from Trivandrum.

Allows, Cost and Pass Limits

The journey to the pinnacle depends on severe rules and requires a license from the Kerala Forest Department situated at the locale office in Trivandrum. The expense for the passes is INR 500 for each individual and just 100 passes are given consistently and these passes are given out on first cum first serve premise. The trip is typically open for 40 days beginning from the day of the promising Makaravilakku celebration in the Sabarimala sanctuary and finishes on Shivaratri.

Prohibited Women to Climb Agastya koodam 

At first ladies and children were taboo to embrace the journey. This was halfway because of the troublesome landscape and furthermore in light of the obstruction from the Kani clan that possessed the locale. Individuals of the clan contends that wise Agastya is cherished at the pinnacle and according to custom, ladies are not permitted to go even close to the symbol of the sage. According to them, Agastya was a chaste for example 'brahmachari' and letting ladies up the mountain would slow down their traditions of love. Notwithstanding, this boycott was lifted by the Kerala High Court in November 2018. From that point forward a few ladies move up the pinnacle. The principal lady to scale the enormous mountain was Dhanya Sanal in January 2019. Of late, a few ladies are enrolling to scale the Agastya Mala Peak.