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Located amidst the lush hills of Munnar, the Carmelagiri Elephant Park offers visitors a unique and captivating experience with its majestic elephants. If you're planning a trip to Munnar, this park is a must-visit destination that promises both excitement and tranquility. Carmelagiri Elephant Park is a haven for elephant enthusiasts. Situated in the heart of Munnar, the park provides an immersive experience where visitors can interact with these gentle giants. The park offers a variety of activities designed to give you a closer look at the lives of elephants and their habitat. One of the main attractions at Carmelagiri is the elephant ride. Visitors can enjoy a serene ride through the lush green surroundings, offering an unparalleled vantage point to appreciate Munnar's natural beauty. The rides are conducted under the supervision of trained mahouts, ensuring both safety and an educational experience about these magnificent creatures. Another engaging activity is feeding the ...

Site Name:  Athirappilly Waterfalls Site Type:  Waterfalls, Forest, Dam, Tea Estate Location:    Near Chalakudy, Kerala, India Highlights:   One of the most beautiful waterfalls in the entire India Nearest Railway Station:   Chalakudy Nearest Airport:   Cochin How to reach:   Well connected by road Hotel:  A lot of options are available within Ernakulam/Cochin; Few options including homestays are available in Chalakudy Restaurants:  It's difficult to find different varieties of restaurants Athirappilly Waterfalls Anyone visiting the USA or Canada would definitly love to go to Niagara Falls, the most popular waterfalls in the entire world. Niagara Falls in the east aka American Fall is 180 feet high and 1148 feet wide. The Canadian Fall aka Horseshoe Fall is 161 feet high and 2788 feet wide. Athirappilly waterfalls in Kerala is just 137 feet high and 721 feet wide and it cannot obviously match Niagara falls. However, it i...

I asked my American friend who visited  Kerala , "Have you seen elephants?." He replied - "Yes, in the forest!" "Not about the forest! Have you seen elephants inside a town/city?" "How is that possible?" - he asked me. "Some of the ancient temples in South India have elephants," - I replied. "Really! then, how big would the temples be" - he exclaimed. He added - "Is there any temple with more than one elephant?" "Yes, there are such temples. In fact, there is a temple in Kerala state with around 50 elephants". When you think of  Guruvayur  town in Kerala state, you will definitely think about the Guruvayurappan temple. Then, you cannot resist thinking about the beautiful image of Lord Guruvayurappan and elephants. Guruvayurappan temple is one of the temples in India having a large number of elephants. It is prevalent among the significant South Indian temples to have elephants. However, the number of elepha...