20 Attractions to Explore Near Konni Elephant Reserve
All attractions near Konni Elephant Reserve
Perunthenaruvi Waterfalls And Dam
20.49km from Konni Elephant Reserve
Waterfall that cascades through the boulders and a rocky bed.
Sabarimala
34.29km from Konni Elephant Reserve
Temple complex located inside a Tiger reserve. One of the largest annual pilgrimage in the world happens here- with 40 to 50 million devotees visiting it every year.
Panchalimedu
35.96km from Konni Elephant Reserve
Situated at a height of 2,500 ft (760 m) above the sea level, the place is surrounded by deep valleys and hills, accompanied by meadows, grasslands, and cool refreshing climate. Pilgrims from the various regions gather here to witness the Makaravilakku, a holy flame that is believed to a supernatural phenomenon by the devotees, which appears annually on 14 January in the Ponnambalamedu summit
Krishnapuram Palace
37.94km from Konni Elephant Reserve
18th century palace standing as a prime example of traditional Kerala Architecture.
Oachira Parabrahma Temple
38.16km from Konni Elephant Reserve
An ancient temple and a Hindu pilgrimage site. The temple is home to Oachirakkali- a famous ritual performed here during June wherein traditional martial arts experts conduct mock-fighting in muddy water. The temple also hosts the festival of cattle, 28 days after Onam- the harvest festival of Kerala. The festival of cattle consists of gigantic idols of bull made of cloth & hay which are then pulled on giant wheels to the Oachira Temple from the sites where they are made.
Kottukal Cave Temple
38.65km from Konni Elephant Reserve
The 8th century cave temple carved out of a large boulder.
Thenmala Dam
39.58km from Konni Elephant Reserve
Thenmala Dam, located in Kollam district of Kerala is the second largest irrigation project in the state of Kerala. The water from the dam is used for irrigation and for power generation. It has the longest reservoir of the state.
Pathimoonnu Kannara Bridge
40km from Konni Elephant Reserve
The 13 Kannara bridge or 13 Arch Bridge (Pathimoonu Kannara Bridge) is a 108-year-old bridge from the British era consisting of 13 arches. It is a major landmark on the Kollam-Sengottai railway line. The bridge connects two hillocks and stands on thirteen granite pillars each almost a hundred feet tall. The bridge is sandwiched by the Kollam-Thirumangalam National Highway on one side and the River Kazhuthurutti on the other. It is 102.72 meters (337.0 ft) long and 5.18 meters (17.0 ft) tall.
Parunthumpara
40.61km from Konni Elephant Reserve
Parunthumpara is a viewpoint offering a birdseye view of endless stretches of green forests and low-lying areas. It is called Parunthumpara (eagle rock) because of its large rocky area with projection combined to look like an eagle facing the vast lands of the Western Ghat Mountains. The rock projection is called Tagore Rock as it appears to have the shape of Rabindranath Tagore, the famous Bengali polymath.
Jatayupara
40.77km from Konni Elephant Reserve
A giant rock cladded in legends, and an incredible opportunity for adventures.
Kudukkathupara
41.2km from Konni Elephant Reserve
Kudukkathupara is situated at a height of 850 meters above sea level. It consists of three large rocks out of which you can climb the first two rocks. The tops of the last rock, which is also the tallest is inaccessible. About four districts of Kerala and some parts of the neighbouring Tamil Nadu state can be viewed from the top of the second rock.
St. George Forane Church, Edathua
43.18km from Konni Elephant Reserve
A massive church on the banks of river Pamba, built in medieval European Architecture.
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
44.21km from Konni Elephant Reserve
Nestled in a forest glade, the temple is a center of pilgrimage for the devotees of serpent gods. Couples seeking fertility come to worship here, and upon the birth of their child come to hold thanksgiving ceremonies.
Aruvikuzhi Waterfalls
45.62km from Konni Elephant Reserve
Hike through the cascading waterfall set in the backdrop of rubber plantations and banana farms.
Palaruvi Waterfalls
46.14km from Konni Elephant Reserve
A 90 meters tall waterfall, surrounded by large boulders and plunging from a hill side creating pools below.
Vagamon Pine Forest
47.89km from Konni Elephant Reserve
The pine trees on the slopes of the hill create an incredible view. Pine forests are a rare sight in Kerala and this is one of the few you can visit.
Kollam Beach
48.53km from Konni Elephant Reserve
A beach in southern Kerala, surrounded by unique attractions.
Tangasseri Lighthouse
49.59km from Konni Elephant Reserve
It is one of the two lighthouses in the Kollam Metropolitan area
Kuttanad
50.12km from Konni Elephant Reserve
Kuttanad is a region that is well known for its vast paddy fields. The region has the lowest altitude in India and is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried on around 1.2 to 3.0 meters (4 to 10 ft) below sea level. It is a major rice producer of Kerala state.
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Konni Elephant Reserve
Konni Elephant Reserve, Konni, Kerala 689691, India
Witness tamed elephants, their daily life and the ways of training them at Konni Elephant Training Centre.