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The Sankhili forest , Kollam
ABOUT
In Kerala, One of the Western Ghats hotspot is Sankhili forest. It comes under the Kulathupuzha forest range in Kollam district. It is varied flora and fauna . The trek through Arippa is a bird watcher’s delight. Arippa, a lowland evergreen forest is home to over 270 species of birds, including several endangered species. Travellers can book the Sankhil forest visit through Tourkicks custom plan.
HISTORY
The Sankhili forest (valley), well-known for its varied flora and fauna is a hotspot in the Western Ghats. It comes under the Kulathupuzha forest range in Kollam district. Begin your trek from Arippa in Thiruvananthapuram district. The trek through Arippa is a bird watcher’s delight. Arippa, a lowland evergreen forest is home to over 270 species of birds, including several endangered species. Karinkurinjipacha is a freshwater marsh not far away from the base camp in Arippa.
SPECIALITIES
Karinkurinjipacha is a freshwater marsh not far away from the base camp in Arippa. The cool air and the gentle breeze embrace you as you approach the Kallada river, which is not far away from the marsh. The twinkling flow seizes your imagination, inviting you into her lap. As you proceed from there you reach Ammayambalapacha and the plantations nearby it. Cross it and you are en route to Sankhili forest. A 12 km trek would take you to the magnificent Idukumpara waterfalls, which is a sight to behold. Soak yourself in the beauty of the falls splashing down the rocks. Five kilometers from Idukumpara waterfalls is Patham Number - the point where the Ponmudi river joins the Sankhili river. It is an ideal place for a night camp.The Sankhili river joins the Vellamala river at Iratumukku. You may take a right turn from Iratumukku and trek another five kilometers to reach a waterfalls larger than the Idukumpara waterfalls. Numerous streams criss-cross this route.
CLIMATE
The city's climatic condition makes Kollam a best city in India to live. The maximum average temperature of the city in the summer season is 31 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature recorded is 23 degrees Celsius. Under the Köppen climate classification, the city features a Tropical monsoon climate.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
January,February, March,April,September,October,November,December are considered the best time to visit Sankhili forest .
FOOD
Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian
ROAD CONDITION
Near Sankhili forest 10.5 km away from Kulathupuzha .
