July 17, 2005

Pandipathu

Situated on the Kerala-Tamilnadu border in the district of Thiruvananthapuram is Pandipathu. Here, nature in its full glory, beckons those who love the solitary charm of wilderness and also those who enjoys wandering and exploring the best that is available.

Pandipathu comes under the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, and is accessible from Bonacaud, which was once famous for its tea plantations, and is also one of the entry points to Agasthya peak.

The Forest Department of Kerala State has given shape to an eco-tourism project called 'Visit To Bison Abode'. It has been named so, due to the presence of the Indian Wild Buffalo or the 'Gaur' on the rolling grasslands and hillsides of Pandipathu. It is reckoned as a special place, where one can sight these majestic bovine in close proximity, grazing throughout the day. Pandipathu has a physical setting that comprises plains, hills and valleys, offering a variety of visual treat to the visitor.

Getting there:

Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 75 km away

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 68 km away.