Ayurveda helps Kerala emerge as tourism hub

Ayurveda 

Thiruvananthapuram: The centuries-old tradition of ancient Indian Ayurveda is fast turning Kerala into a global medical tourism destination, attracting tourists as well as International celebrities to the state.

When British super model Naomi Campbell landed in Kerala last year for an Ayurvedic massage session at Leela Kovalam Beach hotel, she was only affirming the efficacy of the Indian healing system with God's Own Country as its torch-bearer in modern times.

According to sources in Kerala Tourism department, those who visited the state in recent times included Italian film director Bernardo Bertolucci, known for his global hits like Last Tango in Paris and The Last Emperor, who came to the state for Ayurvedic treatment for a nagging ailment.

Completely cured of her painful knee problem, she told the tourism officials that she had stopped allopathic treatments.www.Ayurveda.com

Kanthalloor Honey BEE

HILLS HONEY.                                                                      

Gathering honey from wild bee colonies is usually done by subduing the bees with smoke and breaking open the tree or rocks where the colony is located, often resulting in the physical destruction of the colony.This batch of honey, collected by the Apis cerana indica bees (Indian honey bee),is from an ongoing harvest which began in the first week of February 2018 and lasts until the last week of April 2018. This seasons’ batch will be infused with honey collected from the blooming flowers of Vateria indica (white dammar or vela pine), Indian rosewood (etty), Irul, Jackfruit, Iron wood, Mayil elu and many other wild flora.This honey is rich in variety of sources and possesses a complex set of flavors infused by the climate, it’s topography, the season and it’s derived vegetation. Most of the honey available in the market these days is collected by breeds of honey bees that require mono-culture vegetation to thrive and is therefore flat in flavor.www.HoneyBee.com

Kanthalloor vegetables

Organic Vegetables.                                        

           Kanthalloor is a village in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala.It is a village nestled in the Western Ghats of India. The salubrious climate and the picturesque landscapes and wide variety of tropical crops coupled with the close proximity of Munnar, has transformed this village into a tourist destination.The winter vegetable cultivation in Vattavada and Kanthalloor is ready for harvest for the Onam season.Compared to the last Onam season, near total cultivable land in Vattavada has been brought under vegetable cultivation this time. In Kanthalloor also, the farmers are readying to harvest the vegetables in view of the season.          The Vegetable and Fruits Promotion Council, Keralam, (VFPCK) plans to procure 2,000 tonnes of vegetables from these areas to be supplied in the State. It will also open vegetable markets to ensure remunerative prices for farmers as well as quality vegetables for the State during the Onam season.www.vegetables.com

Kanthalloor Waterfalls

            Rainy Waters                          Thuvanam Waterfalls is located in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.                                                       Link :Nature beauty Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and it originates from the Pambar River, which is surrounded by abundant natural beauty. This magnificent fall cascades from a height of 1400 feet and fascinates many nature lovers and trekkers, who visit this place to see wild animals and a variety of flora. The view of this waterfall is so stunning that many tourists prefer to sit here doing nothing but gazing at the natural beauty and enjoying the serenity of the place.                  

Kanthalloor Apple farm

Kanthalloor is famous for its wide variety of farm crops which is rarely seen in any other parts of Kerala, that includes varieties of Apple, Peach, Pear, Orange, Strawberry, Blackberry, Plum, Pomegranate, Custard apple, Gooseberry, Avocado, Fig, Guava, Lemon, LimThe months of July and August are exclusively for apple, for which the flowering season is January and February. Apple is the main attraction of visitors to farms and the farmers get better prices on the spot.      Farmers at Kanthallur had traditionally grown a variety of fruits. However, apple is the main attraction of the visitors to the farms. The climatic and soil conditions are suited for almost all fruits,”“If the climatic conditions and prices are favourable, it is the most remunerative fruit crop,” he says adding that the shelf life of apple is longer when compared to other   fruits   ,The apple season is on at Kanthallur, raising hopes of farmers at Perumala, Puthur, and Guhanathapuram.Though apple cultivation is not spread over a wide area, the fruit grown in fragmented farms is known for its quality. At times, climatic conditions spoil the spirit of farmers but this season is said to be a favourable one.link:Apple garden

Fire 🔥 Camping

                          Night Camp

A campfire is a fire at a campsite that provides light and warmth, and heat for cooking. It can also serve as a beacon, and an insect and predator deterrent. Established campgrounds often provide a stone or steel fire ring for safety. Campfires are a popular feature of camping. At summer camps, the word campfire often refers to an event (ceremony, get together, etc.) Campfires have been used for cooking since time immemorial. Possibly the simplest method of cooking over a campfire and one of the most common is to roast food on long skewers that can be held above the flames. This is a popular technique for cooking hot dogs or toasting marshmallows for making s'mores. This type of cooking over the fire typically consists of comfort foods that are easy to prepare. There is also no clean up involved unlike an actual kitchen.[11] Another technique is to use pie irons—small iron molds with long handles. Campers put slices of bread with some kind of filling into the molds and put them over hot coals to cook. Campers sometimes use elaborate grills, cast iron pots, and fire irons to cook.

TREKKING (JEEB RIDING)

                Hills Riding

                                         Trekking would be an unavoidable part of your stay at the farm. You can also plant saplings provided to you at the farm. The rich bio diverse region offers you ample opportunities for bird watching. You can visit the nearby hills covered by shola forests or the Chinnar wildlife sanctuary and get a never before experience in watching some of the rare indigenous high-altitude birds With its sprawling tea estates, rolling hills, waterfalls, picture - postcard hamlets, Kanthalloor has the makings of an idyllic holiday destination. Nestled in the eastern side of the charming Western Ghats, in Idukki district of Kerala State, it is 180 kms from Ernakulam, 60 kms from Udumalpettai, 14 km from Marayoor and 57 kms from Munnar( the major hillstation in Kerala). It is on the border of Kerala and Tamilnadu placed between Udamalpet and kanthalloor, 

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