South India Kerala Tours
South India Kerala Tours - Kodanad is a semi-rural village on the banks of river Periyar which is about 50km east of Kochi, Kerala, India.
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Tours To Kodanad is the headquarters of Malayattur forest division and is known for the ‘ Elephant Kraal' the mini zoo and Malayattur Church both placed opposite on the beautiful banks of the river Periyar .
The Malayattoor Department of Forest is run by the State Government of Kerala.
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Kerala Kodanad Tours is the only training centre for elephants in Kerala where stranded baby elephants found from the forests across the region are trained.
These elephants are either sold or used to carry wood from the jungle or are used to catering religious Hindu Festivals and events in South India.
Tourists can enjoy Elephant
safari and can even take a walk on the banks of the charming river Periyar or they can even try Trekking to the Malayattur church, situated on a hilltop.
Access to Kerala Kodanad Tours :
Rail - Nearest railway station is Aluva (Alwaye, 28 km to the west)
Air - Kochi airport is located in Nedumbassery (22 km north-west)
Road- one can reach Kodanad by road through Ernakulam.
Tourist Attraction in Kodanad
The church named Malayatoor is one of the ancient churches in Kerala. The church bears the old religious significances of the place.
Apart from that there is a park where elephants are trained for various safaris and other activities. There is a small zoo which is the best place to spot typical flora and fauna of Kerala.
Kodanad is located 30 km from Ernakulam town and lies on the high ranges on the southern bank of the river Periyar.
The beautiful high ranges near Kodanad is famous for training center of elephants. The famous Malayatoor Church is located near Kodanad.
Elephants specially trained for safari are provided with saddles for riding.
There is also a mini zoo for wild animals here. Muthanga of Wayanad district and Konni of Pathanamthitta district are two other such centres.
Another attraction for elephant lovers is Punnathur kotta, of the neighbouring Thrissur district, where some 40 elephants of the Guruvayoor temple are groomed.
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