Palaruvi Falls

When you visit th Palaruvi Falls you will enjoy your stay in Ashtamudi Backwaters. A sunset cruise of 3 hours, a 4 hrs cruise which maps in Munore Island, tributary canals, a 12 hour ride in one of the Kettuvulumns (House Boats), are some of the attractions of Asthamudi Backwaters. Alumkadavu is the place where Kettuvulumns or the House boats of Kerala are made. The process of making of these Kettuvulumns is interesting to see as the mix of cashew and fish oil is applied to the coating of the walls of the boats. It takes 7-8 months to complete a boat. You can find also ther the Thenmala. It is located 73kms east of Kollam town, it houses the Senduruney Wildlife Sanctuary . In the Thenmala Forest rubber and tea plantation is done.
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