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TOURIST PLACES

Palaruvi water falls

Palaruvi Waterfalls, which literally translates to ‘Stream of Milk’, comes down through rocks from a height of 300 feet. This has turned into a delightful picnic spot where one can enjoy a spectacular view uninterrupted. The rocky terrain one has to traverse before reaching it can be cumbersome but once these majestic waterfalls come into sight, any kind of fatigue disappears immediately. The cool water is frequented by those seeking a refreshing dip and it regularly attracts people in large numbers. Visiting hours: 08:00 - 16:00 hrs

Kadamanpara Sandal Forest

It is the second largest natural sandal forest after Marayur. It is situated in Aryankavu

Bourdillon's plot

It is the world's first stump planted plantation of teak which located near the palaruvi water falls in aryankavu

Kumbhavurutty Waterfall

Kumbhavurutty Waterfall is a famous waterfalls in Kerala near Tamil Nadu border. Located on the eastern area of Kollam District, Kumbhavurutty falls is one among the few crowd pulling waterfalls in Kerala. It is about 6.5 km away from Achenkovil. This waterfall is a part of river Achankovil. Manalar Waterfall is another important waterfall near to this.

Achankovil Sastha Temple

Achankovil Shastha Temple, or the Dharmasastha Temple, is one among the five important temples dedicated to Lord Ayyappa in Kerala

Aryankavu Shastha Temple

Aryankavu's Ayyappan temple, in Kollam District, is one among the five most important temples dedicated to Lord Ayyappa in Kerala.

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About Village

Aryankavu village is situated on the eastern part of Kollam district with an area of 15738.70 H and is at the border between Kerala and Tamilnadu on National Highway 744.The village lies along a mountain pass in Western Ghats called Aryankavu Pass or Schencottah Gap. The Punalur-Shenkottai broad gauge railway line also passes through Aryankavu. Aryankavu is 78 km away from Kollam and 36 km away from Punalur.

Demography

As per Census of India 2011 , Aryankavu Village had a population of 8432 with 4070 males and 4362 females

Geography

Aryankavu is the border village sharing boundaries between Kerala and Tamilnadu and lies along a mountain pass in Western Ghats called Aryankavu Pass or Schencottah Gap. Forest occupies Major portion of the village . Apart from settlements, some parts are occupied by Forest departmental plantations mainly of teak, eucalyptus and acacia. Achenkovil River and Kazhuthurutty river originates from Aryankavu. Remote tribal pockets like Achenkovil is also located in this village

Socio-Economic

The population depends on forest products and agriculture for their livelihood.

Ecology

The hilly terrain of the village comprises of plantation and forest Land.

Tourism

Palaruvi Waterfalls, Aryankavu Kumbhavurutti Waterfalls, Achancovil Aryankavu Dharmasastha Temple Achankovil Dharmasastha Temple