Nedumkayam
Nedumkayam one of the ecofriendly tourist spot is situated in Karulai Village. Travelling 2.5 km from the Cherupuzha Forest Check Post anybody can reach there. During the British times Nedumkayam was hailed as an important centre for taming wild elephants. Even though such activities have stopped years ago, its reminiscent such as Anapanthi where the elephants were locked and trained is still maintained here. The iron bridge built by the British in 1933, one of the oldest Teak plantations, the burial spot of the great Dowson Sayyip, and the Nedumkayam Rest house are the important tourist spots worthy to watch. The beautiful green valley of the Nilagiries will never disappoint a tourist with its varied flora and fauna. The wild elephants, wild bear, tiger and the deer do exist in large numbers in the forest of Nedumkayam. The rare sights of these animals would give immense pleasure and thrill to the travellers exploring wild. Moreover there is a tribal colony by the side of Karimpuzha river who live with their unique customs and rituals. There is a forest depot in Nedumkayam where you get world famous Nilambur Teak at economic price.
