70 KM from city Thiruvananthapuram

Snuggled between the dense woods of the Western Ghats, Thenmala is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Kollam, Kerala. Known for its winding roads lined with rubber and tea plantations, Thenmala proudly stands as India’s first planned ecotourism destination. The name ‘Thenmala’ translates to Honey Hill, reflecting the area’s reputation for producing high-quality honey. This honey, renowned for its medicinal properties due to the diverse surrounding flora, is exported in large quantities. Spread across acres of dense timber trees, Thenmala offers a perfect blend of nature’s bounty and ecological preservation.🌷