Agasthyakoodam
An enchanting green paradise that welcomes one with its deep lush woods and diverse wildlife, Agasthyakoodam is a part of the Western Ghats which stands majestically at a height of 1,890 m above sea level. With a wide variety of medicinal plants and herbs, even the air of this legendary mountain is supposed to have healing powers. Being the second highest peak in Kerala, it provides you with excellent trekking options. Agasthyakoodam is accessible by foot from Kottoor, near Neyyar Dam, and also from Bonakkad. Bonakkad is the base station of Agasthyakoodam with splendid scenery. Mythology says that sage Agasthya (a sage in Hindu mythology) lived here.
Contact Details:
Wildlife Warden
Forest Department
PTP Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram
Ph: +91 471 2360762