Thenmala is a popular tourist destination situated in Kollam district of Kerala. It is a small village located at the foothills of Western Ghats. The name Thenmala derives its name from the local language Malayalam. The name has an interesting meaning where 'Then' means honey and 'Mala' means hillock. Together it is means Honey Hills. It is an ideal tourist destination for holiday seekers covered with lush greenery forests of Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary. The forest has high medicinal value because of the unique floristic composition of different medicinal trees and plants found in this forest. India has planned Thenmala as the first eco-tourism destination. There is a dam named after Thenmala was built across the River Kallada. Thenmala is a destination for Asia’s first butterfly safari park where tourist can draw various types of butterflies. Thenmala forest region is of good quality and of high medicinal value because of the unique floristic composition of the forests. Many of the herbs and spices are used in cuisine for a healthy lifestyle. These medicinal plants cure many diseases and revitalize physical suffering. Thenmala offers several destinations that attract both foreign and domestic tourists. There are various facilities where tourist can explore and experience the fascinating nature with some adventurous activities such as trekking, Nature Trails, Rock Climbing, Resting Spots, and so on.
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