Kalikesam Forest & Waterfalls,
Kanyakumari
Kalikesam is
located in the Kanyakumari wild life sanctuary in Kanyakumari District of Tamil
Nadu. Kalikesam is located in one of the remote areas of
Kanyakumari and it is comparatively undiscovered and undeveloped to the other natural attractions
of the state. Thickly forested hillsides and rubber plantations surround the
area. There is a rocky river with crystal clear water. It is a nice
place for people who love peace and nature. Kalikesam is unique in that it is a
conjunction of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem-the shola forest where the
trees are evergreen, the main forest and the marshy swamps.
The
peace and calmness of the forest makes the viewers astonished. The place
gets plenty of rainfall and enjoys pleasant weather round the year. Being a
remote place, which attract too much of crowd for drinking liquor and some
illegal activities. There are no facilities available in this place. There is
only one small shop which sells tea and biscuits. It is advisable to avoid
staying back at the scene after evening since there may be wild animals wandering about or a
quick rain likely causing the river to flood in a few minutes which will cut
your road from the main land.
When the
monsoon starts in Kerala, the forest river starts getting water. Though the
water is ankle deep one has to be very careful with the swirls. The forest
river is a real wonder to see and step in during the summer but when there is
heavy rain, it is absolutely unadvisable to go to this place. Beware, even in
this technology improved decade, there is very remote chance of your mobile
phones getting a signal. The specialty of this place is the river that flows in
this area which is almost crystal clear. The place is quite safe when there is
not much of rain.
Take
food along with you if you want to spend some time here as there are no
hotels nearby because of forest is come under wildlife Sanctuary. Just before
reaching the spot there is a police aid post and your vehicle will be searched
for liquor or substances of hazardous nature to the environment. If the driver
of the vehicle is drunk, a fine is guaranteed. If any liquor bottle is ceased
from your vehicle they will smash it in the rocks nearby. The water in the river
is the cleanest water you will ever find and the scenery is absolutely
breathtaking.
Places of
Interest
Banyan Tree:
For
brief details, please refer below link;
Bottani Cave:
For
brief details, please refer below link;
Kali Amman Temple:
For
brief details, please refer below link;
Kalikesam Water Falls:
For
brief details, please refer below link;
Contact
District
Forest Officer,
Kanyakumari
Division,
175,
College Road,
Municipality
Campus,
Nagercoil,
Kanyakumari – 629 001
Phone Numbers:
Landline: +91 4652 232 205
DFO: +91 94454 68537
Ranger: +91 94454 68545
Connectivity
For
brief details, please refer below link;