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Kulathupuzha
History and Overview of Kulathupuzha
Kollam district of Kerala is one of the most picturesque places in the state as it has the famous Bharathapuzha River running through it. Kulathupuzha is a beautiful village in this district and is embedded nicely within greenery and excellent sceneries all around the place. It is located on the national highway connecting Kollam and Sengottai. This little village is famous for three places – the Sastha temple dedicated to Lord Iyappan, the Dairy Farm and the Wildlife Reserve Forest within its premises. This village comes to life to during the months between April and May during the festival of Vishu.
Geographical location
Located on the national highway of Kollam – Sengottai sector, Kulathupuzha is nicely located in such a way that it is easily accessible through all modes of transport. Kollam district and the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram are located at about 64km and 62km far from this place respectively. Kadakkal area is about 20km far from here. Kulathupuzha is inclined 8.90 degrees towards the North and 77.05 degrees towards the East.
How to reach and local transport
Air – Thiruvananthapuram Airport, at a distance of 68km, is the closest airport to Kulathupuzha.
Rail – Thenmala, at a distance of 10km, is the closest railway station to Kulathupuzha.
Road – There are lots of state government buses that run on the routes connecting Kulathupuzha with main cities like Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram, Thenmala and many more.
Local transport – Travelling on foot is the best local transport available for commuting within this village.
Tourist Attractions and Things to do
Sastha Temple – Kulathupuzha is famous for its Sastha shrine. The presiding deity here is Bala Sastha or Ayappan. Every year, during the festival of Vishu, lots of events and festivities are conducted in the temple premises which are attended by many foreign and Indian tourists.
Dairy Farm – This is the first dairy farm in India to have used such high-definition technology under the able support of the Indian Government. Here, calves are bred, fed and milked using highly sophisticated methods to obtain the highest quality of milk.
Reserve Forest – The forest covers of Kulathupuzha are dominated by a dense growth of eucalyptus, acacia and teak trees. These forests are located in an expanse of land covering over 100sq.km.
Things to do
Trekking, wildlife safaris and participating in tours as part of eco-tourism projects are some of the things that tourists can do when they visit Kulathupuzha.
Where to eat and local cuisine
Hotel Suprabatham and Hotel Sree Annapurna are some of the excellent vegetarian restaurants in close vicinity to Kulathupuzha. Being a temple town, there are not many non-vegetarian eateries in this place. Appam with vegetable stew and putu made from steamed rice are the local specialities of this area.
Where to stay in Kulathupuzha
Beach Orchid Hotel is the only star hotel available here for tourists to stay. This hotel has luxurious rooms and offers great comfort to tourists. The other budget hotels that are available for tourists visiting Kulathupuzha are Xavier’s Residency, Sea Bee Hotel, Sudarshan Hotel and Sarovaram Backwater Resort.
STD, PIN and Emergency Contact Numbers
The STD and PIN codes of Kulathupuzha are 0475 and 691310 respectively. Apart from usual helplines of Police (100), Fire (101) and Ambulance (108), tourists can call on 0475 2317529 (Police station at Kulathupuzha) for any emergencies.
Banks, Hospitals and Tourist Office
Banks
1 - State Bank of Travancore,
Commercial Complex of Kettidathil, Close to Panchayat Building,
Kulathupuzha Post Office – 691310
Ph: 0475 2318999
2 - Central Bank of India,
Opposite to Post Office, TS Road, Kulathupuzha Post Office – 691310
Ph: 0475 2317539
Hospitals
1 - Holy Cross Hospital,
Kottiyam, Kollam district – 691571
Ph: 0474 2530121
2 - Upasana Hospital,
QS Road, Kollam Head Office, Kollam district – 691001
Ph: 0474 2762887
Tourist Office
District Tourism Promotion Council,
Near Kerala State Road Transport Corporation Bus Stand,
Kollam, Ph: 0474 2745625