Thenmala
Tenmala | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 13 Kannara railway bridge in Thenmala | |
  Thenmala Location in Kerala, India  Thenmala Thenmala (India) | |
| Coordinates: 8°57′0″N 77°4′0″E / 8.95000°N 77.06667°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KL-25 |
| Nearest city | Kollam (63 km) |
Thenmala is a tourist destination in the eastern side of Kollam district in Kerala, India that is home to the first eco-tourism centre in India.[1] The word 'Thenmala' means "Honey hill" in Malayalam language. It is known for its high quality honey export. The town is 66 km away from Kollam city, 69 km from the state capital Trivandrum and is just 14 km away from Tamil Nadu state border.[2] The interstate National Highway-744, connecting Kollam with Madurai in Tamil Nadu, and State Highway-2 of Kerala are passing through Thenmala.
- ^ "Thenmala, India's First Planned Eco-Tourism Destination Is Full of Scenic Surprises". The Better India. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Thenmala: A green getaway at foothills of Western Ghats". On Manorama. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2020.