Agasthyakoodam
Agasthyakoodam is the second highest
peak in Kerala. It is located in 61 kms north east of Thrivandrum.
The mountain is reveres by both
Buddhists and Hindhus, as it is believed to be the abode of the Bodhisattva
Avalokitesvara as well as of the sage Agasthya a disciple of Shiva.
The forest of Agasthyakoodam is rich in
rare medicinal herbs and plant, and hued orchids.
In 1992, an area covering around 23 sq
kms was established as Agasthya Vanam Biological Park. The intention was to restore the degraded
forests and to use it for educational purpose.
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