Trivandrum - Agasthyakoodam

Trivandrum - Agasthyakoodam

Agasthyakoodam is the second highest peak in Kerala which is popular as a bird watcher's paradise. A lot of bird lovers throng to this place to catch the sight of exotic avian species. The forest area around this mountain range has the richest collection of rare medicinal herbs and plants in the entire Western Ghats region. Agasthyakoodam is also known for housing a wide variety of flora and fauna. The peak of Agasthyakoodam can be reached only through trekking. Hence this place is often haunted by trekking enthusiasts. Agasthyakoodam is also a popular pilgrim site which is named after the Hindu sage Agasthya. There is a shrine dedicated to the sage at the top of the peak where the devotees pay homage to him.