Braemore Estate
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關於Braemore Estate
Braemore Estate (Braemore Marigold Estate) is in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India.
Braemore Estate旅遊指南
城市概覽
Braemore Estate is a 685-acre tea, rubber and coffee estate, some 60 km from Thiruvananthapuram established by the British in 1880. It is one of the best trekking spots in Kerala and lies at a height of 300 meters above sea level.
如何抵達
KSRTC buses are available from East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram. The first bus starts at 6AM and reaches Braemore Estate by 7:30AM. The forest checkpost at Mankayam Waterfall requires a payments of ₹25 per vehicle. Buses are allowed to pass free.
當地交通
Walking is the only option for getting around.
必看景點
Ayyappa Temple. An old termite mound converted into a granite temple. It's a 3 kms off-road Jeep ride up to a point and then a half kilometre trek through the forest to reach the temple. (updated Jul 2015) Braemore Tea Factory. One of the oldest tea factories in Kerala was established in 1883. It's maintained with almost no changes as it was built. The factory is non operational right now due to non-availability of labour. One can enter the factory and take a look at the factory that is being converted into a tea museum. (updated Jul 2015) Madame Falls, 2 km. Very safe for bathing. (updated Jul 2015) 1 Mankayam Waterfalls, Near forest checkpost. (updated Jul 2015) Ramayana Cave. A stream originates from the cave. (updated Jul 2015) Seetha Waterfalls (2 km trekking). Very safe for bathing with a natural bathtub. (updated Jul 2015)
體驗活動
1 Trekking to Ponmudi Hills (4 km). Permission is required from the forest department. They charge ₹800 for a group of four persons and provide a guide. (updated Jul 2015)
美食
There are no restaurants in the estate. You have to bring your own food or cook something here.
住宿
Braemore Estate Bungalow, ☏ +91 8589037043. Kitchen facility is provided. ₹5,000. (updated Jul 2015) Braemore Palace, ☏ +91 9947609117. (updated Jul 2015) Braemore Hills, ☏ +91 85890 37043. (updated Jul 2015)
順遊推薦
Arippa Eco-tourism village. 30 km Ponmudi Hills, 38 km
城市概覽改寫自 Wikipedia，旅遊指南來自Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。照片來自 Wikimedia Commons.