Thenmala is in Kerala in India. It is a scenic place known for its natural beauty. It is the location of the first eco tourism project in Kerala. The Thenmala dam is a big attraction and is mainly used for irrigation purposes.

Hanging Bridge, Thenmala

Get in

By car from Punalur.

By train alight at Kollam Junction and by bus or by taxi via Punalur.

Get around

Taxis and jeeps

See

• Thenmala Dam. 

• Hanging Bridge. 

• Adventure Zone. 

• Palaruvi Waterfalls. 

• Kulathupuzha (10 km south of Tenmala on the road to Shencottah). With forest range, well known for its ayyappa temple, templefish pond, elephants and reeds. 

Do

• Boat riding on the dam.