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Palaghat district is known for good Paddy
fields. The main cargo transportation was by Bullock Carts
for many decades. There were bullock cart races, cattle
markets. Carts and cattle had an important role in village
economy. Cattle were looked after very well. The villages
around had a tradition of passenger bullock carts called
"Savari Vandi". It was considered to be the prestige of the
family to own a passanger cart with good cattle. |
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carts and cattle. The demand for the Cargo cart being less,
the farmers are unable to keep the cattle and the 'Savari
Vandi. We offer a unique "Savari Vandi"
for comfortable journey and sight seeing. It is eight feet
tall. One-foot high windows on both sides assure 360-° view
to all sides. Interior is 5 feet high. The cart has 20
square foot area to sit or even lie back. |
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The trip starts from Kollenkode (1 1/2
hours from Trichur on the way to Parambikulam. The guests
visit remote villages and see paddy fields, houses,
teashops, post office, barber shop, toddy shop, schools,
blacksmith. Also visit a brick building village.See the
birds Braminy kite (Eagle), kranes. See Teak trees,
rosewood, cotton trees, pappaya, neem, tamarind, betel nuts
trees, cashew nuts trees, ginger, turmeric plants, chillies
etc. |
The trip starts at 10.00 A.M., and
travels thtough remote village.
Tender coconuts are offered to drink. Ethnic vegitarian
meals on banana leaves are served in a house at the village.
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The villagers are frienldy and curious.
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The finishes at
13.30 P.M at the end of the road near a mountain.
Price:
Rs 1000 / person including meals. |
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