5400 x 3600 px | 45,7 x 30,5 cm | 18 x 12 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
9 gennaio 2011
Altre informazioni:
VATTAVADA (IDUKKI DISTRICT): Vattavada, a remote grama panchayat in Idukki district, ikerala is often called the “vegetable garden of the State”. It is known for its vegetable production, including the exclusive variety of high quality garlic. Situated 45 km from Munnar at 6, 500 ft above the sea level on the border with Tamil Nadu, Vattavada is preparing to harvest another season’s crop soon. Even in this off-season period, about two tonnes of beans and carrots are being sent to markets in Tamil Nadu and outside the district. Even as the prices of vegetables skyrocket in the market, the farmers here get only a nominal price in the absence of a procurement agency for their produce. The scenic hilly tract of Vattavada is at an altitude of 6500 feet above sea level, and is a refreshing experience, which is yet to come under the constant gaze and the footprints of visitors. The place receives plenty of sunshine and the winter temperatures never dip below unbearable levels. Besides the slopes of vegetable fields, one could also find forest patches, interspersed with eucalyptus and conifers. The area also teems with bird life and also other winged beauties like butterflies in various colour, size and shape. Vattavada could be taken for a place significant for trekking. Here, an avid trekker would get options to explore many adjoining locations. Some of the trekking routes starting from Vattavada include the ones going to Kodaikanal, Top Station, Mattupetty, Kanthaloor and Meesapulimala.
