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' Mazha Yatra ' - a monsoon tourism , Kerala :
Enjoy ' Mazha Yatra ', with a hot coffee
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A walk in the rain accompanied by fog ... the taste of ' Kappa Puzhukku ' and Hot coffee ... The Athirappilly-Thumpoormuzhi- Vazhachal DMC is organising a very different ' Mazha Yatra ' ( rain trip ) for nature lovers . The special herbal coffee will provide a refreshing feel to the tourists .
The ' Mazha Yatra ' aims to turn Athirappilly into a major monsoon tourism spot in Kerala . The trip will connect Thumpoormuzhi-Athirappilly-vazhachal , Charpa waterfalls , and Sholayar , Peringalkuthu dams .
Apart from enjoying the beauty of waterfalls in the monsoon season , the visitors will get to see the rain forests and the river that is full to brim . Those participating in the Mazha Yatra will get accommodation facility in major hotels in Athirappilly and Chalakkudy with a concession of 30 to 50 per cent . They will also get umbrellas , bags , and books for free , said District Tourism Promotion Council Executive Officer Manesh Sebastian .
The Mazha Yatra that will begin at 8 AM from the PWD Rest House , Chalakkudy , will conclude by 6.30 PM . Phone : 0480-2769888 , 9497069888 .