Aryankavu

Aryankavu is a village located in the Kollam district of the Indian state of Kerala.

This pass along with Palakkad Gap and Aralvaimozhi gap is a significant pass that connects Kerala side of Western Ghats with Coromandel Coastal plains of Tamil Nadu.

The pass is a narrow low-lying area in Western Ghats with altitude lesser than 300 metres (980 ft).

[6] The gap along with Achankovil Shear Zone plays the role of an ecological divide.

It separate the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve from Cardamom Hills and High Range of Kerala.

[7] The Palaruvi Falls is located in the forest, five kilometres (3.1 mi) away from Aryankavu check post.

It is the world's first stump planted plantation of teak which located near the Palaruvi Falls in Aryankavu.

The temple dedicated to Shasta at Aryankavu is situated near the border of Tamil Nadu.

The festival at the temple is celebrated during the concluding days of the Sabarimala Mandala Kalam.

The most important festivals observed here include Pandiyan Mudippu, Thiru Kalyanam and Kumbhabhishekham.

The major center of worship of Muslims is the Edappalayam Juma Masjid.

Aryankavu temple (1890)