Of bountiful fields and forests
Among the myriad charms of Marayoor lie its verdant sugarcane plantations and expansive sandalwood forests.
Taking a leisurely stroll amidst the vast acres of sugarcane fields is a delightful experience, heightened by the first-hand opportunity to witness the age-old tradition of jaggery-making.
While the sugarcane fields stretch as far as the eye can see, they pale compared to the vast expanse of the Marayoor sandalwood reserve, spanning a remarkable 1,460.77 hectares. Although this precious forest is privately protected, visitors can still marvel at its splendour from a roadside viewpoint. It's worth noting that Marayoor's sandalwood trees stand proudly alongside those in other regions renowned for larger pockets of sandalwood forests, particularly in Southern India.
