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Hill
Stations in Kerala
Hill
stations in Kerala
offer you an opportunity
to spend your vacations
amidst clean and fresh
air of the hills.
On your Kerala tour
you can visit the
hill stations of Mattupetty,
Munnar, Nelliyampathy,
Palakkad, Ponmudi,
Wayanad, Idduki, Kannur,
Kasargod and Kozhikode.
Here you can see the
milky waterfalls,
mighty rocks, lakes,
and hill-plantations.
The scenic beauty
of these hill stations
cannot be defined
in words; rather it
would be a nice experience
visiting the hill
stations personally
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Munnar
Munnar
is situated at the confluence
of three mountain streams
- Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni,
Kundala. 1600 m. above
sea level, this hill
station was the summer
resort of the British
Government in South
India. Sprawling tea
plantations, picture
book towns, winding
lanes, and holiday facilities
make this a popular
hill station |
Thekkady
The
very sound of the name
conjures up images of
elephants, unending
chains of hill and spice
scented plantations.
Here, in the crisp,
cool air of the Western
Ghats you will experience
the most enchanting
holiday. Periyar forest
of Thekkady is one of
the finest wildlife
reserves in India, and
spread across the entire
district are picturesque
plantations and hill
towns that hold great
opportunities for treks
and mountain walks.
A cruise through the
waters of Periyar Lake
around which the wild
-life sanctuary is situated,
offers a soul - stirring
pleasant experience.
The Thekkady sanctuary
is one of the best in
the country for watching
and photographing wild
life. |
Wagamon
This
hill resort, situated
1,100 meters above sea
level, 75 km east of
Kottayam, forms the
focal point of a massive
tourism development
project envisaged by
the Kerala Eco-tourism
Development Society.
Called "World Class
Hill Resort at Wagamon",
the project will cover
all the important areas
such as anchor resort,
eco-lodges vacation
houses, camp sites,
lakes, promenade, holistic
healing center, planters'
sports club, multipurpose
cultural theatre, tourist
information center,
conservation research
institute, civic hall,
boarding school, botanical
garden, spice garden,
fruit orchard and boating,
sailing and rock climbing
center. Construction
work is on at several
points, especially at
the sites of hotels,
resorts and educational
institutions. The work
of Ananya Hills Resorts
and Rejuvenation Center
is almost complete.
The existing facilities
include five cottages,
dormitory, kitchen,
conference hall, and
yoga and meditation
center, gliding training
and trekking facilities.
The rejuvenation center
is called Ayushhida
Ayurvedic Center. The
second phase of the
project is expected
to commence soon.
Wagamon is well known
for the inspiring beauty
of its hills. A chain
of three hills- Thangal
hill, Murugan hill and
Kurishumala - represents
the three major religions
and stand as lasting
monuments of religious
harmony. |
Nelliyampathy
This
fascinating hill station
is at a height of 467
to 1572 m above sea
level. At least 10 hair
pin bends have to be
negotiated on the ghat
road that passes through
the breathtaking evergreen
forests of the Sahya
Ranges. Seethakundu
at Nelliyampathy offers
a panoramic view of
about one third of Palakkad |
Lakkidi
Tucked
away in the picturesque
Wayanad region of Kerala,
Lakkidi Hill has an
elevation of 700 meters
above sea level. Undulating
peaks, silver streams
and luscious forests
sprinkle magical powder
and beautify the entire
area of this Kerala
hill station. Lakkadi
in Kerala receives world's
second highest degree
of rainfall. |
Ranipuram
A
beautiful and enchanting
mountain terrain that
is located about 750
meters above the sea
level in The Kasargod
district, 85 kilometers
away from the town is
Ranipuram. What make
it famous are the trekking
trails through the lush
evergreen forests and
grasslands of the area.
Earlier called Madathumala,
It was renamed as Ranipuram
by the local settlers,
after the 'Virgin Mother'.
The verdant virgin greens
of Ranipuram, an ideal
place for nature lovers
and bird watchers, merge
with the forests of
Karnataka. There are
many trekkers who prefer
to venture on a tour
to Ranipuram, which
might become an important
hill station in Kerala
as well as a significant
eco tourism destination
in the years to come. |
Ponmudi
Ponmudi
is connected to Trivandrum
by a narrow winding
road which offers a
scenic view on the way
to Ponmudi. The climate
is always pleasant and
it serves as a base
for trekking and hiking.
The tea-gardens here
are also famous.
Other attractions near
Ponmudi include Golden
Valley and a number
of rivulets and rapids,
some even across the
road. Located in a rich
forest area, this whole
place may be of interest
to those who are interested
in tropical vegetation.
There is also a rich
wildlife around these
hills. Golden Valley
is a sneak-peak offered
to the beauty of the
hills. It is an access-point
to the river Kallar.
Well-rounded pebbles,
lush green trees, the
cool water, fishes and
the sheer wilderness
of the park enthralls
the visitor.
Another attraction in
the region is Agasthyarkoodam
which is one of the
highest peak in the
Western Ghats and the
highest peak (1868 m)
in the district. This
peak is famous for its
wilderness, and can
be accessed only with
permission from the
Forest Department. Meenmutty
Falls is also a famous
attraction in the range.
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Charalkunnu
This
piquant picnic spot
is a picturesque hill
station from where the
breath-taking areal
view of the beautiful
valleys and other low
lying lands can easily
knock any one out of
one’s senses. The camp
house here offers a
feel-at-home lodging. |
Ramakalmedu
Ramakalmedu
is 16 km from Nedumkandam,
Thekkady-Munnar Road.
Rolling green hills
and the fresh mountain
air make Ramakalmedu
and enchanting retreat.
The
hilltop also offers
a panoramic view of
the picturesque villages
of Bodi and Cumbum on
the eastern slope of
the Western Ghats.
Distance
45 km from Idukki, 40
km from Thekkady and
75 km from Munnar. |
Elaveezhapoonchira
Easily
accessible from Pala
town Elaveezhapoonchira
is a picturesque picnic
spot located in the
most of beautiful hillrocks. |
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Peerumed
Situated
Situated amidst rubber,
tea, coffee, and pepper
plantations is this
dainty little hill station
of Peerumed, an ideal
stopover on the way
to Thekkady. Surrounded
by rolling hills and
valleys, Peerumed is
well known for its waterfalls,
open grasslands and
delightful trekking
trails. This pleasant
hill station was once
of the summer retreat
of the Maharajas of
Travancore |
Attappady
A
beautiful synthesis
of mountains, rivers
and forests, Attappady
is of great interest
to anthropologists.
This is the habitat
of many tribes like
the Irulars and Mudugas.
The Malleeswaran peak
is worshipped as a gigantic
Sivalinga by the Adivasis
who also celebrate the
Sivarathri festival
with great fervour.
A PWD Rest House, a
VIP Guest House and
a few private hotels
offers accommodation
at Agali. |
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Dhoni
It
takes a three hour trek
from the base of the
Dhoni hills, to reach
this reserve forest
area with its small,
beautiful waterfall.
This hill country is
the delight of trekkers.
The community hall at
Kalikatty is used as
a camping base for trekkers. |
Peruvannamoozhi
Dam
The
picturesque dam sight
has a crocodile farm
and birds sanctuary
here. Boating facilities
are also available here |
Chembra
Peak
At
2100 m above mean sea
level. Chembra is the
highest peak in Wayanad
and is an ideal area
for trekking |
Pythal
Mala
This
enchanting hill station
situated 4,500 ft. above
sea level near the Kerala
- Karnataka border,
is rich in flora and
fauna. It is a six Km
trek to the top of the
hills. |
Ezhimala
The
beautiful beach here
has a hillock nearby
(286 M high). A Naval
Academy is being developed
here. |
Agasthyarkoodam
Agasthyarkoodam,
the spectacular peak
in the Western Ghats
rises to a majestic
1890 m in the form of
a sharp cone. A haven
of rare herbs and medicinal
plants, its slopes are
a breathtaking sight
when they transform
into colourful glades
of the 'Neelakurinji',
a flower which blooms
only once in twelve
years.
Women
are not allowed up the
peak. The aborigins
here believe that sage
Agasthya, a mythological
character who lived
here was a confirmed
bachelor, hence they
dislike the presence
of strange women. The
season from December
2'nd week to February
is advocated for trekking
for which a forest pass
has to be obtained from
the Wildlife Warden,
Forest Dept., P.T.P.Nagar,
Thiruvananthapuram. |
Devikulam
Devikulam
is a dainty town, sixteen
kilometers southwest
of Munnar. It consist
of irresistibly green
slopes touching the
sky at a thousand metres
and its silent clusters
of slender red and blue
gum trees. |
Mattupetty
Hill Station
Famous
for its Indo-Swiss livestock
project, Mattupetty
is situated at a height
of 1700 m and is just
13 km from Munnar. There
are over 100 varieties
of high yielding cattle
at the specialized dairy
farm and visitors are
allowed into three of
the eleven cattle sheds
at the farm. The Mattupetty
Lake and Dam, just a
short distance from
the farm, is a very
beautiful picnic spot.
Nearby
is the Kundala tea plantations
and the Kundala Lake,
both tourist attractions.
Boating facilities on
the Mattupetty Dam on
speed launches and slow
speed motor boats are
available. |
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