KERALA HILLS
Kerala has a long chain of lush, mid-clad hill stations that are home to exotic wildlife. All the hill resorts in Kerela offer the most enchanting experience of nature in all its virgin beauty
The major Hill resorts of Kerela are: Munnar, Ponmudi, Peerumade, Neliyampathy, , Peruvannamuzhi, Tusharagiri, Wayanad, Pythal Mala, Ezhimala, Ranipuram, Devikulam, Wagamon etc.
MUNNAR HILLS : Munnar hills is situated in the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni & Kundala. Situated 1600 metre above sealevel, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town.
ECHO POINT : This scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here. Echo Point is on the way to Top Station in Munnar
RAMAKALMEDU, NEDUMKANDAM :
Idukki, 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
Peermede hills, Idukki
RAJMALA : Idukki, 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
Peermede hills, Idukki
AGASTHYARKOODAM HILLS : Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala , 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.
PULLUMEDU : Velvet lawns and rare flora and fauna add to the beauty of Pullumedu. The famous Sree Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala and the Makara Jyothi illuminations at the shrine are visible from here. The winding journey to this hill along the Periyar River, offers a stunning view of hills draped in lush greenery.
VANDANMEDU : The River Periyar flowing through the centre of this town nourishes its vast tea, coffee and pepper plantations. A major trade centre, Vandiperiyar is also home to a number of tea factories. The Agriculture Farm and Flower Garden have a delightful array of rose plants, orchids and anthuria.
PATTUMALA : Pattumala or Hill draped in silk in Peermede has charms like no other. The lofty peaks, the little streams and the green expanse of the tea plantations give the hills an ethereal beauty.
ERAVIKULAM NATIONAL PARK : A sanctuary for the endangered mountain goat of South India, the Nilgiri Tahr ( Hemitragus hylocrious), the Eravikulam National Park stands out for the stark beauty of its rolling grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 sq km in the Rajamalai hills. An ideal place for trekking, facilities are provided here and tourists are allowed to go on foot up to Anamudi ( the highest peak south of Himalayas )
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