Hill stations of
Kerala are concentrated on the
Western Ghats. These
hill stations are endowed with a variety of species of
animals and
birds and are bordered with
Indian tropical rain forests. These hill stations experiences an influx of tourists especially during the summers. The hill stations of Kerala contain a wealth of
forest resources including
minerals,
vegetation and
wildlife.
Munnar,
Thekkady,
Vagamon,
Ponmudi,
Lakkidi,
Vythiri,
Idukki, Peermedu,
Malampuzha,
Mattupetty, Ayyampuzha,
Gavi,
Athirappilly, Charalkunnu,
Malayattoor,
Kalpetta, Thiruvambadi, Malakkappara, Vithura and
Ranipuram are the popular hill destinations which are easily accessible from Kerala,
Tamil Nadu,
Bengaluru,
Thiruvananthapuram and
Puducherry.
Devikulam,
Idukki District
Devikulam is a tiny hill station in Kerala located almost 16 km to the south western part of Munnar. The best time to visit Devikulam is during the months of September to May.
Idukki, Idukki District
Idukki is also known for its
sanctuaries. Idukki is enriched with the major rivers which include Thalayar
River,
Periyar and Thodupuzhayar River. Idukki is named after the Idukku which is known as ‘narrow gorge’ in the
Malayalam language. Idukki is a veritable heaven of
flora and fauna and is known for its
spice and
tea plantations.
Munnar, Idukki District
Munnar is serving as an exotic hill station from the
British era.
Munnar is popular for the
flower named Neelakurinji - a flower which blooms every 12 years and bathes the hills in a blue hue.
Anamudi is known as the highest peak, which towers over 2695 m. It is an ideal spot for the enthusiastic mountaineer.
Kurinjimala Sanctuary,
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary,
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary of
Coimbatore District (
Tamil Nadu),
Eravikulam National Park,
Anamudi Shola National Park and
Pampadum Shola National Park are the
wildlife sanctuaries of South India bordered Munnar with the rich
flora and fauna.
Ponmudi, Thiruvananthapuram
Ponmudi is known for the
trekking and hiking which attract a large number of tourists. Ponmudi is popular to the tourists for the presence of
Ponmudi Hills, considered as the best place for trekking and camping during the late autumns and late winter seasons.
Vagamon, Kottayam-Idukki district
Vagamon is rested high amongst green tea plantations and babbling watercourses. The waterfalls and the deep
rain forests are dominant. Vagamon also houses a wide variety of animals and birds. While taking a stroll one can come across
elephants, which are seen busy fun and frolicking in water pools. It is easily accessible from
Kottayam District and Idukki district.
Vythiri, Waynad District
Vythiri enthralls its tourists with the hills and the wet natural vegetation. Located at about 1300 feet above the sea level, Vythiri is rich in
coffee and spice plantations. The ideal time to visit this place is from summer to winters.
