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Far away from the din and bustle of the city life, the Kerala hills draped in green are still waiting to be discovered by the wayfaring tourist. The cardamoms and cinnamon and pepper and cashews that long ago hypnotized traders from all over the world and drained royal treasures, are the harvests of these hills. If you have already tasted the snow capped magic of the Himalayas and the rugged charm of the Aravallis, it’s the turn of the Western Ghats to play on your senses.

1. Idukki

Though shadowed by the fabled beauty of the beaches and backwaters, the hill stations in Kerala on the Western Ghats are the repository of a different kind of wealth displayed in oblivion and irrespective of human interest. Nestled among the low hills of which a large part is a reserve forest, the virgin hill station of Idukki is one of the most popular in Kerala.

At an altitude of 750 að 2500 m above sea level the landscape at Idukki is scarred by the rivers Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzha rivers. The name Idukki is derived from the word Idukki meaning ‘a narrow gorge’ á malajalam. The low green hills at Idukki make way for the meandering rivers to gurgle past its slopes. A sprawling 1500 sq. m area at Idukki is taken up by Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to an amazing range of wildlife. The Idukki district notably supplies about 66% of Kerala’s power consumption. The hydroelectric project at the Idukki Dam offers a sizable contribution. This dam is the world’s second and Asia’s first Arch Dam.With its aroma of its famous spices and the moist green hills Idukki is ready to get you drunk with its abundance.

Tourist Attractions

• Idukki wildlife Sanctuary
• Tea Plantations
• Spice Plantations
• Idukki Arch Dam
• Waterfalls at Keezar Kuthu

2. Munnar

Green and surrounded by the serenity of spectacular hills, the beautiful hill station redefines nature like never before. A part of “God’s Own Country”, Kerala, the beautiful hill station of Munnar is one of the most popular tourist destination of India, drawing a wide variety of people with the lure of her picturesque landscapes. Þannig, whether you are a newly wed couple planning a honeymoon in Munnar or just planning a holiday in Munnar with your family, this beautiful district promises to charm!

The district of Munnar is characterized by being the confluence of three rives, the Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, which in turn gives the district its name as the word Munnar means “three rivers” in Tamil. Clean and pure, the district is also home to the famous Neelakurunji plant, which blooms only once in 12 ár.

3. Pakshipathalam

Pakshipathalam Hills View – Kerala-Karnataka border, near Pakshipathalam.

A trekker’s paradise and one of the most uncorrupted hill stations of India, the pristine beauty of the quaint hill station of Pakshipathalam promises to sweep you off you your feet while on a visit to Pakshipathalam. Located around 7 kms to the north eastern portion of Thirunelli, Pakshipathalam can only be reached by trekking. A haven for several rare and exotic species of birds and animals, the lush, green deciduous forests of Pakshipathalam were once the meditating area for countless maharishis or saints of ancient India.

Today a wildlife lover’s paradise, a trip to Pakshipathalam is a must include in your tour itinerary of Kerala, drawing countless tourists to its lands with the lure of rich natural beauty. One of the major centers of Eco tourism in Kerala, Pakshipathalam is also located close to Kuruvadweep, an island which is renowned for its perfect ecological balance. Known for possessing the best soil for the growth of rare species of orchids and a number of other examples of flora, a trip to Kuruvadweep is a definite must include while on a holiday in Pakshipathalam.

4. Peerumedu

Named after a Sufi saint Peer Mohamed, Peerumedu is blessed with a history that forms one of its most important attractions. Located around 85 km to the east of Kottayam, the weather of Peerumedu is invitingly cool and moist, a perfect excuse for that weekend getaway to Peerumedu. The green slopes of the region are also the perfect place for newly weds to be if they are keen on a honeymoon in Peerumedu. Surrounded by rich plantations of tea, coffee, cardamom, rubber and eucalyptus, the entirety of Peerumedu is enveloped with a fragrance that is heady and delightfully intoxicating!

5. Silent Valley

One of the prettiest hill stations in India, the Silent Valley is a must visit while planning a trip to Kerala. The Silent Valley is also one of the most important national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of India, with its natural beauty being the perfect background for the comfort of a number of rare species of flora and fauna. Much of the natural charm of the Silent Valley is still well preserved today, with the scenic landscape of the Valley also being home to a number of aboriginal tribes mainly led by the Kurumbar Tribes, who make the tour to the Silent Valley even more special by their rustic charm.

The scenic slopes of the Silent Valley are home to a number of rare species of birds, animals and plants which include:

• Ceylon Frog mouth
• Great Indian Horn-bill
• Nilgiri Laughing Thrush Or The Rufus-Breasted Laughing thrush
• Long-Legged Buzzard
• Red Winged Crested Cuckoo
• Malabar Pied Horn-bill
• Nilgiri Laughing Thrush
• Pale Harrier
• Nilgiri Pipit
• Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon
• Nilgiri Flycatcher
• Nilgiri Laughing Thrush
• Black Bulbul

6. Vagamon

At an altitude of 1100 m and 65 km from Idukki district and 60 km from Kottayam Vagamon made up of the Thangal hills, the Kurisumala and the Murugan hills. Perched high among green tea plantations and gurgling streams, Vagamon or Wagamon ensures an exhilarating and soothing haven for trekkers and hikers. Strolling through he nature walks in Vagamon, you might come across elephants frolicking in pools juts like that. With a rich and varied range of flora and fauna Vagamon is ideal for all those seeking a travel experience with a difference.

Tourist Attractions

• Kurisumala (Christian Pilgrimage)
• Kurisumala Dairy Farm
• Unique rock formation at Thangal para an Indo-Swiss project
• Tea Plantations

How to Reach : Vagamon is well connected by road to Kottayam, Palai and Idukki. A 2 – 2 ½ hrs (approx) drive from any of these places will take you to Vagamon.

7. Wayanad

Wayanad Hills

Located in the north eastern section of the state of Kerala, the beautiful district of Wayanad is one of the most popular hill stations of India. Surrounded by lush green, sloping plains of spice plantation, a trip to Wayanad is a must include if you are planning a tour to Kerala.

Wayanad is located on the summit of the Deccan Plateau on its southern side with the Western Ghats running through it. Blessed by nature with lush, tropical forests, undulating slopes through which a number of smooth flowing rivers run across and a climate that promises to charm, the serene hill station of Wayanad remains even today uncorrupted by modernity and thus, is generally regarded to be one of the most popular tourist destinations of Kerala. A definite must-visit while on a holiday in Kerala.

8. Devikulam

Staðsett 16 km south west of Munnar at an altitude of 1800 m, Devikulam meaning the lake of the goddess, derived its name from the goddess Sita . Legend has it that Sita and her husband lord Rama , from the Ramayana , came down to frolic in the mountain lake here. That lake has been christened Sitadevi Lake after the goddess. The emerald waters of the lake hidden behind green slopes, gives you reason enough to believe and know why the goddess chose this place of many others- she must have mistaken it for heaven.

Tourist Attractions

• Sitadevi Lake
• TRout Fishing in the Lake
• Pallivasal waterfall
• Tea Plantations
• Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Mangalam Devi Temple
• Marayur Sandal Forests

How to Reach Devikulam : Devikulam can be reached from both Kottayam and Kochi. The distance from Kochi is 149 km (4 hr drive) and that from Kottayam is 132 km (4 ½ hr drive).

Travel Ábendingar

• The climate is mild with a slight chill after nightfall so carry cotton shawls and jackets
• If you want to fish in the lake seek permission from Tata Tea
• Enjoy treks along the hill slopes away from the metal road.

9. Malampuzha

Being the base on which the longest river of Kerala, the Bharathappuzha flows over the green undulating slopes of the Western Ghats, the beautiful hill station of Malampuzha is a must visit while on a tour to Kerala. Sleepy and straight out of a picture book, a visit to Malampuzha promises to be the dream vacation you have always desired. Home to several tourist attractions, it is hardly surprising that the quaint hill station of Malampuzha is today one of the most popular tourist destinations of Kerala.

10. Ponmudi

Ponmudi – Trivandrum

Rolling at an altitude of 610 m, Ponmudi (meaning the Golden Peak in Malayalam) is the least haunted by tourists and therefore the most peaceful of all Kerala hill stations. Embellished with rapids flowing over the road, and misty peaks thronged by an exotic vegetation, Ponmudi is a hiker’s and trekker’s paradise. At a distance of 61 km (1 ½ hrs drive) from Thiruvanthapuram, Ponmudi offers to soothe your work worn mind and body to rejuvenation. Hike through the slopes of tea gardens to watch the pickers at work or fish in the emerald waters of the Kallar River to make the most of Ponmudi.

How to Reach : Ponmudi is at a distance of 61 km north east of Thiruvanthapuram which house the nearest rail and air terminal. On the Thiruvanthapuram-Nedumangad-Chenkotta Highway after Agasthyakoodam and Golden Valley comes Ponmudi.

Travel Ábendingar

• Beware of leeches, carry common salt
• If you want to witness the Aranamula boat race, visit during Aranamula festival (August- September)
• Trek to the tea plantations to watch the expertise of the pickers at close quarters
• Carry warm clothing as the nights are chil

11. Topstation

A land of undulating hills and valleys, cool breezes, fresh and balmy air and hospitable people, Top-station is a land where tranquility is a breath of life. Unveil the magic of Top-station and enjoy an exotic holiday at this lush hill station. Top-station is home to extensive tea plantations that flourish in the cool and soothing clime. The rare Neelakurinji (Strobilanthus) – the flower that blooms only once in 12 ár, grows in this region, and features as one of the key attractions of the hill resort.

When the Neelakurinji flower blooms, the valleys and meadows of Topstation are all painted in various hues of blue, presenting viewers with an incredibly beautiful sight. You must visit Topstation to bask in the scenic mist-clad beauty, sprawling tea gardens, luxuriant forests and vivid cultural traditions. Top station also also delights visitors with spectacular views of the Tamil Nadu – Kerala border and the neighboring forests.

12. Vythiri

Vythiri Lake Resort – Hill Station

Imagine walking around soft undulating hills, surrounded by lush green plantations in a weather that is wet, cool and a perfect complement to the pristine ambience all around. Welcome to the Wayanad district of Kerala, a must visit while on a tour to “God’s Own Country”! If you are planning a holiday in Kerala, make sure you include a trip to Vythiri, a beautiful hill resort tucked away amidst the green slopes of the Western Ghats in Wayanad.

13. Attappady

Attapady Hills

Located on the north eastern section of the Palakkad district on the northern portion of the state of Kerala, also known as “God’s Own Country”, is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Kerala, the beautiful hill station of Attappady. Surrounded by lush green, undulating hills, the beautiful region of Attappady is a definite must visit if you are planning a trip to Kerala.

Located amidst the picturesque slopes of the Western Ghats, the pristine beauty of Attappady is further accentuated by the many rivulets of the Bhavani River, which murmur softly as they flow along the several twists and turns of the mountainous terrain of the one of the most uncorrupted hill stations of India.

14. Hæð stöðvar Kerala - NELLIAMPATHI

Nelliampathi er vinsæll hæð stöð 60 km fjarlægð frá Palakkad í Kerala lítið ríki í suður Indlandi. Það er frægur fyrir te hans og kaffi plantations og frábært veður ástand.