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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.
When the heat is on the plains, and the time to get away
from the crowd, came for a rendezvous with nature.
Inhale the bracing mountain air, relax in peace, stroll down
winding paths, marvel at the beautiful views, enjoy the
profusion of flowers in bloom. Kerala's exotic appeal is
centered in the highland area of the Western Ghats. Rising
to an average height of 1520 m , it houses rich flora and
fauna. |
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Ramakalmedu |
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Peermede |
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Munnar |
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Rajamala |
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Pandikuzhi |
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Ponmudi |
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Agasthyarkoodam |
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Wayanad |
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Nelliyampathy |
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Devikulam |
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Thrissanku and Peeru Hills |
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Ponmudi |
Location: About 61 km from Thiruvananthapuram city,south
Kerala.
Altitude: 915m above sea level.
Located within a short driving distance of Thiruvananthapuram,
Ponmudi is an enchanting hill resort with narrow winding pathways
and cool, green environs. Along with a beautiful array of mountain
flowers, exotic butterflies and small rivulets, Ponmudi offers
excellent opportunities for trekking. With its tea estates and mist
covered valleys Ponmudi is a fast developing hill resort with
cottages and dormitory accommodation facilities.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station : Thiruvananthapuram central, about 61 km
Nearest airport : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport about 67
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Agasthyarkoodam |
Location :70 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Attractions : Rare herbs and medicial plants.
The Agasthya forest believed to have been the abode of age
Agasthya,a character from mythology.Trekking trails Thick forests
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.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station : Thiruvananthapuram central, about 61 km
from Bonocaud.
Nearest airport : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 69
km from Bonocaud.
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Wayanad |
Luxuriant plantations of coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper and rubber,
stretch over the hills of Wayanad as far as the eye can see. With
the fast-flowing rivers - Panamaram, Mananthavady and Kabini -
cutting across the undulating panorama and lending a
picture-postcard look to the whole region - the north eastern tip of
Kerala.
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Nelliyampathy |
A forest range 75 kms. (travel time: 2 ˝ hours) from Palghat, the
Nelliyampathy hills comprise a chain of ridges cut off from one
another by valleys of dense evergreen forests and orange plantations
The height of the hills range from 467 meters to the tallest peak
Padagiri looming at 1572 meters.
Accessing Nelliyampathy from Palghat is a sensation on its own, as
you negotiate over a dozen hairpin curves on the ghat road passing
through the fascinating jungles of the Sahya Ranges. En route, 17
kms. from Palghat, the shimmering Pothundi Reservoir and its
manicured surroundings make for an ideal stop over.
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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. It has a lovely little lake hidden within the rolling hills.
According to a legend, Sita Devi, the holy consort of Lord Rama,
came down to frolic in the lake and the place came to be spoken
about as ’Devikulam’(meaning the lake of the goddess), ever since.
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Thrissanku and Peeru Hills |
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Located 4 km from Peermede, half a km from
Kuttikanam.
The landscape here is breathtaking with rolling hills and a gentle
breeze caressing. A perfect spot to unwind and to go for long
walks.. The spectacular view of the sunset and sunrise from these
hills is simply awesome.
Peeru Hills:
Located 4 km from Peermede, 1 km from Kuttikanam.
A true haven for trekkers and picnickers, Peeru Hills gets its name
after the Sufi saint, Peer Mohammed who spent his last days here.
Some of the spots worth visiting include the mausoleum of the Sufi
saint, the summer palace of the royal family and the residence of
the Diwan, all located nearby.
Getting there:
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery, about
180 km away.
Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 75 km away. |
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