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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
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.
Ramakalmedu:
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. Situated at a
distance of 40 km from Thekkady
and 75 km from Munnar
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
Rajamala
Rajamala is the
natural habitat of the Nilgiri
Tahr (Hemitragas hylocres), the
Eravikulam - Rajamala region is
now home to half the world
population – estimated at around
1300 - of this endangered
mountain goat. But the Tahr is
only one of the reasons to make
a visit to Rajamala.
Vagamon
One of the most
beautiful places with a chain of
three hills - the Thangal hill,
the Murugan hill and the
Kurisumala, important for
Muslims, Hindus and Christians
respectively.
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
This is one of the
world's largest auction centres
for cardamom. A walk through the
sprawling cardamom plantations
of Vandanmedu is a heady
experience.
Chellarkovil
This sleepy little
village with its breathtaking
view of the plains and cascading
waterfalls is a feast for the
eyes. The village slopes down to
the famous coconut groves of
Cumbum in neighbouring Tamil
Nadu.
Vandiperiyar
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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