Kerala Hill Stations

Kerala Hill Stations

Kerala Hill Stations

Kerala houses a few scenic hill stations. Trekkers, hikers and nature lovers can unleash their wilderness spirit touring the hill stations of Kerala. Housing lots of flora and fauna these hill stations attract the nature enthusiasts from all over the world. The most visited hill stations are

Munnar

Munnar is an exotic hill station located at a distance of 55 kms from Idukki town. It is located at a scenic location where three streams meet. The altitude of Munnar hill station is about 1600 m above the sea level. Once the summer abode of the British, Munnar hill station houses plantations of coffee, tea and spice. The mysterious Neelakurinji flowers bloom once in every 12 years at the hills of Munnar. Anamudi, the highest peak of south India is located atop the hills of Munnar. Trekkers like to trek to the Anamudi peak in Munnar.

Vythiri

Vythiri hill station is 100 kms away from Kozhikode. Located at the north eastern tip of Kerala, Vythiri is perched at an altitude of 1300 m above sea level. The main attractions are coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper and rubber plantations.

Chembra Peak

Trekkers can pack up trekking tour to Chembra peak located in Wayanad district of Kerala. The altitude of the peak is 2100 meter above sea level.

Devikulam

Devikulam hill station is located near Munnar and known for is exotic flora and fauna. The Sita Devi Lake is a reservoir of mineral waters. People have a belief that Ramas wife Sita once bathed in this lake when they were in exile.

It is a good picnic spot. Angling enthusiasts can have the thrill of trout fishing on the lake.

Idukki

Idukki, one of the most resourceful destinations of Kerala is known for its wildlife, plantations, mountains, etc. The bounties of nature are seen everywhere. Mainly Tribal people live in Idukki who are agrarian. Three rivers flow through Idukki district creating a spectacular landscape.

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by: ashiken smith

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