subject: Enjoy Cool Climate, Verdant Tea, And Spice Gardens In Hill Stations In Kerala [print this page] Despite nearness to Equator and with general tropical climate, the southernmost state of India, Kerala, also known as the Gods own country has some exotic hill destinations that can fulfill such requirements of the visitors.
Unique Hill Stations
Hill destinations in Kerala offer some unique experiences for the visitors. Cool climate in a normally warm state combined with verdant tea as well as spice garden generate a host of natural attractions for the tourists and travelers.
Delightful Journey
Journey to any of the Kerala hill stations can be delightful for the traveler. Visitors will experience the best of nature with lush green forestry, deep green valleys, flowing rivers, and rising hills. Most of the hill spots in Kerala are located in the Western Ghat Mountain ranges that overlook the beautiful Nilgiri Mountains. Abundance of flora and fauna would be an added bonus for the travelers.
Most Popular Hill Stations in Kerala
While there are numerous small hill place in the state, some of them are famous and popular. Most popular hill destinations in Kerala include Munnar, Wayanad, Idduki, and Vagamon.
Hill Station in Tea Country
Munnar is popularly known as the Tea country and Munnar hill is one of the most popular tourist destinations in entire South India.
The location is especially popular among the honeymooning couples.
It is located in Idduki district and is known for its high mountains, deep valleys as well as sprawling tea gardens.
These are not the only attractions in Munnar but the Eravikulam National Park with a host of wildlife species can attract any nature lover.
Munnar is located close to Kochin and the visiting season is November through May every year.
Hill Destinations of Heritage Attractions
One of the heritage attractions in the state of Kerala is the Wayanad hill . Offering blissful climate as well as ambiance, Wayanad is one of the perfect holiday destinations in the entire South India. A couple of great attractions in Wayanad are verdant tea and the cardamom gardens in the town. One of the most attractive destinations is the Tree house near the hamlet of Vythiri, an experience that every visitor will remember for long. Another experience many visitors will not like to miss is the trekking around the Neolithic Cave Site at Edakkal.
Visiting the Hill District
Idukki can be rightly termed as the hill district of Kerala. Some of the most popular hill spots are Ponmudi, Devikulam, and Peeramade. Besides the Idduki Arch Dam, Sandal forest at Marayoor, Kuthumkal waterfalls, expensive tea gardens, and Annamali, Karikodu Bhagawaty, and numerous other temples all constitute attractive features from tourists and travelers.
Other Hill Stations
Among other notable hill in Kerala are the Vagamon hill. Pattumala, Vandiperiyar, Chellarkovil, and Vandanmedu and all of them are also famous for tea and spices.
A stay in any of the hill in Kerala could give the visitor or traveler a memorable and extremely enjoyable experience.
