Saturday, 15 September 2012

Hill stations in Kerala






Hill stations of Kerala are known for their cool climate, verdant tea and spice gardens and plethora of natural attractions. Take a hill station tours of Kerala &enjoy some of the exotic place that can be rightfully claimed to be nature's best kept secret

Embark upon a delightful journey to the various hill stations of Kerala to experience the best of natural exoticism. Most of these hill stations are located on the highland area of Western Ghats and overlook the beautiful Nilgiri mountains. Travelling to these hill stations is an experience in its own as the horse shoe cut roads hold some of the most beautiful sights that a traveller can enjoy.

Popular Hill Stations

Camouflaged in the Nilgiris, these hill stations in Kerala highlight aromatic spice and tea gardens, verdant woods and cool and relaxing ambiance as its main draw. Some of the most popular hill destinations one should not miss in Kerala are -

1. Munnar - Fondly known as the ‘Tea Country’, Munnar is a popular holiday destination, a hit among the honeymooners. Located in the Idduki district, the quaint hill station is known for its high mountains, deep valleys and sprawling odoriferous tea gardens. The town is also blesses with various wildlife attractions like Eravikulam National Park and many religious centers as well. Located close to Cochin, the town is best visited during the months of September to May.

2. Wayanad - Blessed with various heritage attractions other than the blissful climate and ambiance, Wayanad is a perfect holiday destination in Kerala. The verdant tea and cardamom gardens in the town makes the stay of the tourists, a very pleasant one. The Tree House stay at the nearby hamlet of Vythiri, is a nonpareil experience. Trekking around the Neolithic Cave Site at Edakkal is a not to be missed experience.

3. Idukki - Some of the most popular hill stations in this district are Peeramade, Devikulam and Ponmudi. Be it heritage, pilgrimage, monumental or natural attractions, this district has it all! The Idukki Arch Dam, Marayoor Sandal Forest, Kuthumkal Waterfalls and expansive tea gardens are the main attractions here. Pilgrims can visit the Annamalai Temple, Karikodu Bhagawathy Temple, Sri Krishnaswamy Temple, Nainar Masjid, Uravappara Temple and St Thomas Church. Adventure options like paragliding, mountaineering, rappelling, wildlife safaris, trekking and biking can also be enjoyed here.

Other important hill stations in Kerala are Vagamon, Vagamon, Chellarkovil, Pattumala, Vandiperiyar and  Vandanmedu  - famous for tea and spice plantations. Enjoy a stay in these bewitching hill stations of Kerala that attracts tourists from all over the world. Carpeted with the best of natural green, enjoying a vacation in these hill stations is a rare experience. Easily accessible from any part of the state, plan a stay in these hill stations and unwind your mind and senses.

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