Hill Stations
MUNNAR
Pastoral greens ribboned with winding hill roads, flanked by tall hill trees take you to Munnar, an enchanting hill station in serene Kerala, South India. This spectacular world of hill greens happens to be one of the most important tea producers in Kerala, South India.
Agreeable Munnar lies at the conflux of three hill rivers Nallathanni, Kundala and Muththirapusha. More than 30 tea gardens lie in the midst of wild forests steeped in fragrant aromas of pepper and cardamom plantations in Munnar, Kerala, South India.
Famous for the Neelkurinji blossom that carpets dense greens in shades of blue once in 12 years, Munnar is definitely an exotic hill station. In fact Munnar was a popular summer holiday resort during British colonial rule in India.
Well connected by buses and taxis divine Munnar is easily accessible from Madurai, Coimbatore and Kochi that also happens to be the nearest airport and railway junction. See traces of British colonial past in the red roofed colonial bungalows that adorn dark green hills and be enchanted with local traditions that seem to go on as they were in the ancient times.
Enter a tranquil world of herbal oils, rejuvenating ayurveda massages and breathe fresh hill air, unpolluted and fragrant, on your restful Munnar tours .
There are several places of tour interest located close to Munnar that definitely warrant a visit. Tour the Eravikulam National Park, Muttupetty, Chithirapuram and the Kundale Tea Plantation.
Referred to as the "Kashmir of South India," picturesque Munnar is just right for adventure sport lovers. Enjoy everything from rope climbing, trekking, para gliding to mountaineering on a thrilling Munnar adventure.
The venue of the famous Attukal Ponkala and Thrissur Pooram festivities, Munnar is also an important pilgrimage destination that is frequented during important fairs and festivals. The perfect time to visit picture postcard Munnar is during the months of October to March.
DEVIKULAM
Feel rested and refreshed after a rejuvenating Devikulam hill station tour. A delightfully quiet and peaceful hill station, Devikulam locales have an uncanny divine air.
Perched on the Western Ghats, Devikulam lies at a height of 1,800 meters above the sea level at a distance of 149 kilometers from Cochin and 6 kilometers from Munnar in Kerala, South India. Picnic on the serene banks of the glassy Devikulam Lake that adorns a depression in the midst of lush hills; listen to dry twigs crackling underfoot as you trek along hill hamlets on the lush Devikulam hills and entrust your body into the hands of an experienced ayurveda masseur.
Regale the aroma of fresh hill herbs, neatly clipped tea shrubs and rows of spice plantations as you enjoy spectacular nature vistas on your Devikulam tours. Tranquil Devikulam gets its name from the legend that Sita, the consort of Lord Rama had stayed in this area for a while.
Relax in the bosom of untouched greens, enjoy mountaineering, trekking, nature walks, chase colorful butterflies and spot chirping birds in Devikulam that is nothing short of a paradisiacal hill world peppered with mineral water springs, gum and fruit trees.
Visit Pallivasal waterfalls and enjoy wildlife excursions to the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary located close by.
The nearest rail junction is located at Ernakulam and the nearest airport in located at Cochin, Kerala, India.
VAGAMON
Gentle greens, burbling hill streams and acres of tea estates greet you the moment you enter surreal Vagamon that is a well known Kerala hill station. Located at a height of 1,100 meters above sea level, picturesque Vagamon lies over three hills, Kurisumala, Murugan and Thangal.
Vagamon wilds are home to wild animals such as elephants, deer and wild buffaloes. Idle your holiday hours on the banks of glassy hill lakes and enjoy trekking on popular hill routes that make Vagamon a well known trekking destination.
Tour the Kurisumala Ashram, the local church and tea estates while you enjoy hill tours to lovely Vagamon in Kerala, South India. Vagamon also serves as an ideal base from where you can enjoy tours to Muruganmala, Kulamavu and Thangalpara in Kerala, South India.
The nearest railway station is located at Kottayam at a distance of 60 kilometers and the nearest airport lies at a distance 100 kilometers in Cochin, Kerala, South India. Located on the Idukki-Kottayam border, Vagamon offers an ideal base for para gliding, trekking, rock climbing and other engrossing adventure sports.
The cool Vagamon air offers you ample opportunity to meditate in peace and rejuvenate with nature.
WAYANAD
Breathtaking Wayanad lies on the northeastern part of paradisiacal Western Ghats in Kerala, South India. The term Wayanad traces its origin to a Malayalam term 'Vayalnadu' that literally translates to 'the land of paddy'.
See the Banasura Dam and tour the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, visit the Chembra Peak, Thirunelli Temple, Pookat Lake, Kuruva Island and Sentinel waterfalls on your Wayanad hill station tours.
Set out on nature walks to coffee and rubber plantations, spot pretty birds and learn a thing or two about stunning mountain locales and quaint wood spots. See acres of step farms and freshen up in the pleasant hill weather that treats you to massive doses of oxy rich air.
Wayanad wears a glistening wet green look with dense forests sparkling under warm sunshine during the monsoon season. Sip a cup of coffee and perch yourself on a tree house and listen to sounds of raindrops plopping on Wayanad hills and streams.
Tour tribal settlements of Kurumas, Ooralis, Paniyas and Adiyars and enjoy fascinating green vistas of Wayanad on your hill station tours . Take a holy dip in the Papanasini River and enjoy wildlife safaris to the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary.
Let splendid Wayanad enchant you with its hill charms while you decide what to do with your leisure hours. Enjoy adventure sports like para gliding, trekking, mountaineering and other interesting hill activities that give you an opportunity to be a part of a serene green world aglitter with lively birds and wild animals that inhabit the fascinating Kerala greens.
IDUKKI
See untamed wilderness, deep gorges, gurgling hill streams and acres of step farms interspersed with spice plantations and tea gardens on your Idukki tours. A tranquil Kerala hill retreat, landlocked Idukki lies at a height of 2,500 meters above the sea level.
Well connected yet secluded, Idukki is an ideal hill retreat that is easily accessible. The closest railway station is located at a distance of 132 kilometers at Kottayam and the nearest airport lies at a distance of 132 kilometers at Kochi, Kerala, South India.
Famous for the massive Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary that lies over a sprawling 77 square kilometers, Idukki is just the place to delight in thrilling jungle treks, enchanting bird watching tours and electrifying wild life safaris.
Picnic near the sprawling greens close to the Idukki Arch Dam that has been constructed across River Periyar and be mesmerized with the natural music created by Kuthumkal waterfalls on your Idukki hill station tours in Kerala, South India.
The Observatory Hill at Nedumkandam, Idukki is a peaceful hill retreat where you get an opportunity to track celestial objects and be with nature and its enticing attractions. You may also set out on an educative excursion to Peermade while on an Idukki hill station tour
PONMUDI
Listen to the music of hornbills, thrushes, flycatchers and rare birds while you follow narrow jungle treks inside dense Ponmudi woods. See acres and acres of spice plantations interposed with modern buildings and colonial mansions while you tour the local attractions of Ponmudi, Kerala, South India.
A 54-kilometer drive from Thiruvananthapuram brings you to tranquil Ponmudi that lies at a height of 1,000 meters above sea level. Scenic and attractive, pleasant Ponmudi is a fairly developed Kerala hill station.
Set foot on a green land ornate with wild orchids, exotic shrubs and dense hill forests. Relax and enjoy nature while you tour the well-kept Deer Park i.e. a popular tour attraction.
Tour the local tea estates as the fresh aroma of coffee and spice plantations waft past your nostrils while you trek to the Ponmudi Crest and visit a mini zoo that is a haven for barasinghas.
Picnic near natural fresh water streams and tour the spectacular Golden Valley on your Ponmudi tours to Kerala. Enjoy excursions to the serene Varkala beach and revel in the spirit of joy in case you happen to be in Ponmudi during the Aranmula water carnival that place near picture perfect Ponmudi, Kerala, South India.
Enjoy an exhilarating wildlife safari to the fascinating Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary located close to lovely Ponmudi and relax in the lap of dense wilds as you rejuvenate with hill herbs and crisp hill air.
VYTHIRI
Enchanting velvety hills, dense forests, orchids, wild vegetation, pepper, cardamom and rubber plantations steeped in foggy white mists ensconce you on your tours to tranquil Vythiri that is a serene holiday destination.
Located at a height of 1,300 meters above the sea level, luxuriant Vythiri is a storehouse of natural attractions. Tour the Edakkal caves and Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve apart from several other attractions that adorn the lovely Vythiri hills.
Stay in dreamlike tree houses that offer you breathtaking views of dense tropical rainforests. Walk on rope bridges hung over gurgling hill streams and picnic at nature spots located under natural sunshades. See sunrays that filter past thick canopied forests, etch net like patterns on dry leaves as you spot chirping birds and wild animals that inhabit the luxuriant Vythiri wilds.
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary that is located close to Vythiri in Kerala, South India. See Malabar squirrels and langurs while jungle trekking and spot colorful birds frolicking in rubber plantations.
An eco-friendly hill station, Vythiri in Kerala, South India is the perfect place to relax and meditate. Practice yoga and pamper yourself with local ayurveda therapies. Vythiri gained the status of an enchanting holiday retreat during the British colonial rule in India.
PEERMADE
Located 915 m above sea level, at a distance of around 40 km from Kumily in Idukki district of central Kerala, this beautiful hill station in the Western Ghats is known for its green landscape.
LAKKIDI
55 km east of kozhikode / 5 km south of vythiri, lakkidi the gateway to wayanad, is situated 700 m above mean sea level. At the crest of the thamarasseri ghat pass. Lofty peaks, gurgling streams and luzuriant forests add magic to the journey up the winding roads to this hill station.
NELLYAMPATHY
55 km from idukki town, munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams. 1600 m above sea level, this hill station was the summer resort of the british government in south india. Sprawling tea plantations, picture - book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular hill station neelakurinji is the flower which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 a.d. munnar also has the highest peak in south india, anamudi - which towers over 2695 mts. Anamudi is a ideal spot for trekking.
is an amazing hill station on the western ghats mountain ranges in Palakkad district of Kerala, 60km from Palakkad town, is one of the best places for ecotourism in Kerala. The green lush forests covering the whole hill area, coffee, tea, cardamom, vegetable and orange plantations, water falls and the misty and cool climate of Nelliyampathi offering a delightful vacation for the tourists.
Nelliyampathy is situated at a height of 467 m to 1572 m above sea level. Journey to Nelliyampathy itself thrilling. There are about ten hairpin curves on the way. The road is narrow and it is recommended that one who drives the vehicle should be experienced to drive in such roads.
Pothundi Dam is one important picnic spot near, in a distance of 21 km away from Nelliyampathy. Pothundi Dam is an irrigation Dam. The speciality of this Dam is that, it is built without cement or concrete. A mixture of jaggery and quick lime is used in place of cement to construct this dam. This Dam, built in late 1800 AD is a real wonder for the new technology. Boat services are there in the reservoir of Pothundy Dam. The sight of Nelliyampathi mountains from here is quite spectacular.
Seetharkundu is one important spot of attraction in Nelliyampathy. There is a waterfall about 100m in height. It offers a fantastic sight of the valley below. We can see one-third of the entire Palakkad area from here.
Nelliyampathy is the paradise for nature lovers and trekkers. Several species of birds and animals including some rare species are found here. The tea plantation and coffee plantations of Nelliyampathy are famous.
Nearest town Nenmara is about 30km away from here. Thrissur town is 48 km away from Nenmara.
PYTHAL MALA; PERUVANNAMUZHI
Pythal mala: 65 kms from kannur town, this enchanting hill station, situated 4,500 ft. Above sea level near the kerala - karnataka border, is rich in flora and fauna. It is a six kilometre trek to the top of the hills.
Peruvannamuzhi: 60 km from kozhikode, the peruvannamuzhi dam site set amid hills is a beautiful picnic spot. The reservoir here provides facilities for speedboat and row boat cruises. Uninhabited island, a bird sanctuary and a crocodile farm add to the charm of the place.
Pastoral greens ribboned with winding hill roads, flanked by tall hill trees take you to Munnar, an enchanting hill station in serene Kerala, South India. This spectacular world of hill greens happens to be one of the most important tea producers in Kerala, South India.
Agreeable Munnar lies at the conflux of three hill rivers Nallathanni, Kundala and Muththirapusha. More than 30 tea gardens lie in the midst of wild forests steeped in fragrant aromas of pepper and cardamom plantations in Munnar, Kerala, South India.
Famous for the Neelkurinji blossom that carpets dense greens in shades of blue once in 12 years, Munnar is definitely an exotic hill station. In fact Munnar was a popular summer holiday resort during British colonial rule in India.
Well connected by buses and taxis divine Munnar is easily accessible from Madurai, Coimbatore and Kochi that also happens to be the nearest airport and railway junction. See traces of British colonial past in the red roofed colonial bungalows that adorn dark green hills and be enchanted with local traditions that seem to go on as they were in the ancient times.
Enter a tranquil world of herbal oils, rejuvenating ayurveda massages and breathe fresh hill air, unpolluted and fragrant, on your restful Munnar tours .
There are several places of tour interest located close to Munnar that definitely warrant a visit. Tour the Eravikulam National Park, Muttupetty, Chithirapuram and the Kundale Tea Plantation.
Referred to as the "Kashmir of South India," picturesque Munnar is just right for adventure sport lovers. Enjoy everything from rope climbing, trekking, para gliding to mountaineering on a thrilling Munnar adventure.
The venue of the famous Attukal Ponkala and Thrissur Pooram festivities, Munnar is also an important pilgrimage destination that is frequented during important fairs and festivals. The perfect time to visit picture postcard Munnar is during the months of October to March.
DEVIKULAM
Feel rested and refreshed after a rejuvenating Devikulam hill station tour. A delightfully quiet and peaceful hill station, Devikulam locales have an uncanny divine air.
Perched on the Western Ghats, Devikulam lies at a height of 1,800 meters above the sea level at a distance of 149 kilometers from Cochin and 6 kilometers from Munnar in Kerala, South India. Picnic on the serene banks of the glassy Devikulam Lake that adorns a depression in the midst of lush hills; listen to dry twigs crackling underfoot as you trek along hill hamlets on the lush Devikulam hills and entrust your body into the hands of an experienced ayurveda masseur.
Regale the aroma of fresh hill herbs, neatly clipped tea shrubs and rows of spice plantations as you enjoy spectacular nature vistas on your Devikulam tours. Tranquil Devikulam gets its name from the legend that Sita, the consort of Lord Rama had stayed in this area for a while.
Relax in the bosom of untouched greens, enjoy mountaineering, trekking, nature walks, chase colorful butterflies and spot chirping birds in Devikulam that is nothing short of a paradisiacal hill world peppered with mineral water springs, gum and fruit trees.
Visit Pallivasal waterfalls and enjoy wildlife excursions to the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary located close by.
The nearest rail junction is located at Ernakulam and the nearest airport in located at Cochin, Kerala, India.
VAGAMON
Gentle greens, burbling hill streams and acres of tea estates greet you the moment you enter surreal Vagamon that is a well known Kerala hill station. Located at a height of 1,100 meters above sea level, picturesque Vagamon lies over three hills, Kurisumala, Murugan and Thangal.
Vagamon wilds are home to wild animals such as elephants, deer and wild buffaloes. Idle your holiday hours on the banks of glassy hill lakes and enjoy trekking on popular hill routes that make Vagamon a well known trekking destination.
Tour the Kurisumala Ashram, the local church and tea estates while you enjoy hill tours to lovely Vagamon in Kerala, South India. Vagamon also serves as an ideal base from where you can enjoy tours to Muruganmala, Kulamavu and Thangalpara in Kerala, South India.
The nearest railway station is located at Kottayam at a distance of 60 kilometers and the nearest airport lies at a distance 100 kilometers in Cochin, Kerala, South India. Located on the Idukki-Kottayam border, Vagamon offers an ideal base for para gliding, trekking, rock climbing and other engrossing adventure sports.
The cool Vagamon air offers you ample opportunity to meditate in peace and rejuvenate with nature.
WAYANAD
Breathtaking Wayanad lies on the northeastern part of paradisiacal Western Ghats in Kerala, South India. The term Wayanad traces its origin to a Malayalam term 'Vayalnadu' that literally translates to 'the land of paddy'.
See the Banasura Dam and tour the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, visit the Chembra Peak, Thirunelli Temple, Pookat Lake, Kuruva Island and Sentinel waterfalls on your Wayanad hill station tours.
Set out on nature walks to coffee and rubber plantations, spot pretty birds and learn a thing or two about stunning mountain locales and quaint wood spots. See acres of step farms and freshen up in the pleasant hill weather that treats you to massive doses of oxy rich air.
Wayanad wears a glistening wet green look with dense forests sparkling under warm sunshine during the monsoon season. Sip a cup of coffee and perch yourself on a tree house and listen to sounds of raindrops plopping on Wayanad hills and streams.
Tour tribal settlements of Kurumas, Ooralis, Paniyas and Adiyars and enjoy fascinating green vistas of Wayanad on your hill station tours . Take a holy dip in the Papanasini River and enjoy wildlife safaris to the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary.
Let splendid Wayanad enchant you with its hill charms while you decide what to do with your leisure hours. Enjoy adventure sports like para gliding, trekking, mountaineering and other interesting hill activities that give you an opportunity to be a part of a serene green world aglitter with lively birds and wild animals that inhabit the fascinating Kerala greens.
IDUKKI
See untamed wilderness, deep gorges, gurgling hill streams and acres of step farms interspersed with spice plantations and tea gardens on your Idukki tours. A tranquil Kerala hill retreat, landlocked Idukki lies at a height of 2,500 meters above the sea level.
Well connected yet secluded, Idukki is an ideal hill retreat that is easily accessible. The closest railway station is located at a distance of 132 kilometers at Kottayam and the nearest airport lies at a distance of 132 kilometers at Kochi, Kerala, South India.
Famous for the massive Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary that lies over a sprawling 77 square kilometers, Idukki is just the place to delight in thrilling jungle treks, enchanting bird watching tours and electrifying wild life safaris.
Picnic near the sprawling greens close to the Idukki Arch Dam that has been constructed across River Periyar and be mesmerized with the natural music created by Kuthumkal waterfalls on your Idukki hill station tours in Kerala, South India.
The Observatory Hill at Nedumkandam, Idukki is a peaceful hill retreat where you get an opportunity to track celestial objects and be with nature and its enticing attractions. You may also set out on an educative excursion to Peermade while on an Idukki hill station tour
PONMUDI
Listen to the music of hornbills, thrushes, flycatchers and rare birds while you follow narrow jungle treks inside dense Ponmudi woods. See acres and acres of spice plantations interposed with modern buildings and colonial mansions while you tour the local attractions of Ponmudi, Kerala, South India.
A 54-kilometer drive from Thiruvananthapuram brings you to tranquil Ponmudi that lies at a height of 1,000 meters above sea level. Scenic and attractive, pleasant Ponmudi is a fairly developed Kerala hill station.
Set foot on a green land ornate with wild orchids, exotic shrubs and dense hill forests. Relax and enjoy nature while you tour the well-kept Deer Park i.e. a popular tour attraction.
Tour the local tea estates as the fresh aroma of coffee and spice plantations waft past your nostrils while you trek to the Ponmudi Crest and visit a mini zoo that is a haven for barasinghas.
Picnic near natural fresh water streams and tour the spectacular Golden Valley on your Ponmudi tours to Kerala. Enjoy excursions to the serene Varkala beach and revel in the spirit of joy in case you happen to be in Ponmudi during the Aranmula water carnival that place near picture perfect Ponmudi, Kerala, South India.
Enjoy an exhilarating wildlife safari to the fascinating Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary located close to lovely Ponmudi and relax in the lap of dense wilds as you rejuvenate with hill herbs and crisp hill air.
VYTHIRI
Enchanting velvety hills, dense forests, orchids, wild vegetation, pepper, cardamom and rubber plantations steeped in foggy white mists ensconce you on your tours to tranquil Vythiri that is a serene holiday destination.
Located at a height of 1,300 meters above the sea level, luxuriant Vythiri is a storehouse of natural attractions. Tour the Edakkal caves and Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve apart from several other attractions that adorn the lovely Vythiri hills.
Stay in dreamlike tree houses that offer you breathtaking views of dense tropical rainforests. Walk on rope bridges hung over gurgling hill streams and picnic at nature spots located under natural sunshades. See sunrays that filter past thick canopied forests, etch net like patterns on dry leaves as you spot chirping birds and wild animals that inhabit the luxuriant Vythiri wilds.
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary that is located close to Vythiri in Kerala, South India. See Malabar squirrels and langurs while jungle trekking and spot colorful birds frolicking in rubber plantations.
An eco-friendly hill station, Vythiri in Kerala, South India is the perfect place to relax and meditate. Practice yoga and pamper yourself with local ayurveda therapies. Vythiri gained the status of an enchanting holiday retreat during the British colonial rule in India.
PEERMADE
Located 915 m above sea level, at a distance of around 40 km from Kumily in Idukki district of central Kerala, this beautiful hill station in the Western Ghats is known for its green landscape.
LAKKIDI
55 km east of kozhikode / 5 km south of vythiri, lakkidi the gateway to wayanad, is situated 700 m above mean sea level. At the crest of the thamarasseri ghat pass. Lofty peaks, gurgling streams and luzuriant forests add magic to the journey up the winding roads to this hill station.
NELLYAMPATHY
55 km from idukki town, munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams. 1600 m above sea level, this hill station was the summer resort of the british government in south india. Sprawling tea plantations, picture - book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular hill station neelakurinji is the flower which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 a.d. munnar also has the highest peak in south india, anamudi - which towers over 2695 mts. Anamudi is a ideal spot for trekking.
is an amazing hill station on the western ghats mountain ranges in Palakkad district of Kerala, 60km from Palakkad town, is one of the best places for ecotourism in Kerala. The green lush forests covering the whole hill area, coffee, tea, cardamom, vegetable and orange plantations, water falls and the misty and cool climate of Nelliyampathi offering a delightful vacation for the tourists.
Nelliyampathy is situated at a height of 467 m to 1572 m above sea level. Journey to Nelliyampathy itself thrilling. There are about ten hairpin curves on the way. The road is narrow and it is recommended that one who drives the vehicle should be experienced to drive in such roads.
Pothundi Dam is one important picnic spot near, in a distance of 21 km away from Nelliyampathy. Pothundi Dam is an irrigation Dam. The speciality of this Dam is that, it is built without cement or concrete. A mixture of jaggery and quick lime is used in place of cement to construct this dam. This Dam, built in late 1800 AD is a real wonder for the new technology. Boat services are there in the reservoir of Pothundy Dam. The sight of Nelliyampathi mountains from here is quite spectacular.
Seetharkundu is one important spot of attraction in Nelliyampathy. There is a waterfall about 100m in height. It offers a fantastic sight of the valley below. We can see one-third of the entire Palakkad area from here.
Nelliyampathy is the paradise for nature lovers and trekkers. Several species of birds and animals including some rare species are found here. The tea plantation and coffee plantations of Nelliyampathy are famous.
Nearest town Nenmara is about 30km away from here. Thrissur town is 48 km away from Nenmara.
PYTHAL MALA; PERUVANNAMUZHI
Pythal mala: 65 kms from kannur town, this enchanting hill station, situated 4,500 ft. Above sea level near the kerala - karnataka border, is rich in flora and fauna. It is a six kilometre trek to the top of the hills.
Peruvannamuzhi: 60 km from kozhikode, the peruvannamuzhi dam site set amid hills is a beautiful picnic spot. The reservoir here provides facilities for speedboat and row boat cruises. Uninhabited island, a bird sanctuary and a crocodile farm add to the charm of the place.