HILL STATIONS....KERALA(india).tourist destinations..

Lying on the windward side of the western ghats,kerala has a Long chain of lush,mist-clad mountains that are home to endemic wild life.all the hill stations in kerala offer the most magical experience of nature in all its prestine beauty

PONMUDI

An idyllic hill station,ponmudi situated 915 m above the sea level has a deer park and excellent trekking trails.wild orchids grow profusely on the hillsides,embroiderd with winding,wooded paths(61 KM FROM TRIVANDRUM)

MUNNAR

(60 KM FROM IDUKKI) situated at the confluence of three mountain streams,1600 m above sea level,this hill station was once the summer resorts of British administration in south india.sprawling tea gardens ,picturesque towns,winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town

DEVIKULAM

This hill station with its velvet lawns,exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience.the devikulam lake is ideal for trout fishing (7 KM FROM MUNNAR IN IDUKKI)

PEERMEDU

The famous plantation town,take its name from peer mohammed,a sufi saint close associate of the royal family of travancore.wide vistas of tea , cardamom,rubber,and coffee plantations interspersed with silver cascades,sculptural rocks,medows and mist-clocked hilltops make peermedu an unforgettable experience.(35 KM FROM THEKKADY IN IDUKKY)

VAGAMON

Grass covered hills,velvet lawns and cool mountain air make vagamon a perfect holiday retreat.dotted with tea gardens and meadows,the hill station is heaven of tranquillity(25 km from peermedu in idukki)

NELLIYAMPATHY

This fascinating hill station reached by traversing 23 hairpin curves has several vantage view points including kesavan para and seetharagundu.the dense and verdant forest harbours exotic wildlife(75 KM SOWTHEAST TO PALAKKAD)

VYTHIRI

Tucked away at the northeastern tip of kerala,this quaint little hill station about 1300 m above sea level is renowned for its coffee tea, cardamom ,pepper and rubber plantations.mist capped mountains and breath taking scenery dominate other tourist attractions.(in wayanad 60 km from kozhikode)

LAKKIDI

Situate 700 km above sea level.at the crest of thamarasseri ghat pass.lofty peaks ,gurgling streams and lexuriant forests add magic to the journey( 5 km south to vythiri in wayanad)

PYTHAL MALA

Hill station situated above 4500 ft above sea level near kerala karnataka border.6 km trek to the top of hill

(65 km from kannur)

KOTTANCHERRY

its rain forest and verdant surroundings,is ideal for its trekking(30 km northeast to kanhangad in kasargode)

RANIPURAM

750 m above sea level.famous for trekking and varied vegetation,ever green shola woods,monsoon forest and grass land Also called as madathumala( 85 km from kasargode)

WATERFALLS IN KERALA..(india)....tourist destination...............

The forest of the western ghats are punctuated with large and small waterfalls that laugh,gurgle and splash down the  mountain side.all these cascades of rippling waters are ideal spots for picnics and excursions round the year

PALARUVI

(175 KM FROM KOLLAM).palaruvi means sream of milk makes its way down the rocks,from height of 300 ft.(its name is becouse of its appearence).the palaruvi woods are a beautiful picnic spot

ATHIRAPALLY

(63 KM FROM THRISSUR)at the entrance of sholayar ranges,this 80 ft water fall is a popular picnic spot

VAZHACHAL

(68 KM FROM THRISSUR)just a short drive from athirapally,this picturesque waterfall is close to dense, green forests and is a part of chalakudy river.athirapally and vazhachal are the most famous waterfalls of kerala,attracting tourists in plenty.

ATTUKAD

(9KM FROM MUNNAR IN IDUKKI)a land of waterfalls and inviting green hills,attukad, located between munnar and pallivasal,is a feast for eyes.the place is excellent for long treks.

THOMMANKUTHU

(17 KM FROM THODUPUZHA IN IDUKKI)famous for its seven step water fall thommankuthu is an ideal place for adventure tourism,pedal boating,forest trekking,night camping,bathing in the waterfall etc.are some of the activities possible here

THUSHARAGIRI

(50 KM FROM KOZHIKODE)waterfalls and streams abound in this hilly region with excellent trekking tracks ,located near vythiri in wayanad

MEENMUTTY

(29 KM FROM  FROM KALPRTTA IN WAYANAD) an intresting 2 km jungle trek will lead to the largest and most popular spectacular waterfall in wayanad.water drops from nearly 1000ft over 3 stages ,presenting a triple decker effect.

CHETHALAYAM

(12 KM EAST OF SULTHAN BATHERY) a lovely place to visit, trkking enthusiasts are sure to enjoy the climb up the rocks to the waterfall

SENTINEL ROCK WATERFALL

(22 KM AWAY FROM KALPETTA IN WAYANAD)locally known as soochipara,or needle rock,the pool at the foot of the falls is ideal for a quick dip