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Hill Stations in Kerala

Though Kerala’s chief claim to fame lies in its enchanting backwaters and its beaches, yet the hill stations in Kerala also act as a major draw for the tourists. In fact much of Kerala’s exotic appeal is centered in the highland area of the Western Ghats.

As you move in from the coast, leaving the beaches and the backwaters far behind, you will find the roads winding upwards along the Western Ghats and taking you to the enthralling hill stations in Kerala. indiaholidaytravel.com is your indispensable e-travelogue when it comes to acquainting you with the hill stations in Kerala.

Munnar – Munnar was used as a summer resort by the British during the colonial times. This is a charming hill station renowned for its unending expanse of tea plantations.

Munnar is replete with a number of colonial bungalows and buildings. Munnar’s picturesque beauty can be ascribed to the verdant hills, the lush natural vegetation, the tea plantation, the meandering roads and clouds drifting over the Nilgiri Hills. The three mountain streams Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala converge right in the heart of the town.

Idukki – Idukki is touted as the most nature rich areas in Kerala. The towering ranges and the wooded valleys are harbored by the three chief rivers called the Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzhayar. This area of the hill ranges in Kerala is also known for many picturesque waterfalls and verdant views.

The tourists bound for Idukki has a lot in store for them in terms of tourist attractions that include wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantations, mountain treks and elephant rides.

Devikulam - Situated 16kms south-west of Munnar, is a small hill station Devikulam famed for its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air. Devikulam means 'Pond of the Goddess'. It is believed that Goddess Sita once had a bath in the pond nearby and hence this place was named after it.

Ponmudi – Among the hill stations in Kerala, Ponmudi is the one that is so close to the sea. In Malayalam, Ponmudi means the golden crown. An easily accessible getaway, Ponmudi mesmerizes you with its series of gently rolling verdant hills, tropical forests, rippling streams and tea estates.

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