Hill Stations in Kerala
The ancient land founded by the legendary mythological figure Rishi Parashuram, blessed with emerald backwaters and gold and silver beaches is Kerala- God's own country. With the Arabian Sea on the west and the Western Ghats on its east, Kerala is a treasure trove of indigenous cultural practices and art forms that have mesmerized people all over the world. Be it the age old Kathakali or the newly rediscovered Mohiniattyam or the knowledge of Ayurveda . Basking in the generosity of the sun and rain the climate of Kerala supports a lush vegetation and a wide array of wildlife unlike anywhere else in the country. This miraculously unspoiled serene wilderness is all nature lovers' paradise and rapidly gaining momentum as a popular tourist hub in and around the country. Though shadowed by the fabled beauty of the beaches and backwaters, the hill stations in Kerala on the Western Ghats are the repository of a different kind of wealth displayed in oblivion and irrespective of human interest.
The Hill Stations in Kerala
Far away from the din and bustle of the city life, the Kerala hills draped in green are still waiting to be discovered by the wayfaring tourist. Home to an exotic vegetation and rich wildlife, it is these hills that enrich our kitchens with the internationally famous spices. The cardamoms and cinnamons and pepper and cashews that long ago hypnotized traders from all over the world and drained royal treasures, are the harvests of these hills. If you have already tasted the snow capped magic of the Himalayas and the rugged charm of the Aravallis, it's the turn of the Western Ghats to play on your senses.
- idukki Tours - set high among the secluded reserve forests on the Western Ghats, Idukki hydroelectric projects satisfy about 66 % of the state's power needs. Ornamented with meandering streams, orchids and trekking rails, Idukki is waiting for you.
- Munnar Tours - once popular as a summer resort among the British, Munnar is set at a misty 6000 ft in the Idukki district. Satiated with the aroma of exotic spices, Munnar has amazing greenery on display, ready to take your breath away.
- Devikulam Tours - nestled among rubber plantations 16 km south west of Munnar, Devikulam derived its name from the legend that the goddess Sita from Ramayana came down to frolic with her husband Rama in the lake here. Abundant green slopes extending up to the horizon make this place irresistible.
- Ponmudi Tours - 61 km from Thiruvanthapuram Ponmudi is a haven of nature's bounty. The lush low hills and emerald streams at Ponmudi make a joyride of a holiday.
