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Kerala | Kerala Hill Stations
Anamudi: It is the highest peak in South India and towers over 2695 meters. It is very near to the famous hill station Munnar and is an ideal spot for trekking.Agasthyakoodam: This is the second highest peak in Kerala which has a height of 1900 meters above sea level. Blessed with a lively wildlife, the forest of Agasthyakoodam is an abode of rare medicinal herbs and plants.
Chembra Peak: At 2100 meters above sea level, Chembra is the highest peak in Wayanad and is ideal for trekking.
Devikulam: This idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, gorgeous flora and fauna and cool, tranquil mountain is a rare experience.
Lakkidi: Lakkidi, the gateway to Wayanad, is situated 700 meters above mean sea level, at the crest of the Thamarasseri Ghat pass.
Nelliyampathy: This fascinating hill station is at a height of 467 to 1572 meters above sea level. At least 10 hairpin bends have to be negotiated on the Ghat Road that passes through the breath taking evergreen forests of the Western Ghats.
Peermede: This famous plantation town takes its name from Peer Mohammed - a Sufi Saint and close associate of the erstwhile royal family of Travancore. Plantations interspersed with cascades, sculptural rocks, meadows and mist-cloaked hilltops make Peermede unforgettable.
Ponmudi: Ponmudi is located at a height of 915 meters above sea level. This is an idyllic hill resort with tiny, winding pathways and cool, green, wooded environs.
Munnar:Munnar is situated at a commingling of three mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, 1600 meters above sea level. This hill station was once the summer resort of the British in the South India. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This rarest species of flowers which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years is a very rare phenomenon in the world.
Pythal Mala: This enchanting hill station, situated 4,500 feet above sea level near the Kerala-Karnataka border, is rich in flora and fauna. It is a 6 km trek to the top of the hills.
Ranipuram: Ranipuram is famous for its trekking trails and varied vegetations. Situated 750 meters above sea level this area was formerly known as Madathumala.
Vagamon: Spectacular sights make Vagamon a perfect holiday retreat. A curious blend of religious mysticism and European legacies, this hillside village is a haven of tranquility. The chain of three hills, Thangal Hill, Murugan Hill and Kurisumala, is a mark of religious harmony.
Vythiri: The distinctive ecological and geographical features of Vythiri provide a unique charm and an enchanting challenge for hikers, trekkers and nature lovers. Its fascinating scenery and wonderful climate creates an unforgettable experience.
Kerala | Kerala National Parks
Eravikulam National Park:The 97 sq. km. park is situated in the Devikulam Taluk and is home to the Nilgiri tahr. The highest peak in South India, Anamudi (2695 meters above sea level), is located in the southern region of the park. Permission: 04865 231587.
Silent Valley National Park: The 89.52 sq. km. national park is believed to be the sole surviving bit of evergreen forests in Sahya Ranges. The peculiarity of Silent Valley Forest is that it is devoid even of the chirping of cicadas. Vehicular transport is possible only upto Mukkali, nearly 24 km from the park. The rest of the way has to be covered on foot up to the source of Kunthipuzha which flows through the valley before merging into River Bharathapuzha. Permission: 04924 222056, 253225.