Thursday, August 19, 2010

Hillstations

Hillstations in Kerala



One of the best hill stations of South India - is situated at a height of 1600 m from Sea Level. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, this hill station was once the summer capital of the British Government in South India. Sprawling Tea Plantations, small towns and beautiful houses make this a popular hill station. Munnar is also famous for exotic flora - like Neelakurunji, which blooms once in 12 years. Anamudi, the highest peak of south India is situated in this area and is an ideal place for Trekking. 
Devikulam
Situated 16kms south-west of Munnar, is a small hill station Devikulam, which means 'Pond of the Goddess', as it is believed that goddess Sita once, had a bath in the pond near by and hence this place was named after it. This place has a lot of natural beauty and many tourists come here to enjoy its serenity. 
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 with India Travel Portal.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 with India Travel Portal. Take a holy dip in the Papanasini River and enjoy wildlife safaris to the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. 
Wagamon
Wagamon 64 km. from Kottayam and 34 km. from Pala, situated at an elevation of 1100 metres above sea level is a trekker’s paradise. It is a very ideal tourist spot surrounded by the greenery of tea gardens, beautiful meadows, valleys and dales. 
Ponmudi
A mere one and a half hour's road journey separates the beaches of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) from the invigorating climate of Ponmudi Hills. The name Ponmudi, a hill station so close to the sea, in Malayalam means golden crown. On the way to Ponmudi, the thick tropical forest greets one at the foot of the Ponmudi hill range. The road passes under a canopy of thickly matted foliage. The forest recedes gradually giving way to neatly clipped tea bushes

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