Hill Stations of Kerala

Much of kerala’s exotic appeal is centred in the highland area of the western ghats. Rising to an average height of 1520 m, the tropical forests of the ghats house rich flora and fauna. Not to speak of expansive, loamy plantations of tea, coffee, rubber and fragrant cardamom.

THE CHITHIRAPURAM HILL STATION: 
10 kms from munnar, with its sleepy little cottages bungalows, old playgrounds and courts, chithirapuram still exudes an old world charm. Home of the pallyvasal hydel power project, this hill town is also famous for its picturesque tea plantation.

THE DEVIKULAM HILL STATION:
7 kms from munnar, this idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The sita devi lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fishing

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THE MUNNAR HILL STATION:
Located in the hill ranges of Kerala 1600 m above the sea, where three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala – come together, Munnar is a vision in green. Some of the highest tea estates in Kerala can be seen in Munnar, as the hills surrounding this scenic town are carpeted with tea bushes, spice plantations and greenery. There are also opportunities for nature walks, trekking and bird watching tours in Munnar.

THE THRISANKU HILL STATION: 
Located 4 km from Peermede, these adjacent hills are known for their gentle hills, which provide opportunities for nature treks and walks along the winding hill roads.

THE ECHO POINT:
This is an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking. The fresh mountain air, the mist-clad hills and panoramic view make it worthy of a visit.

This scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here. Echo Point is on the way to Top Station from Munnar.

THE RAMAKALMEDU HILL STATION:
Located at a distace of 16 km from Nedumkandam on the Thekkady-Munnar Road, Ramakalmedu is a beautiful hill station, which offers fresh mountain air and pleasant views of gentle hills all around.

These are only some of the best-known hill stations in Kerala. There are many more scenic destinations that you can see in the Western Ghats on tours of the hill stations in Kerala.

THE PONMUDI HILL STATION:
This hillstation in the Western Ghats, located around 65 km from Thiruvananthapuram, is a picturesque getaway in Kerala. The green hills, with winding roads, pretty cottages, and an abundance of birds and butterflies flying through the spice plantations and tea estates, make it an idyllic Kerala tourism destination.

THE RAJAMALA HILL STATION:
Located 15 km from Munnar, Rajamala is known for sightings of the rare Nilgiri Tahr, an antelope-like creature, which is also related to mountain goats and can be seen on the hills in this region.

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THE ATTAPPADY HILL STATION:
A beautiful synthesis of mountains, rivers and forests, Attappady is of great interest to anthropologists. This is the habitat of many tribes like the Irulars and Mudugas. The Malleeswaran peak is worshipped as a gigantic Sivalinga by the Adivasis who alsose, a VIP Guest House and a few private hotels offers accommodation at Agali.

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THE NELLIYAMPATHY HILL STATION:
This fascinating hill station is at a height of 467 to 1572 m above sea level. At least 10 hair pin bends have to be negotiated on the ghat road that passes through the breathtaking evergreen forests of the Sahya Ranges. Seethakundu at Nelliyampathy offers a panoramic view of about one third of Palakkad.

THE VYTHIRI HILL STATIONS:
Tucked away at the north eastern tip of kerala, this quain little hill station about 1300 m above sea level is reowned for it’s coffee, tea, cardmom, pepper & rubber plantations. Mist capped mountains & breathtaking scenery dominate other tourist attractions.