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Much of kerala's exotic
appeal is centered in the highland area of the Western Ghats. Rising to
an average height of 1600 meters, 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 Western Ghats run along the length of
Kerala and there are a number of beautiful mid-clad hillstations that
are home to exotic wildlife. All the hill resorts in Kerela offer the
most enchanting experience of nature in all its virgin beauty.
Some of the best-known enchanting
Hill Station of Kerala that you will see on Green Mountain Tours with
Colour holidays |
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Munnar HILLS:
Munnar is a "hill station" frequented
by the British in colonial times and is 1500 Meters above sea level the
name "Munnar" refers to its location at the confluence of three rivers-
Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. The hills surrounding this scenic
town are carpeted with tea bushes, spice plantations and greenery
Panoramic views of low-flying clouds and mist filled valleys make it a
pretty little heaven with a peaceful cool climate.
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Devikulam Hills:
Devikulam hills are delightfully quiet
and peaceful hill station and are 1800 Meters above sea level at a
distance of 6 kilometers from Munnar. According to the legend that Sita
devi the wife of Lord Rama had stayed in this area for a while and came
down to frolic in the lake and the place came to be spoken about as
’Devikulam’ A lovely, little lake hidden within the rolling hills called
the Sita Devi Lake offers rejuvenating springs of mineral water. Regale
the aroma of fresh hill herbs; Feel rested and refreshed in a
delightfully quiet and peaceful hill station. |
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PONMUDI
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Rejuvenate with hill herbs and crisp hill air, Set foot
on a green land ornate with wild orchids, exotic shrubs and dense hill
forests, and in altitude of 915 Meters above sea level at a distance of
61 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram. Pleasant Ponmudi is a fairly
developed hill station. An abundance of birds and butterflies flying
through the spice plantations and tea estates, make it a colourful
idyllic destination.
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Ramakalmedu :
Rolling green
hills and fresh mountain air makes it an enchanting retreat, Located at
a distance of 16 km from Nedumkandam on the Thekkady-Munnar Road, The
hill top also offers a panoramic view of the picturesque villages of
Bodi and Kambaam. This is an ideal place for trekkers and mountain
climbers |
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Rajamala:
Rajamala hills are delightfully quiet and the natural habitat of
niligiri tahr an antelope-like creature, which is also related to
mountain goats and are 2695 Meters above sea level at a distance of 15
kilometers from Munnar. Half the world population of the rare mountain
goat, which is fast becoming extinct, is now found hear. |
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Peermede:
A
tranquil hill retreat, landlocked lies at a height 915 m above sea
level, at a distance of around 40 km from Kumily in Idukki district of
central Kerala, This beautiful hill station in the Western Ghats is
known for its untamed wilderness, deep gorges, gurgling green landscape
and acres of step farms interspersed with spice plantations and tea
gardens |
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Vagamon:
It’s a well-known hill
station of glassy hill lakes. Located at a height of 1,100 meters above
sea level, the picturesque lies over three hills, Kurisumala, Murugan
and Thangal. It’s the home to wild animals such as elephants, deer and
wild buffaloes and a well known trekking destination Kurisumala
Ashram, the local church and tea estates adds the splendor Colour
to this destination.
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IDDUKI :
This landlocked
district is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala. It lies at a
height of 2,500 meters above the sea level and is located at a distance
of 132 kilometers from Kochi. The Wildlife Sanctuary lies over a
sprawling 77 square kilometers. Three main rivers- Periyar, Thalayar and
Thodupuzhayar- and their tributaries gird the high ranges and wooded
valleys. The river Pamba also has its origin here. The observatory hill
at Nedumkandam is a peaceful hill retreat where you get an opportunity
to track celestial objects and is with nature and its enticing
attractions. |
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Wayanad
Lakkidi Hills
the crest of the thamarasseri ghat pass. Lofty peaks, gurgling streams
and luzuriant forests the gateway to wayanad is lactated at the hights
of 700 meters above sea level, the journey up the winding roads to this
hill station adds the magical attraction
Chembra Peak is
the highest Peak in wayanad, Located at a height of 2,100 meters
above sea level at a distance of 14 kilometers from Kalpeta and is an
ideal area for trekking.
Vythiri
is a storehouse of natural attractions, Located at a height of 1,300
meters above the sea level other attractions that adorn the lovely
Vythiri hills are Edakkal caves and Nilgiri Biosphere
Reserve
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