Hill Stations in Kerala are endowed with lush green vegetation and a wide variety of animals and birds along with vast valleys, cliffs and small rivers.
Hill stations of Kerala are concentrated on the Western Ghats. These hill stations are endowed with a variety of species of animals and birds and are bordered with Indian tropical rain forests. These hill stations experiences an influx of tourists especially during the summers. The hill stations of Kerala contain a wealth offorest resources including minerals, vegetation and wildlife. Thekkady, Lakkidi,Peermedu, Malampuzha, Mattupetty, Ayyampuzha, Gavi, Athirappilly, Charalkunnu, Malayattoor, Kalpetta, Thiruvambadi, Malakkappara, Vithura and Ranipuram are the popular hill destinations which are easily accessible from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Bengaluru, and Puducherry.Devikulam, Idukki District : Devikulam is a tiny hill station in Kerala located almost 16 km to the south western part of Munnar. The best time to visit Devikulam is during the months of September to May.
Idukki, Idukki District: Idukki is also known for its sanctuaries. Idukki is enriched with the major rivers which include Thalayar River, Periyar and Thodupuzhayar River. Idukki is named after the Idukku which is known as ‘narrow gorge’ in the Malayalam language. Idukki is a veritable heaven of flora and fauna and is known for its spice and tea plantations.
Munnar, Idukki District: It is an ideal spot for the enthusiastic mountaineer. Kurinjimala Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary of Coimbatore District (Tamil Nadu), Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi Shola National Park and Pampadum Shola National Park are the wildlife sanctuaries of South India bordered Munnar with the rich flora and fauna.
Vagamon, Kottayam District and Idukki district:
While taking a stroll one can come across elephant, which are seen busy fun and frolicking in water pools. The waterfalls and the deep rain forests are dominant.
Vythiri, Waynad District :
Vythiri is rich in coffee and spice plantations.
The ideal time to visit this place is from summer to winters.
Ponmudi, Thiruvananthapuram:
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