God's own country kerala

MAIN HILL STATIONS OF KERALA

Most of Kerala's exotic appeal is centered in the highland area of the western ghats rising to and average height of 1520m. lying on the windward side of the western ghats, kerala has a long chain of lush, mist-clad hill stations that are home to exotic wildlife. all the hill resorts in kerala offer the most enchanting experience of nature in all its virgin beauty.

Ponmudi Hills an idyllic hill resort with narrow pathways and cool, green wooded environs, along with a variety of beautiful mountain flowers, exotic butterflies, small rivulets, springs and the deer park nearby this hill station also has excellent trekking trails. Ponmudi is located 915m above sea level. 61km from Thiruvananthapuram city.

Munnar Hills is a nature lover's paradise and was the summer resort of the british government in south india. sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular hill station. among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the neelakurinji. this flower which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 A.D. Munnar also has the highest peak in south India, Anamudi which towers over 2695m is ideal spot for trekking. Munnar is located 1600m above sea level. 307km from Thiruvananthapuram city. 130km from kochi ( frequent buses are available from kochi).

Peermade Hills is on the way to the Periyar wildlife sanctuary. this pleasant hill station was the summer retreat of the maharajas of Travancore. here you will find sprawling tea , coffee, cardamom, rubber and eucalyptus side by side with natural grasslands and pine forests. Situated 915m above sea leave. 260km from Thiruvananthapuram. 130km from Kottayam (frequent buses are available from Kottayam).

Vythiri Hills tucked away at the north tip of kerala, this quaint little hill station about renowned for its coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper and rubber plantations. mist capped mountains and breathtaking scenery dominate other tourist attractions. Situated 1500m above sea level. 100km from kozhikode (frequent buses are available from kozhikode).

Rajamala Hills the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr, Rajamala has half the world population of the rare mountain goat ( hemitragas hylocres ) which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here. the Nilgiri Tahrs are today reduced to small herds which are found in the Eravikulam - Rajamala region. Situated 2695m above sea level. 17km from Munnar. 130km from kochi ( frequent buses are available from kochi).