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Kerala Hill Stations |
Kerala is more popular the world over for its beautiful beaches, bewitching backwaters, silky sand, sensuous sea and wilderness of the wildlife. But there is more to Kerala than this. Far off in the heights of the Western Ghats, Kerala has number of hill stations less ventured and explored. The hill stations of Kerala are the most perfect choice if you want to getaway from the city noises, deadlines, stress, tension and crowd. Decorated with meandering roads, ravishing rivulets, splendid springs and wondrous waterfalls, these hill stations are really different from other popular hill stations of India.
The hill stations of Kerala are dense in vegetation and provide natural habitat to exotic wildlife. These beautiful hill stations of Kerala are also the source of the famous spices of Kerala. Spices such as pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and the cashew nut are grown in the plantations on the hill stations in Kerala. The Dutch and English colonial rulers of Kerala introduced cash crops plantations such as rubber and tea in the 18th and 19th centuries, which has continued till today. |
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Munnar hills is situated in the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni & Kundala. Situated 1600 metre above sealevel, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town.
Munnar's sprawling tea plantations, pristine valleys and mountains and cool air have long been a favourite with both Indian honeymooners and foreign tourists. Read more.. |
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Kottayam Hill Stations
The place Kottayam derived its name from two words, "Kotta" and "Akam", which means inside a fort. One of the most beautiful backwater destinations of Kerala, Kottayam is very popular among tourists and many people travel to Kottayam just to experience the serene backwaters. A major Christian center of Kerala, Kottayam is famous for its ruins of palaces and forts. Traveling to Kottayam should be an unforgettable experience for you as one glimpse of the place is enough to mesmerize you. The lush green paddy fields, the mist covered hills and the crystal clear backwaters are what turn this place into a magical land. Read more.. |
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Wayanad Hill Stations
Located at an altitude of 700-2100 m above the sea level, Wayanad is a leading Tourist destination of Kerala, South India. Known for its luxurious plantations of rubber, coffee, tea, cardamom, and pepper that stretch over the hills of Wayanad as long as eye can see, Wayanad is one of the most rejuvenating places in South India. The hill ranges of Vythiri taluk (taluk is a sub division of a district), through which the road from Kozhikhode ascends the Wayanad plateau over the astonishing bends and ridges, are the highest locations of the district. Read more.. |
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Idukki Hill Stations
The ancient land founded by the legendary mythological figure Rishi Parashuram, blessed with emerald backwaters and gold and silver beaches is Kerala- God's own country. With the Arabian Sea on the west and the Western Ghats on its east, Kerala is a treasure trove of indigenous cultural practices and art forms that have mesmerized people all over the world. Be it the age old Kathakali or the newly rediscovered Mohiniattyam or the knowledge of Ayurveda.
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Thenmala Hill Stations
It is India's first planned eco-tourism destination, which is gaining popularity due to its unique vistas, bio-diversity and functioning. Situated about 72kms from Thiruvananthapuram, in the District of Kollam, the Thenmala Eco-Tourism shares its resources with the famous Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary at the foothills of the Western Ghats.
The word Thenmala in the local language Malayalam has an interesting meaning. Then'means honey and Mala'means hill;and they combine to mean Honey Hill'.
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