Pathanamthitta:
Charalkunnu
This picturesque hill station offers a panoramic
view of the nearby valleys. A camp house on
the hill provides comfortable lodging.
Kottayam:
Wagamon
This hill station (60 km from Kottayam),
at an elevation of 1100 meters above sea level,
is a trekker's delight.
Elaveezhapoonchira
Easily accessible from Pala town Elaveezhapoonchira
is a picturesque picnic spot located in the
most of beautiful hillrocks.
Idukki:
Munnar
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Munnar
is situated at the confluence of three
mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni,
Kundala. 1600 m. above sea level,
this hill station 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
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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 AD. Munnar also has
the highest peak in South India, Anamudi - which
towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot
for trekking.
Peerumed
Situated
Situated amidst rubber, tea, coffee, and pepper
plantations is this dainty little hill station
of Peerumed, an ideal stopover on the way to
Thekkady. Surrounded by rolling hills and valleys,
Peerumed is well known for its waterfalls, open
grasslands and delightful trekking trails. This
pleasant hill station was once of the summer
retreat of the Maharajas of Travancore
Palakkad:
Nelliyampathy
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.
Attappady
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 also celebrate the Sivarathri festival with
great fervour. A PWD Rest House, a VIP Guest
House and a few private hotels offers accommodation
at Agali.
Dhoni
It takes a three hour trek from the base of
the Dhoni hills, to reach this reserve forest
area with its small, beautiful waterfall. This
hill country is the delight of trekkers. The
community hall at Kalikatty is used as a camping
base for trekkers.
Kozhikode:
Peruvannamoozhi
Dam
The picturesque dam sight has a crocodile
farm and birds sanctuary here. Boating facilities
are also available here.
Tusharagiri
Famous for its trekking tracks, it is located,
near Vythiri in Wayanad. Trekkers start early
morning from the second waterfall and climb
uphill through the pristine, evergreen dense
forests populated with exotic birds and wild
animals to reach Vythiri by evening.
Wayanad:
Pakshipathalam
This place can be accessed only be trekking.
Rare species of birds can be sighted from the
watch tower of this bird sanctuary.
Chembra
Peak
At 2100 m above mean sea level. Chembra is the
highest peak in Wayanad and is an ideal
area for trekking.
Lakkidi
Lakkidi, the gateway to Wayanad, is situated
700 m above mean sea level, at the crest of
the Thamarassery Ghat pass. Lofty peaks, gurgling
streams and luxuriant forests add magic to the
journey up the winding roads ti this hill station.
Kannur:
Pythal Mala
This enchanting hill station situated 4,500
ft. above sea level near the Kerala - Karnataka
border, is rich in flora and fauna. It is a
six Km trek to the top of the hills.
Ezhimala
The beautiful beach here has a hillock nearby
(286 M high). A Naval Academy is being developed
here.
Kassarkod:
Ranipuram
Situated 750 meters from sea level, Ranipuram
is famous for its trekking trails and varied
vegetation - evergreen shoal woods, monsoon
forests and grasslands (55 kms from Kassarkod)