Hill Stations of Kerala
Munnar : A picturesque hill station placed at a height of 5026 above sea level, Munnar is also known as the Kashmir of Kerala and is a quintessential destination for family vacations and honeymoons.
- Reach Munnar by: Cochin International Airport and Udumalaippettai Railway Station and Angamaly Railway Station
- Popular attractions: Mattupetty Dam, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam National Park, Tata Tea Museum, Attukad Waterfalls and Photo Point.
Wayanad : An ideal weekend gateway at Kerala, Wayanad is best admired for its lush greenery, plains clad with tea and spice plantations, waterfalls and many more.
- Reach Wayanad by: Kozhikode Airport and Kozhikode Railway Station.
- Popular attractions: Edakkal Caves, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Soochipara Falls, Meenmutty Waterfalls, Kuruva Island, Pookode Lake, Thirunelli Temple and Pakshipatalam Bird Sanctuary.
- Best time to visit: October - May
Thekkady :Thekkady is an ideal hill station for nature and wildlife lovers as well as for adventure junkies. Miles away from the maddening crowd, Thekkady offers the ultimate serenity for soul rejuvenation.
- Reach Thekkady by: Madurai Airport and Kottayam Railway Station.
- Popular attractions: Periyar National Park, Kumily, Mangla Devi Temple, Mullaperiyar Dam, Abraham’s Spice Garden, Elephant Junction, Kadathanadan Kalari Centre and Murikkady.
- Best time to visit: October to February
Vagamon :Popular as the Scotland of Asia, Vagamon is an offbeat hill station perched 1200 metre above sea level. The green towering mountains, waterfalls, pine forests and steep-turning roads through the mountains are worth admiration.
- Reach Vagamon by: Cochin International Airport and Kottayam Railway Station.
- Popular attractions: Vagamon Lake, Marmala Waterfall, Thangal Para, Idukki Dam, Pattumala Church, Kurisumala, Elaveezha Poonchira and Vagamon Tea Estates.
- Best time to visit: October - May
Ponmudi :Ponmudi is a small and quaint hill station and a perfect place to waive off the bustling crowd of urban areas. Trekking and hiking are among the most enjoyable to do things here.
- Reach Ponmudi by: Trivandrum International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Popular attractions: Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Koyikkal Palace, Agasthyakoodam, Varayattumotta, Golden Valley and Shri Krishna Swamy Temple.
- Best time to visit: November - March
Gavi :Gavi is a comparatively less trodden hill station in Kerala and an ideal spot to find solace and indulge into numerous activities.
- Reach Gavi by: Cochin International Airport and Kottayam Railway Station.
- Things to do: Trekking, wildlife and bird watching, hiking, boating, bamboo rafting and plantation touring.
- Best time to visit: September - February
Idukki :Idukki means ‘Thin Valley’ or ‘Narrow Gorge’, but contrary to its name the serene hill station has a lot to offer. From the aromatic ambiance of spice, tea and coffee plantations to the meandering routes of the Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzha rivers, Idukki never fails to awe its visitors.
- Reach Idukki by: Cochin International Airport and Kottayam Railway Station
- Popular attractions: Idukki Arch Dam, Thoommankuthu Falls, Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Hill View Park, Nadukani Pavilion, Kalvari Mount, Ilaveezha Poonchira and Sita Devi Lake.
- Best time to visit: November - February
Lakkidi :The tranquility and the heavenly atmosphere make Lakkidi one of the most desired hill stations in Kerala. Camping is the most popular activity here. The favourable climate and breathtaking landscapes stimulate tourists to explore the place on foot.
- Reach Lakkidi by: Kozhikode International Airport and Kozhikode Railway Station
- Popular attractions: Lakkidi View Point, Pookat Lake, ChainTree, Chembra Peak and Vennimala Sree Rama Lakshmana Perumal Temple,
- Best time to visit: October- April