Hill
Stations of Kerala :
Much of kerala's exotic appeal is centred in the highland area of the
western ghats. Rising to an average height of 1520 m, the tropical forests
of the ghats house rich flora and fauna. Not to speak of expansive, loamy
plantations of tea, coffee, rubber and fragrant cardamom.
Ponmudi :
A mere one and a half hour's road journey separates the beaches of
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) from the invigorating climate of Ponmudi
Hills. The name Ponmudi, a hill station so close to the sea, in Malayalam
means golden crown. On the way to Ponmudi, the thick tropical forest greets
one at the foot of the Ponmudi hill range. The road passes under a canopy of
thickly matted foliage. The forest recedes gradually giving way to neatly
clipped tea bushes.
Pythal Mala
:
65 kms from kannur town, 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 kilometre trek to the top of the hills.
Vythiri :
100 km from kozhikode, tucked away at the north eastern tip of kerala, the
quaint little hill station about 1300 m above sea level is renowned for its
coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper and rubber plantations. Mist capped mountains
and breathtaking scenery dominate other tourist attraction.
Wagamon :
65 km from idukki town, situated at an elevation of 110 m above sea level,
this hill station is a trekker's delight. Wagamon is surrounded by beautiful
meadows, valleys and tea gardens.
