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Hill Stations
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.
Kerala has many beautiful hill stations. Not only are these beautiful destinations they are also the source of the famous spices of Kerala. Spices such as pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and the cashew nut have been grown in plantations on these hill stations in Kerala, for centuries. Cash crops such rubber and tea were introduced by the Dutch and English colonial rulers of Kerala in the 18th and 19th centuries, when they realized these plants could grow in the tropical climate of Kerala.
Munnar
Munnar: The British Government in South India during colonial times used Munnar as its summer resort. You can see many beautiful colonial bungalows and buildings in Munnar. The natural beauty of Munnar however surpasses anything that man can add to this beautiful locale. The green hills, the natural vegetation, the tea plantations, the winding roads and the clouds drifting over the Nilgiri Hills, make Munnar the prefect getaway for a holiday in Kerala. Enjoy your trip to Munnar with Kerala Backwater.
Wayanad
Located in the north east of Kerala, at an altitude of 1,300 m above sea level, Wynad is known for its spice and tea plantations and the Wynad wildlife sanctuary. An area of great natural beauty Wynad is also known for the Malleshwaram and Chembra Peaks, the Thirunelly Temple,a popular pilgrimage spot and its nearby Papanisini River, which is believed to wash away the sins of the pilgrims who bathe in it.
Idukki
Idukki district in Kerala is known for the Periyar and Idukki wildlife sanctuaries and the hill station of Munnar. This area of the hill ranges in Kerala is also known for many picturesque waterfalls and verdant views.
Ponmudi
Just over 60 Km from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, is the beautiful hill station of Ponmudi, which means golden crown in Malayalam. A series of gently rolling green hills with forests, tea estates and rippling streams, Ponmudi is an easily accessible getaway, which you can visit on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.
Nelliyampathy
Located a two-hour drive from Palaghat, Nelliyampathy is a scenic hill station with a beautful approach road that includes 10-12 hairpin bends as the road winds its way up the hillside covered with tropical forest and lush greenery.
Devikulam
located 16 Km south west of Munnar, in Idukki district of Kerala, Devikulam is a breathtakingly beautiful locale. According to legend Sita is believed to have bathed in the picturesque lake here and therefore it is known as "The Lake of The goddess." You can see the beautiful lake surrounded by green hills at Devikulam on tours of Kerala with Kerala Backwater.
Wagamon
Also spelt Vagamon, this beautiful hill station in Kerala is located at an altitude of 1100 m above sea level. It is 64 Km from Kottayam and 100 Km from Kochi (Cochin). A stunningly beautiful series of gentle hills, valleys, waterfalls and green slopes, Wagamon has to be seen to be truly appreciated. There is a famous dairy farm at Kurusimala in Wagamon, which you can visit on your tour of the hill stations of Kerala with Kerala Backwater.