If you are visiting Kerala then you might get mesmerized by the beautiful hill stations covered with greens all over here. These hills are popular not only in India but around the world and a huge number of tourists flock the place to experience the natural surroundings.
The below would give you some details about the top 10 most admired hill stations of Kerala that are most visited and very famous. The below order might have changed but these are the hills staions that you would be most excited to see:
Also know as the Scotland of Asia, Vagamon is a very famous hill top at a height of 1150 meters. Kurisumala is located here which is a popular pilgrimage center and also know as the Mountain of the holy cross of the Nazrani Catholics. The place is great for trekkers along with the pine trees and tea plantations all around the hills. Mooppanpara canyon, Kurisumala Ashram and Murugan hill is also some of the great spots to visit in Vagamon.
Located around 140 kms from Kochi airport, its a famous hill station in the western ghats. The name Munnar has been derived from the collection of two words Munu ie three and Aaru ie river. Its located at the junction of Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. Tourist attractions include Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam National Park, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and others.
Its 1800 metres above sea level and consists of lake that is believed to have been used by devi sita. Hence the name Devikulam thats Devi or Sita and Kulam meaning pond. The pond is hence considered to be very sacred. Major attractions include Pallivasal Waterfalls nearby, tea plantations and red, blue and yellow gum trees all along.
Surrounded by coffee and tea plants, this picturesque hill station in Kerala is situated around 62 kms from Palakkad. One can enjoy the great route along the dam, the hairpin bends and greens right to the hill stop.
Around 900 metres high in the western ghats Perumade (Peerumade, Peerumed or Peermede whatever you may call it), this hill stop has eye popping waterfalls, pine forest and wildlife. Tourist attractions include Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in whole of India.
This hill station is located in the western ghats at the height of 1100 metres in Trivandrum. The trekking lovers would love it and the hiking people would enjoy the place a lot! The Golden valley comprising of a number of hills and the beautiful rivers with greens surely makes it a heavenly. Agasthyarkoodam, the highest peak (1868 metres) in the Western Ghats is popular for its Meenmutty falls and the wildlife.
Located near near Kozhencherry, its a famous hill station in Kerala and has some of the picturesque spots that enthralls the visitors to this place. Pampa river flows down the place and makes the place even more enjoyable.
The trekkers heaven and a great picnic spot situated in Western ghats. Kottancherry wildlife sanctuary and forests are the major attractions that are filled with wild animals like tigers, birds, dogs and others.
At a height of around 2650 feets, this place is a beautiful and exotic hill spot. Its a great sightseeing mainly due to its cool climate and natural surroundings.
A very popular Thusharagiri waterfalls is located in the western ghats. Originating from Chalippuzha River, it diverts into 3 falls, the highest one is around 76 metres called Thenpara. Its a paradise for rock climbing, wildlife sanctuary lovers and people who are interested in trekking.