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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.
Some of the hill stations in Kerala are
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)
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.
Chembra Peak:
At 2100 m above mean sea level. Chembra is the highest peak
in Wayanad and is an ideal area for trekking.
Pakshipathalam:
This place can be accessed only be trekking. Rare species
of birds can be sighted from the watch tower of this bird
sanctuary.
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.
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.
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.
Elaveezhapoonchira:
Easily accessible from Pala town Elaveezhapoonchira is a picturesque
picnic spot located in the most of beautiful hillrocks.
Charalkunnu:
This picturesque hill station offers a panoramic view of the
nearby valleys. A camp house on the hill provides comfortable
lodging.
Rajamala:
Located 15 km from Munnar, Rajamala is known for sightings
of the rare Nilgiri Tahr, an antelope-like creature, which
is also related to mountain goats and can be seen on the hills
in this region.
Echo Point:
Located 13 km from Munnar, Echo Point is a popular adventure
tourism destination. Trekking and nature walks are popular
activities in this scenic destination with beautiful views
of the green hills.
Chithirapuram
:10 kms from munnar, with its sleepy little cottages bungalows,
old playgrounds and courts, chithirapuram still exudes an
old world charm. Home of the pallyvasal hydel power project,
this hill town is also famous for its picturesque tea plantation.
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