top hill station to visit kerala
                     Top Hill Stations to 
Visit in Kerala
Hill Stations
 Munnar  Vythiri
 Thekkady  Idukki
 Vagamon Ponmudi
 Lakkidi
                                  
Munnar
Munnar rises as three mountain streams 
merge  - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and 
Kundala. 1,600 m above sea level, this hill 
station was once the summer resort of the 
erstwhile British Government in South India. 
One of the most sought after honeymoon 
destinations in Kerala, Munnar is replete 
with resorts and logding facilities that fit a 
wide rage of budgets. Sprawling tea 
plantations, picturesque towns, winding 
lanes and holiday facilities make this a 
popular resort town. Among the exotic flora 
found in the forests and grasslands here is 
the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes 
the hills in blue once in every twelve years, 
will bloom next in 2030. Munnar also has the 
highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which 
towers over 2,695 m. 
Thekkady
The very sound of the word Thekkady 
conjures up images of elephants, 
unending chains of hills and spice 
scented plantations. The Periyar forests 
of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife 
reserves in India. Spreads across the 
entire district are the picturesque 
plantations and hill towns that nestle 
beautiful trails for treks and mountain 
walks.It is one of the oldest tiger 
reserves in the country and the forests 
of Periyar is embellished by the 
presence of endangered species 
including White Tigers. 
Vagamon
Vagamon hill station in Idukki is among 
the few spots on the planet that need to be 
experienced first-hand to truly discover its 
glory. The grassy hills, velvet lawns and 
overall mysticism of the place cannot be 
replicated anywhere else in the world. This 
quaint town lies untouched by any modern 
influences and is neatly tucked away in 
Idukki district. Thangal, Murugan and 
Kurisumala. These are important to 
Hindus, Muslims and Christians, 
respectively, and are a perfect example of 
the communal harmony prevalent in the 
place. The Kurisumala monks have an 
enchanting dairy farm nearby that is an 
absolute delight to visit.
Ponmudi
Locals in the capital city of 
Thiruvananthapuram will declare 
that a weekend drive to Ponmudi 
is among the best ways to spend 
time in the city. Families and 
friends alike are known to go on 
long drives up the winding paths 
for a view they insist rivals any 
other in the State. The slopes 
shrouded in mist fill one with a 
feeling of wonder and amazement. 
A large amount of rare flora and 
fauna can be seen here including 
mountain flowers, wild orchids 
and exotic butterflies.
Lakkidi
Lakkidi is the gateway of Wayanad as it is 
located at the crest of the serpentine 
Thamarassery ghat pass. There are nine 
hairpin curves from Adivaram (Downhill) 
to Lakkidi through steep mountains and a 
journey through the serpentine ghat pass 
is worth an experience.  It is about 2296 ft 
(700 m) above the sea level and the major 
town nearby is Vythiri which lies five km 
away. The lush greenery of the hills, 
gorges and streams seen on both sides of 
the passage up the hill are sure to linger 
in the visitors’ mind for a long time. 
Tourists often stop by Lakkidi View 
Point, the vantage point which offers 
dazzling views of the surrounding cliffs 
and valleys. Most of the new couples 
choose there honeymoon here from the 
packages of Kerala honeymoon packages. 
Vythiri
Stay in the Vythiri HIlls in Wayanad for a 
multi-coloured experience! Its myriad list of 
offerings, warm hospitality and list of things 
to do, make it for a delightful stay experience 
amidst the lush and groovy tea plantations 
with misty mountains close to forest. 
Beginning from the dawn to dusk, its merry 
offerings like spectacular views of the hills 
and mountains, pictorial valleys, captivating
Idukki
Idukki district is a densely forested, 
mountainous region in the south 
Indian state of Kerala. In the north, 
Anamudi mountain towers over 
Eravikulam National Park, where 
the rare, blue Neelakurinji flower 
blooms every 12 years. Nearby, 
Munnar is a hill station known for 
its sprawling tea plantations and 
Tea Museum. Farther south is the 
vast, curved Idukki Dam and 
Periyar National Park, a tiger and 
elephant reserve. Most of the 
Kerala group tour packages  gives 
these stunning  places.