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Munnar, Gem of Kerala

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Photo credits : Ramesh Kidangoor

Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor

Munnar is famous for its tea plantations, rolling hills, sparkling waterfalls, and sprawling estates, a combination of features which makes it a popular tourist destination. Visitors to Munnar can not only enjoy Kerala’s natural beauty but also learn about and participate in the area’s culture and economy. As attested in these photographs, Munnar has been one of Kerala’s hotspots for tea production, with tea plantations scattered throughout the rolling mountain ranges. Continue reading →

Kolukkumalai – Munnar

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Photo credits : Unni Pillai

Photo credits: Unni Pillai

Located in the upper reaches of Kerala at the border with Tamil Nadu, at an elevation of 7,900 feet above sea level, Kolukkumalai offers a fantastic view of the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu. Kolukkumalai is famous for one of the highest tea estates in the country, and is among the most popular tourist spots in Munnar. Continue reading →

The Greenery of Wayanad, Kerala

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Photo credits: Jimmy

Wayanad is a place of true beauty: thickly wooded hills, lush evergreen forests, rolling rice paddies in the valleys and verdant spice plantations in the hills. The area is packed with bamboo groves, moist deciduous forest, and  semi-evergreen forests. Roads winding through the rugged hills carry domestic and international tourists alike on a scenic route through the district. Continue reading →

Munnar, Revealed

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Photo credits : Bobby Mathew

Photo credits: Bobby Mathew

Munnar is one of the most popular hill stations in Kerala, nestled in the Western Ghats at an altitude of above 6000 ft. Its stunning expanses of tea plantations, mountains and valleys, and natural waterfalls play host to many exotic species of flora and fauna. Truly worth the visit! Continue reading →

Attappadi – Kerala

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Photo credits : Jaimon

Photo credits: Jaimon

Attappadi is one of the largest tribal settlements in Kerala. Situated in Palakkad district, the Attappadi region is a beautiful synthesis of rivers, forests and moutains. This scenic, hilly area is rich flora and fauna, with the Bhavani river flowing from the mountains. Continue reading →

Unseen Munnar

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Photo Credits: Roji Antony

Photo Credits: Roji Antony

Located 1600 metres above sea level, this hill station become the headquarters for several tea plantations scattered throughout the Western Ghats. The need to serve these plantations led to the growth of  Munnar and its surroundings. With the tag of tourism, it has became a magnet for travelers, offering great opportunities for walking, trekking, nature photography and golfing. Continue reading →

Calveri Mount, Idukki

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Photo credits : Dileep

Photo credits: Dileep

Calveri Mount is a beautiful destination, situated on the high ranges of the Western Ghats about 40 kilometers from Periyar Tiger Reserve. From Calveri Mount one can experience a spectacular panoramic view of Idukki reservoir – the biggest arch dam in India. The location also offers great trekking and the scenic beauty of Idukki’s valleys and high-altitude hills.  Continue reading →

Tea Plantations – Munnar

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Photo credits : Ramesh Kidangoor

Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor

Munnar is a popular tourist destination in Kerala, attracting many people mesmerized by its manicured tea gardens and unique biodiversity. The region holds the largest tea plantations in India. In the nineteenth century, the British Resident of the Travancore Kingdom, John Daniel Munro, visited Munnar and had a great interest in the plantations. Continue reading →

Kodai Lake – Tamil Nadu

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Photo credits : Renuka Menon

Photo credits: Renuka Menon

Kodaikanal is the one of Tamil Nadu’s famous hill stations. With an altitude of about 2200 meters above sea level and coversing an area of 2150 sq km, it is the most popular tourist destination in South India due to it’s lush, green surroundings and beautiful lake with boating and angling facilities. Continue reading →

Pakshipathalam – Wayanad

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Photo credits : Asif

Photo credits : Asif

Pakshipathalam is situated in the district of Wayanad, near Karimala peak. It contains numerous caves and is surrounded by rocky hillocks. Pakshipathalam is a haven for a large avian colony, mainly around the natural rock cave. Continue reading →

Beauty Of Munnar – Anairangal Dam

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Photo credits : Ramesh Kidangoor

Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor

Munnar and its surrounding environs abounds in places that offer amazing natural views; forests, mountains, waterfalls and dams. Anairangal Dam, which in Malyalam means “elephant crossing dam”, is located about 18km from Munnar, en route to Thekkady. Continue reading →

Beauty of Idukki

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Photo credits : MN Shaji

Photo credits: MN Shaji

Kerala’s Idukki District is known for its famous dams, forests and rich animal habitat. With an astonishing 50 percent of the total area under green cover this hilly region has managed to retain its charm and pristine environment. Idukki’s stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife make it   dream tourist destination. Continue reading →

Echo Point – Munnar

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Photo credits: Immanuel Abraham

Photo credits: Immanuel Abraham

Located at a height of 1700 meters above sea level and close to Munnar, Echo Point is a favorite haunt of weekend travelers. It is on the way to Top Station, and is named for the echoing you can hear in the hills. Continue reading →

Beauty Of Kerala, Vagamon

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Photo credits : Praveen Bhaskaran

Photo credit:  Praveen Bhaskaran

Vagamon is a land with undisturbed forests, exotic flora and fauna — green glades and verdant meadows interspersed with shola forest combine to create a picturesque landscape.  1200 metres above sea level, Vagamon is located approximately 45 km from Thekkady; a true paradise for hikers and trekkers. Continue reading →

Beauty of Munnar Tea Plantations

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Photo credits:Ramesh Kidangoor

Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor

Located above 1700 meters Munnar was the summer residence of the British administration of South India.The British recognized the potential of tea and started planting on about 580 square kilometers of land. Now famous for its tea plantations, Munnar retains its colonial charm with sprawling estates, rolling hills , sparkling waterfalls undulating valleys and hamlets. Continue reading →

Anayirankal – Munnar

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Photo Credits: Ullas G

The view from the Anayirankal dam  is one of the most popular excursions points in Idukki district.  Situated near Munnar en route to Thekkady on the Munnar state highway, the dam is flanked by steep hills and tea plantations, making it a tranquil and scenic picnic spot. Continue reading →

Ramakalmedu – Kerala

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view point to Bodi

viewpoint to Bodi

Ramakalmedu is a popular nature destination situated along the Thekkady-Munnar road in Kerala. It is known for its green hills, fresh mountain air, and amazing vistas. This hilltop offers panoramic views of the picturesque villages of Bodi and Teni on the eastern slope of the Western Ghats. Continue reading →

Beauty Of Munnar – Gulmohar Trees

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Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor

Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor

Located at 5000 ft above sea level, Munnar hill stations were the summer resorts of the British administration in South India. Although famous for tea plantations flowering trees and plants thrive in Munnar and the surrounding region. Continue reading →

Pampanar – Thekkady, Kerala

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Tea Estates

Pampanar is located near Thekkady en route to Kottayam. It is a picturesque place with an unending expanse of lush green tea plantations. Tea estates, lush hillsides, forests and coffee estates views lend charm to this hill station. Continue reading →

Chellar Covil – Thekkady, Kerala

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chellar covil

Chellar Covil

Situated about 14 km from Thekkady on the Munnar road, Chellar Covil has one of the best overlooks from the heights of Kerala into Tamil Nadu. The sleepy little hamlet offers a breathtaking view of the plains and cascading waterfalls of the neighboring state. Continue reading →