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A natural wonder draped in silk, draws up an image that seems only possible in one’s imagination. But Pattumala breathes life into this fantasy. Once you reach these silken verdant hills at Peermede in Idukki, you understand why the name was chosen. Tall misty peaks, minuscule rivulets randomly scattered over its surface and endlessly stretching […]
Peeru Hills is a spot hidden on most trekker’s ultimate list of destinations to visit in a lifetime. This hidden gem in Idukki is famous for its panoramic view, rustic trails and endemic faunal variety. Named after Peer Mohammed, the Sufi saint, who spent his last days here, it is its intrinsic relaxed vibe and […]
A panoramic view of Vadakara and its surroundings is what Payamkuttimala in Kozhikode district has to offer. Located from Panikkotti on Vadakara – Tiruvallur road, lots of travellers come to the hill station to watch the sunrise and sunset and gaze at the Arabian Sea. Set about 2,000 feet above sea level, the small hillock also […]
Peermedu is a lovely hill station located about 40 km from Kumily, Idukki district in Central Kerala, at an altitude of 915 m above sea level. It is an ideal retreat in the Western Ghats and a choice break for tourists en route to the Periyar Tiger Reserve. This famous plantation town, takes its name […]
Parunthumpara or ‘Eagle Rock’ is situated near Peermedu in Idukki district, is a place famed for its pristine natural beauty. A trekker’s delight offering a bird’s eye view of an endless stretch of green forests and the landscape, Parunthumpara is a favourite of off-beat travellers. And if the sky is clear, the visitors can also […]
From the town of Nenmara in Palakkad district, the cloud-caressed peaks of the majestic Nelliyampathy Hill ranges are a sight to behold. The height of the hills ranges from 467 m to 1,572 m and it has an extremely calming effect on all who view it. To reach Nelliyampathy, one has to take the road […]
Once every 12 years, the hills of Munnar turn blue. People flock in great numbers to view the blooming of the Neelakurinji. Biologists and nature loves alike mark their calendars for this great event that is expected next in 2018. The world awaits the turning of the Munnar range into a blanket of beautiful blue. […]
Legend has it that the mythical heroes Pandavas along with their wife Panchali took shelter at Panchalimedu in Idukki district during their exile; and hence the name Panchalimedu – medu meaning hill. Panchalimedu near Kuttikkanam is more of a soft hiking spot rather than a trekking trail. It’s the perfect place to take a day off with […]
Drives to Wayanad are full of many memorable vantage points that offerone mesmerising views of the valley below. The Neelimala viewpoint is easily among the upper echelon in the district. Here, one gets a pristine view of the great Meenmutti Waterfalls,causing people to throng to this destination in large numbers. The trek up to the […]
Perched atop Nadukani, the mountains and the rivers seem like ancient beings, lying in deep slumber with a host of greenery on all sides as spectators. The bird’s eye view from this hill station in Kottayam is sought out annually by people numbering into the thousands. Nobody wishes to miss out on the panoramic view […]