Category: Hills
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 […]
In 2018, the beautiful hills of Munnar shall once again attract people from across the planet to view a very special phenomenon in person. This monumental event is the blooming of the Neelakurinji flower, which appears once every 12 years, and can only be viewed here in Munnar. Neelakurinji or ‘Strobilanthes kunthiana’ blooms in 40 […]
Mattupetty is among the most visited destinations in the tourist hotbed of Munnar. It is a beautiful picnic spot that regularly attracts visitors. People love visiting the dam and lake here and families can regularly be seen enjoying a fine afternoon in the area. The view of the valley from here is breath-taking and one […]
An hour’s drive from Kannur lies a hidden hillock that boasts of some of the rarest floral species in God’s Own Country. Welcome to Madayipara, home to over 500 plant species, 300 flowering plants and rare breeds of butterflies. Drive down here and the locals will inform you of the seasonal beauties at this laterite […]
While traversing the swaying uphill route to Top Station, a pit stop at beautiful Kundala Town can be a refreshing experience. The gigantic Kundala Tea Plantations, Kundala Lake, a golf course run by Tata Tea Ltd. and the Kundala Artificial Dam are some of the main attractions. It is the perfect spot to catch your […]
A valley of rocky mountains that reflects the rays of the sun like a perfect mirror; this is the special distinction that led to Kannadipara (Rock Mirror) getting its name. The highest point in theIlaveezhapoonchira Range, it is among the finest attractions in Kottayam district. Ilaveezhapoonchira on its own encompasses Mankunnu, Kudayathoor Vindhyan, and Thonippara […]
Kuttikanam is among the best trekking and adventure sport locations in Idukki. The trails are fantastic and one gets to drink in a breath-taking view of the hills and greenery that surround the area. Cardamom and tea plantations lie everywhere and the aroma flooding the vicinity is truly ethereal. Bison and monkeys can be viewed […]
One of the most loved picnic spots in Kottayam, Kottathavalam is a place of archaeological interest at the legends says that the Royal Family of Madurai would ascend a rock cut path to take rest in this ancient cave. A magnificent cave which can be reached by the rock cut steps near the Muruganmala is […]