Much of Kerala's exotic appeal is centered in the highland area of the Western Ghats, Rising to an average height of 1520m, the tropical forests of the Ghats house rich flora and fauna. Not to speak of expansive, loamy plantations of tea, coffee, rubber and fragrant cardamom.

Munnar

( 130km from Kochi )

1600m above sea level, Munnar is nature lover's paradise and was the summer resort of the British Government in South India . Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular hill station. 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 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India – Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.

Peermede

( 75km from Kottayam )

Situated 915m above sea level, Peermede is on the way to the Periyar wild life Sanctuary. This pleasant hill station was once the summer retreat of the Maharajs of Travancore. Here you will find sprawling tea, coffee, cardamom, rubber and eucalyptus plantations side by side with natural grasslands and pine forests.

Vythiri

( 100km from Kozhikode )

Tucked away at the north eastern tip of kerala, this quaint little hill station about 1300m above sea level is renowned for its coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper and rubber plantations. Mist capped mountains and breathtaking scenery dominate other tourist attractions here.

Ponmudi

( 61km from Thiruvananthapuram )

An idyllic hill resort with narrow winding pathways and cool,green,wooded environs, Ponmudi is located 915m above sea level. Well know for its beautiful mountain flowers, exotic butterflies small rivulets and springs, this hill station hill station also has excellent trekking trails.

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