Kerala has some of the best hill stations to help you cool off in summer. Before you pack your bags, learn these details about them. Human-animal conflicts are occasionally reported at some of these spots, so make sure you check regular news updates before and during the journey for a safe trip.
Verdant tea gardens, misty mornings, serene waterfalls and more await you here. October to April is the best time to visit. Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetti Dam and Meesapulimala are some of the popular spots. Nearest airport - Cochin International Airport and Railway station - Aluva.
Enjoy boating, hiking trips and wooden raft rides here. Mangala Devi temple, Pandikuzhi, Periyar River and Periyar Tiger Reserve are some of the popular spots. The weather during November - May is incredibly pleasant and comfortable. Nearest airport - Madurai and Railway station - Kottayam.
It's a popular paragliding spot. The journey to Vagamon is through roads that have deep gorges on one side and beautiful mountains covered in mist on the other. Motta kunnu or the barren hills where the chilly winds embrace you and the pine gardens are its most popular spots. Vagamon has cool weather around the year. Nearest airport - Cochin International Airport and Railway station - Kottayam.
The historic mountain of Agastyarkoodam, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary and Meenmutti waterfalls are part of the forever-cool Ponmudi. Nearest airport -TVM International Airport and Railway station - TVM Central Station.
Wildlife spotting, camping, night safari and trekking are some of the popular activities here. October to February is the best season to visit. Nearest airport - Madurai and Railway station - Kottayam.