How Kerala became a travelers paradise for many in the world? No wonder that is due to the natural diversity. Geographically seems like a gifted land, towards the east it has steep mountains and the western side is occupied by beautiful beaches. As nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline are beaches. Western Ghats occupying east of the state supports tea, coffee, spice plantations and wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, monkeys and tigers. The elegant waterfall at Vazhachal near Cochin is a popular tourist spot. Nature and Forest destinations are wonderful to enjoy for a person living in a busy city life. There are many colorful festivals, various type of dances, martial arts and the climatic seasons itself distinguishes it from other parts of the country. Here we list down 3 destinations to enjoy the natural beauty of the state.
Njandukulam
It is a village in the
district of Kottayam. This is a hill station and a remote location for a
specific tribe who has inherited for many years now. The place is under the
department of Forests. We need to get permission from forest department to
travel through this route and mostly the journey is through thick
forest. The place will not be found in Google map and there will not be any
mobile network. This is one of the places in the state where elephants are
found in huge number. In every 10 km distance we can find at least 50
elephants. So it is a trip for the adventurous and courageous people. It is a
right location for people who enjoy forest and nature. The Malayalam movie
called Shikkar is filmed in this place.
How to reach Njandukulam
The nearest railway station is Kottayam and you can hire a taxi from here to reach Njandukulam.
Vattavada
Located in the district of Idukki, 45 kms east of Munnar is a scenic village. The journey involves a ride through the tea gardens of Munnar, reach the top and then travelling on the road through the thick eucalyptus forests to reach the village. On the way we can also see Mattupetti dam. There are fixed timings to cross the check post, so we need to be aware of that before travelling to the place. The main source of income of people in village is farming and is also known as vegetable village. The large plantations look like a well crafted art. The villagers speak a mix of Malayalam and Tamil language. The roads are very narrow and they mostly depend on Jeep for travelling. We can find many farms with large cultivation of fruits including strawberry.
How to reach Vattavada
Kottayam is the nearest
railway station. It is approximately 184 kms from Kottayam or 5 to 6 hours
journey from Kottayam.
Palkulamedu
Located at a distance of 12 kms from Idukki district of Kerala, It is at an altitude of 3125 meters above sea level and is famous for extreme off road driving experiences. A small fresh water pool at the top of the hill adds up another jewel to the enchanting beauty. Through the quiet roads, the journey to Palkulamedu is interesting for people who enjoy trekking and off road travelling. It is long travel the journey and is through the plantations, revenue lands and thick forests to reach the village. Once you reach the mountain top there a beautiful view of the flora and the sight of mountain valleys give the feel of reaching the top of heaven. It is rightly to be called as the roof of Idukki. We get a good breezy wind blowing all the time makes you feel good and refreshed.
How to reach Palkulamedu
Kottayam is the nearest
railway station. It is approximately 100 kms from Kottayam or 3 hours journey
from Kottayam.
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