Devikulam Hills, Idukki

ABOUT( DEVIKULAM) It is 1800 meter above sea level and16 km. from Munnar Devikulam is a small and beautiful hill station. The Devi lake with its mineral water is a natural gift. 7 kms from munnar, this hill station with its lawns, flora and fauna and the cool air is a experience. The sita devi lake with its mineral waters and its surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for fishing. Places Where You Can Visit Munnar: A hill station [a high station] of spectacular views, where three mountain streams confluence. Munnar waterway offers boating facility. Anamudi the highest peak in South India [2695m] is an ideal spot for trekking. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands is the Nelelakurinji, the flower that bathes the hills in blue every twelve years will bloom next 2006 AD. Eravikulam National park is another attraction. Munnar is 130 km east of Kochi and 70 km north of Kumily. Chinnar Wildlife: From Munnar- Uthummal Petah route; 94 sq Km area the Chinar wild life sanctuary situated. Elephants, buffalo, tiger, leopard can be seen at this sanctuary. Kumily: Kumily is the junction town straddling the Kerala Tamilnadu border just north of park boundary. It 's a busy place full of spice shops, located about 4 Km from Thekkady. The boat trip in the lake are the standard way of seeing the Sanctuary. The standard two hour boat trips available. Jungle walks can also be interesting. Mangalam Devi Temple: this temple is just a jumple of ruins and the views are magnificiant. The festival of this temple falls on the day of 'Chaitra Pournami' Marayur: Place of the Sandal Forest. Very old 'Sannyasi Caves also can be seen here. Famous for hand woven 'Pattu Sarees'. ' Marayur Sarkara' [Molasses] also famous. Moolamattom: Kerala's biggest undergound Electricity generating project. Idukki: The first dam in India at River Periyar. Wild life Sanctuary is also at Idukki. Plenty of elephants can be found here. Rajamala: It is the part of the National Park,14 km from Munnar where Tahir Goats can be seen. About the Weather: You may enjoy the cool mountain air throughout the year,here at Devikulam.