Some of the top hill stations in Kerala are given below :
- Munnar Hill Stations
- Peermade Hill Station
- Ponmundi Hill Station
- Idukki Hill Station
                        

Munnar Hill Stations
                   

Munnar hill station is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala. The hills are situated at an altitude of 5000 to 8000 Ft above sea level. This beautiful hill station was once 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 resort town in India. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India known as Anamudi with a height of 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking and other adventure activities. The high ranges of Munnar were earlier known as Kannan Devan Hills,named after a certain Kannan Devan,who had been land lord in the Anchanad Valley on the eastern side of the district. The main cultivation crops in Munnar are Tea and Coffee. Among the exotic flora that are found in the forests and grasslands in Munar is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in the blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD.

Peermade Hill Station

Peermade is a beautiful hill station in Idukki district in Kerala. This exotic hill station 0is situated at 915 m above sea level. Peermade is on the way to the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to a variety of wildlife species. Peermade has a pleasant and was once the summer retreat of the Maharajas of Travancore. Peermade is a cool hill resort with a lot to see and explore. In Peermade one can find sprawling tea, cardamom, coffee, rubber and eucalyptus plantations side by side with natural grasslands and pine forests which makes this hill station more beautiful. One can visit various tea estates and factories in and around Peermade town. The famous tea factories plantations are Located in Pattumala. The Velamkanni Matha Church and the flower garden are the other major attractions at Pattumala. The beautiful waterfall at Peermade is another major attraction. Meloram, Nallathanni, Panchalimedu and Valanjamkanam are amongst the major waterfalls at Peermade. Peermade is also an important place for adventure loving people, as there are many trekking trails which add to the pristine beauty of Peermade. Peeru Hills, Kalthotti, Vagamon along with Karandakapara Hills, Parunthupara and Memala offer excellent trekking routess. Cycling and horse riding are the other adventure activities popular at Peermade. The neares town to Peermade is Kuttikanam one have terrific trekking opportunities.

Kerala Backwaters


Backwater is usually a body of stagnant water connected to a river. The backwaters of Kerala stretches over 1900km. Boat across these tranquil stretches are an experience unique to Kerala. Large Kettuvalloms (traditional country crafts over 60ft. in length) have been converted into luxury houseboats for these cruises. The Backwaters in Kerala is one of the major tourist attractions of this small and beautiful state.

The Kumarakom backwaters are stretched around the beautiful Vembanad lake and is situated in the district of Kottayam. The lake an enchanting picnic spot and is fastly developing as a backwater tourism destination which provides boating, fishing and other entertainment.The Kumarakom Tourist Village offers houseboat cruises. The beautiful lake comes alive during the destival onam with spectacular snake boat races.The blue backwaters and the surface of Vembanad Lake reflect the beauty of the azure sky. The amazing shades of green vegetation, which includes mangroves, coconut palms, and paddy fields cover the verdant countryside and is a mind bogging sight.The nearest railway station to Kumarakom is at Kottayam, which is 16 kms away. The Cochin International airport is 76 kms away from Kumarakom. Kumarakom is also accesible to the other parts of the state by road.

Kerala Beaches



Kerala Beaches are so beutiful. The main Beaches of Kerala are : 
- Kovalam Beach
- Varkala Beach
- Thanagasseri Beach
- Cheria Beach
- Tanur Beach
- Padinharekara Beach
- Beypore Beach
- Kappad Beach
- Kappakadavu Beach

Kerala Ayurveda

Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala provide treatments for ailments such as arthritis, paralysis, obesity, sinusitis, migraine, premature ageing, skin ailments etc. Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala cure detoxify and rejuvenate the whole body system for curing the ailment and enable general fitness. The health and fitness programs in the Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala are based on Ayurvedic oil massages. These massages help in various ways such as improving blood circulation, streamlining the body, building up immunity, ridding the body of toxins and decreasing excess fat in the body etc. Regular massages from Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala help protect against ailments and rejuvenate the body to increase vigour and vitality. There are several health resorts in India that offer Ayurvedic treatments.