It is an old mindset to visit kerala in winter for a pleasant temperature but monsoon presents a fresh look of Kerala with unique charms and awesome reasons. April to May is best seaosn for Hill station tour in Kerala while a monsoon trip in month of June. Verdant greenery and dark clouds hovering in monsoon lower down the temperature to 23-25 degrees- best period to escape to Kerala.
Top activities to do & see on Kerala Trip in Summer or monsoon
Kerala offers a lot of things to do and see with caravanning, houseboat ride, hill stations, festivities, adventure and magnificent temples in famous places.
Beauty of Lush Green Hills
Hills of Kerala offers a magical experience with dam & waterfalls near hills. Walk near cascading waterfalls for a refreshing breeze and view of mist-laden hills. With most popular hill stations of Kerala as Munnar, Wayand, Idukki, Aleeppey, Thekaddy, witness the brimming greenery & vibes of landscapes on a weekend road trip in Kerala.
Relaxed vacations on the Backwaters
Experience the encompassing beauty of nature’s splendour at backwaters of kerala. Hire houseboats for cruising across long stretch and night stay. Relish the south Indian special cuisines while riding in houseboat. Spot species of various aquatic creatures after a fresh tint of rain. In monsoon, take part in The Sand Art festival at famous beaches of Alleppey.
Rejuvenating Beaches
Kerala beaches with emerald blue hues, palm trees, coral reefs, stretched between Arabian Sea & lush green western Ghats are best to groove on. Shades of dense extension of coconut trees, fishing activities, angling and enjoying fresh fish dishes on beach coast will add a lovely memory in your south tour diary.
Ayurveda tour
Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with Ayurvedic massages, treatment at Kovalam, kollam, Alappuzha, Cochin in India’s best Ayurvedic state.
Spiritual Journey with Temples of Kerala
Have a pilgrimage tour of brilliant architecture of temples and soak up in traditions, history, rituals and spiritual enlightenment.
Splendid Waterfalls
Spend a beautiful time near sparkling waterfalls near sweeping mountains for a refreshing chill out with family or friends. Nature paints the God’s own country with mix shades of golden rays, water hues and present a captivating scene to capture for lifetime. Famous waterfalls as Athirapally, Soochipara Waterfalls are ideal picnic spots for locals or tourists to spend a beautiful day and explore the closest wildlife.
Rich Wilderness
For Wildlife safari, rainforest trekking, exotic flora and fauna of state, visit famous national parks as Eravikulam, Periyar, kumarkom Bird Sanctuary.
Explore Culture at Village tour
Receive the warm hospitality, gesture, traditions, work culture, something unconventional, authentic dishes on Village tour in Kovalam, Cherai & Kuttanad.
Festival Tour
See the different form of Kerala at time of major festivals. Elephant parades, fireworks, snake boat races, traditional dance performances, folk music & cultural attires.
Caravan tourism
The newly added charm to Kerala tourism with staying experience in luxury caravans and road trip through beautiful locations without worrying of hotel rooms.
Water Adventure sports
Marine lovers must visit Kerala to enjoy the best of water sports activities. Jetty drive, kayaking, parasailing, snorkelling, canoeing, banana boat ride is best to experience.
Kerala topography varies with various districts. Some experience temperate weather throughout the summer while some with moderate-perfect for spending summer vacation. Here we list down 10 best Hill stations in Kerala to plan a summer holiday or monsoon trip.
1) Wayanad
People have lesser heard of Wayanad as a hill station, so we can keep it less explore but amazingly beautiful place with unspoiled beauty of nature. Major attractions over here are caves, gushing waterfalls, ancient temples, dense rainforests, misty mountains, lovely hamlets & adventure trails through them.
October to May being the best time to explore Wayanad with best activities and places:
Play hide & seek in Edakkal Caves with witnessing history drawn on rocks as ancient carving style. Climb up the natural caves to behold the eye-catching sights of panoramic view all around. Experience the fun of bamboo rafting at Pozhuthana along the streams of Vythiri River.
Love trekking? Challenge yourself with a race to the tallest peak of region- Chembra Peak and collect the best photographs of hill views adjoined with Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu. Spend a beautiful time near Soochipara Waterfalls and rock-climbing adventure. Watch the migratory birds, rare bird species, at evergreen forest- Kuruva Island- situated on associated rivers of Kabani. Explore the wilderness at Muthunga Wildlife Sanctuary renowned for biggest adobe of elephants.
2) Munnar
Most favourable place for romantic escapade, the hill station has been painted in various shades of green. The word Munnar is originated from confluence of three mainstream rivers in Kerala- Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. What’s best needed then a stroll through lush green forest treks and unwind the pleasant environment with every breathe. Most special thing of this place is Kurinji Season when entire hills and valleys of Munnar get colored in tint of blue hues of Neelakurinji blooms, blooming every 12 years.
Play with silence of cool breeze passing through swirling clouds and stare at radiating golden rays revealing from Sun. Make your trip memorable with famous tourist spots as Mattupetty, Eravikulam National Park, Attukad Waterfalls and Shola National Park. Partake in boat riding on Kundala Dam Lake, ATV bike rides, paragliding, cycling in mountains & stay in Tree house.
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3) Thekkady
The panoramic view of misty mountains from artificial lake built near Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River is lifeline of Thekkady tourism. Wildlife and nature lover can explore best of wildlife with visit to Periyar National Park. A stay in resort amid forests of National park and early morning boat safari draw attention of every tourist. Famous things to do on Thekkady tour is elephant safari, boat ride, bamboo rafting. Click picturesque clicks near Chellar Kovil waterfalls and cascades holding unique beauty.
4) Vagamon
The coolest hill station with moderate temperature of 22 degrees throughout the year is appreciated for deep meadows, forests and hills. It can be a futre place for caravan tourism lovers with peaceful and beautiful surroundings to park and stay overnight. Sip a tea of coffee near verge of Hill tops, go for early morning trek with rising Sun. Want to get indulge in adventure, try rock climbing, trekking to Pine Hill and paragliding. Kerala Tourism organize International Paragliding festival in Vagamon every year.
5) Ponmudi
A hidden jewel of Kerala nestled in western Ghats in Trivendram. The name implying as Golden Peak, Ponmudi overlooks the vast stretch of Arabian Sea and peaceful rolling hills. Best time to visit Ponmudi is all year around but monsoon gives it’s best look. The uphill drive from Thiruvanathpuram is lovely with scenic views of tiles of green and shades. During a day trip, tourists can indulge in trekking, hiking, parasailing and paragliding. Get the best experience with trek to Meenmutty Falls and swimming in pools near small rivulets of Kallar river.
6) Vythiri
Vythiri is the astonishing hill station with wide spread of tea, coffee and spice plantations. Tree Houses and cool climate of Vythiri high hill ranges above 4000 feet sea level is one of the unique and adventurous experiences in Kerala. Relaxed stays at tree house, stroll in verdant forests, placid lakes are spell binding attractions to must explore. Spend hours sitting in the balcony of tree houses and watch sunset at height of 90 metres. Can go for a jungle safari with valid permission of forest department where you can witness Nilgiri Langur, Malabar squirrel and many more. Karalad Lake, Lakkidi, Pookod Lake are few more attractions to spend a beautiful day.
7) Devikulam
Near to Munnar, Devikulam is perfect hill station for weekend trips for locals. The name of hill station is after Sita Devi Lake as per old belief that Sits Devi took bathe in this pond. The open space, fresh air and high cliffs of this place add charm for a peaceful weekend or picnic. Go for hiking, trout fishing and stroll in tea plantations. Pallivasal Falls, Thoovanam Falls are other famous attractions.
8) Malakkappara
Small Hill station renowned as Rock of the Angel in the Thrissur district is home to Tata Tea estate is best to explore forests and rare wildlife. Best sight for nature photography near popular Waterfalls as Charpa, Athirapally and Peringalkuthu Dam. Enjoy Jungle Safari, nature walks and verdant landscapes.
9) Thenmala
A paradise for nature lovers with popularity of eco-tourism activities and fascinating hill ranges of Trivendrum, Kollam and Pathanamthitta. The sweeping beauty resist visitors to stay longer in luscious forests for a dream vacation. Best places to visit in Thenmala is Palaruvi Falls, Deer Zone, Valliyoorkkavu Temple and Butterfly Garden. For a satisfying vacation, mountain biking, boating, rock climbing and river crossing are famous activities.
10) Perambra
Just 40 kms from Kozhikode, Perambra is perfect summer retreat for stay in undisturbed environment. The spectacular views of crystal-clear water flowing will rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.
Are you ready for Kerala trip? Savour flavours of Kerala cuisine influenced with fusion of French, Malabari and Arabian. Rice, fish and coconut are the base ingredients of dishes. Idiyappam, Idli, Dosa, Appam are traditional breakfast dishes. Biryani, fish recipes, Mutton Curry are famous dinner recipes. Filter coffee, Banana fritters are delight snacks. Make your summer escapade with visit to famous Hill Stations in Kerala.
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