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Kerala is not only popular for its beautiful beaches, captivating backwaters; it has splendid hill stations as well. There are a number of hill stations in the Western Ghats. The hill stations in Kerala offer a stress free and relieving stay away from the hassling life of the city. The Hill stations in Kerala provide a natural habitat to a number of wild animals.
Many of the hills are chosen sites for spices plantation. The spices found in these hills are pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and the cashew nut. Even the cash crops introduced by the Dutch –rubber and tea are also grown here. |
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Chembra Peak is located at a distance of 14 kilometers in the west of Kalpeta. It is ideal for trekking. Chithirapuram, a hill celebrating the old charm, is at a distance of 10 kilometers from Munnar. Sita Devi Lake is a picturesque picnic spot in Devikulam. The lake teems with trout fishes thus making it an ideal fishing ground. Idukki is famous tourist destination as it provides diverse attractions like wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation tours, mountain treks, elephant rides etc. The lofty peaks of Lakkidi and streams flowing through the valley adds makes this place appear like a fantasy world. |
