Hill stations of Kerala
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Munnar
Munnar is situated at the confluence of
three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, Kundala. 1600
m. above sea level, this hill station was 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
hill station.
Among the exotic flora found in the forests
and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes
the hills in blue once every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006
AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi - which
towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
Peerumed
Situated Situated amidst rubber, tea, coffee,
and pepper plantations is this dainty little hill station of Peerumed,
an ideal stopover on the way to Thekkady. Surrounded by rolling
hills and valleys, Peerumed is well known for its waterfalls, open
grasslands and delightful trekking trails. This pleasant hill station
was once of the summer retreat of the Maharajas of Travancore |
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