Scenic Hill Stations of Kerala

Thekkady

Wildlife Hill Station
Idukki District

Home to Periyar National Park with spice plantations and elephant reserves.

Key Attractions:
Periyar Lake Spice Plantations Elephant Junction
October to June
190 km

Vithura

Hill Village
Thiruvananthapuram District

Peaceful hill village surrounded by rubber plantations and pristine forests.

Key Attractions:
Rubber Plantations Forest Trails Tribal Settlements
October to March
45 km

Gavi

Cardamom Hills
Pathanamthitta District

Pristine eco-tourism destination in cardamom hills with rich biodiversity.

Key Attractions:
Periyar Tiger Reserve Cardamom Plantations Sabarimala View Point
October to March
140 km

Ilaveezhapoonchira

Valley of Flowers
Kottayam District

Breathtaking valley without trees, known for its unique landscape and seasonal flowers.

Key Attractions:
Flower Valley Mankunnu Peak Kudayathoormala
September to February
120 km

Ramakkalmedu

Wind Valley
Idukki District

High altitude hill station with constant winds, wind farms, and panoramic views.

Key Attractions:
Wind Farms Kuravan Kurathi Statue Tamil Nadu Border View
September to May
140 km

Athirapally

Waterfall Hill Area
Thrissur District

Hill area surrounding famous Athirapally waterfalls, known as Niagara of India.

Key Attractions:
Athirapally Falls Vazhachal Falls Sholayar Forest
June to February
78 km

Vayalada

Hill Village
Kozhikode District

Scenic hill village with paddy fields, streams, and traditional Kerala architecture.

Key Attractions:
Hill Paddy Fields Traditional Houses Mountain Streams
October to April
220 km

Vythiri

Resort Hill Station
Wayanad District

Picturesque hill station with luxury resorts, spice plantations, and adventure activities.

Key Attractions:
Vythiri Resort Spice Plantations Pookode Lake
October to May
285 km

Paithalmala

Peak Hill Station
Kannur District

Highest peak in northern Kerala offering breathtaking views and trekking opportunities.

Key Attractions:
Paithalmala Peak Viewpoints Trekking Routes
October to March
420 km