Hill stations across Kerala

Scenic Hill Stations of Kerala

Find the best hill stations in Kerala, from Munnar and Wayanad to Thekkady and Vagamon, with tea gardens, forest trails, viewpoints, and cool mountain escapes.

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A local guide to Kerala

Take the scenic route into Kerala’s hills

Tea-covered slopes, cool mornings, spice gardens, and forest trails give Kerala’s hill country a character of its own. Use this guide to discover Munnar, Wayanad, Thekkady, Vagamon, and other mountain destinations.

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Scenic Hill Stations of Kerala

Adyanpara Falls

Waterfall
Malappuram District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Malappuram District Administration: Places of Interest
Sources:

The District Administration describes Adyanpara Falls as a cascading waterfall at Kurmbalangodu village in Nilambur taluk.

Agasthyakoodam

Sacred Peak
Thiruvananthapuram District
Status: Unverified

Sacred peak of Western Ghats, highest in Kerala, known for rare medicinal plants.

Key Attractions:
Agasthya Peak Medicinal Plants Dense Forests
December to April
70 km

Ambalavayal

Attraction
Wayanad District
Status: Needs review

Details withheld pending official source review.

Key Attractions:
Heritage Museum Edakkal Caves Approach Ancient Settlements
October to May
310 km

Anamudi Peak

Mountain Peak
Idukki District
Status: Unverified

Anamudi Peak is the highest mountain in South India, set within the Western Ghats near Munnar and known for high-altitude grasslands, rich biodiversity, and dramatic mountain views.

Key Attractions:
Western Ghats scenery Forest and hillside views Local viewpoints
September to May
See local directions

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall

Waterfall
Kottayam District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Kottayam District Administration: Aruvikkuzhy Waterfalls
Sources:

The Kottayam District Administration lists Aruvikkuzhy Waterfalls among the district’s tourist places.

Aryankavu

Forest Hill Station
Kollam District
Status: Unverified

Serene hill station with dense forests, streams, and traditional Kerala village culture.

Key Attractions:
Forest Reserves Mountain Streams Village Culture
November to April
85 km

Athirappilly Waterfall

Waterfall
Thrissur District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Thrissur District Administration: Athirappilly Waterfall
Sources:

Athirappilly Falls is in Athirappilly Panchayat, Chalakudy Taluk, Thrissur district, on the Chalakudy River. The District Administration describes Vazhachal Falls as a nearby waterfall.

Key Attractions:
Chalakudy River Vazhachal Falls

Attappady

Palakkad District
Status: Needs review

Description withheld pending official source review.

Banasura Sagar Dam

Dam
Wayanad District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Wayanad District Administration: Banasura Sagar Dam
Sources:

The District Administration says Banasura Sagar Dam was constructed in 1979 across the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabani River. It describes it as India's largest earthen dam and notes boating and scenic views; the superlative is attributed to that source.

Charpa Falls

Waterfall
Thrissur District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Kerala Tourism: Thrissur brochure
Sources:

Kerala Tourism’s Thrissur brochure lists Charpa among the district’s waterfalls; the District Administration’s Athirappilly Waterfall page also includes it in the gallery.

Chembra Peak

Hill
Wayanad District
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: September 2026Source: Wayanad District Administration: Places of Interest
Sources:

The District Administration identifies Chembra Peak near Meppady as the highest hill in Wayanad.

Chimmini

Wildlife Hill Area
Thrissur District
Status: Unverified

Hill area around Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary with rich flora and fauna.

Key Attractions:
Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary Reservoir Dense Forests
October to April
85 km

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