Hill Stations of Kerala
The Western Ghats gift Kerala with breathtaking hill stations, misty peaks, lush tea plantations, and thundering waterfalls. From Munnar to Wayanad, Vagamon to Ponmudi — discover Kerala's highlands.
68 attractions across 14 districts
Kasaragod
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Bekal Fort
Bekal Fort is the most iconic landmark of Kasaragod and the largest fort in Kerala, sprawling over 40 acres on a headland jutting into the Arabian Sea. Built in the 17th century, possibly by the Kadam…
Kannur
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Palakkayam Thattu
Palakkayam Thattu is a hilltop viewpoint and emerging eco-tourism destination about 65 km from Kannur, perched at around 1,200 metres in the Western Ghats. The summit is a flat, grassy plateau (thattu…
Paithalmala
Paithalmala, at 1,372 metres, is one of the highest peaks in the Kannur district and a popular trekking destination in the Western Ghats. Located about 65 km from Kannur near Pottenpara, the trek to t…
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, about 55 km from Kannur, is the northernmost wildlife sanctuary in Kerala — a 55 sq km protected area in the Western Ghats that is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The…
Wayanad
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Chembra Peak
Chembra Peak, at 2,100 metres, is the highest peak in Wayanad and one of the most popular treks in Kerala. The trail starts from Meppadi and winds through tea plantations, grasslands, and shola forest…
Banasura Hills
Banasura Hill, named after the mythological demon king Banasura, is a prominent peak in the Wayanad Ghats, closely associated with the massive Banasura Sagar Dam — India's largest earthen dam — built …
Priyadarshini Hills
Priyadarshini Hills (formerly known as Kolagappara) is a scenic hilltop viewpoint near the town of Kalpetta, offering sweeping views of the Wayanad plateau, paddy fields, and surrounding mountain rang…
Soochipara Waterfalls
Soochipara (Sentinel Rock) Waterfalls is a spectacular three-tiered cascade plunging about 200 metres through dense tropical forest near Meppadi. The name comes from the needle-shaped rock (soochi = n…
Kanthanpara Waterfalls
Kanthanpara Falls is a smaller but charming waterfall about 20 km from Kalpetta, easily accessible via a short walk from the road. The falls drop about 30 metres through a rocky gorge surrounded by de…
Banasura Meenmutty Waterfalls
Meenmutty Waterfalls near the Banasura Sagar Dam is one of the most majestic waterfalls in Wayanad, cascading down about 300 metres in multiple tiers through thick forest. The trek to the falls (rough…
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, is Wayanad's most accessible wildlife area. Spanning about 345 sq km on the eastern edge of the district near the Karnataka border, …
Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary
Tholpetty (Tholpetty) Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the northern part of Wayanad, contiguous with the Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka. It offers jeep safaris through dense deciduous forest tha…
Kuruva Island
Kuruva Island (Kuruva Dweep) is a cluster of uninhabited islands in the middle of the Kabini River, about 40 km from Kalpetta. Covering about 950 acres, the islands are a protected river delta eco-sys…
900 Kandi
900 Kandi is an emerging eco-tourism and adventure destination in the remote hills of Wayanad, perched at about 900 metres above sea level. The site has gained popularity for its glass-bottomed skywal…
Edakkal Caves
Edakkal Caves, located on Ambukuthi Hill near Sultan Bathery, are one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in South India. The 'caves' are actually a natural cleft in a massive rock, formed whe…
Kozhikode
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Thusharagiri Waterfalls
Thusharagiri (meaning 'snow-capped mountain' in Malayalam, referring to the white spray of the falls) is a series of spectacular waterfalls about 50 km east of Kozhikode, in the foothills of the Weste…
Arippara Waterfalls
Arippara Falls is a lesser-known but stunning waterfall near Kuttiady, about 40 km from Kozhikode. The cascade drops through a rocky gorge surrounded by thick forest, with natural pools at the base th…
Vellarimala Eco-Tourism
Vellarimala is a misty hill range in the Western Ghats, about 65 km from Kozhikode near Kodenchery. The eco-tourism zone offers trekking trails through shola-grassland mosaics, dense forest patches, a…
Thamarassery Ghat
Thamarassery Ghat (also called Thamarassery Churam) is the main mountain pass connecting Kozhikode to Wayanad, with 9 hairpin bends winding through dense forest. The ghat road climbs from the lowland …
Malappuram
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Nilambur
Nilambur, about 45 km from Malappuram town, is famous for its vast teak plantations — the oldest in the world, planted by the British in the 19th century. The lush Chaliyar River valley that cradles t…
Adyanpara Waterfall
Adyanpara Falls is a picturesque waterfall near Kurumbalangode, about 45 km from Malappuram. The water cascades over rocky ledges surrounded by dense vegetation, creating a serene and photogenic setti…
Keralamkundu Waterfalls
Keralamkundu (also known as Keezharkuth Falls) is a popular waterfall and trekking destination about 30 km from Malappuram. The falls drop through a rocky gorge surrounded by tropical forest, and the …
Kozhippara Waterfalls
Kozhippara Falls is an offbeat, multi-tiered waterfall tucked away in the hills near the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border, about 60 km from Malappuram via Nilambur. The trek to the falls — roughly 2 km throug…
Kodikuthimala
Kodikuthimala, often called the 'Ooty of Malappuram', is a hill station near Wandoor, about 40 km from Malappuram. The summit at around 1,100 metres offers sweeping views of the surrounding valleys, p…
Palakkad
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Nelliyampathy Hills
Nelliyampathy is a serene hill station perched at about 1,572 metres in the Western Ghats, roughly 60 km from Palakkad town. The winding ghat road that climbs through 10 hairpin bends is an experience…
Silent Valley National Park
Silent Valley National Park, located in the Kundalippuzha sub-basin of the Bharathapuzha river, is one of the last undisturbed tracts of tropical evergreen forest in India. Recognised by UNESCO for it…
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, nestled between the Anaimalai Hills and Nelliampathy range, is one of Kerala's finest wildlife sanctuaries — renowned for trekking, bamboo rafting, and superb wildlife sigh…
Dhoni Waterfall
Dhoni Waterfalls is a scenic double-tiered cascade hidden in the forested hills near Palakkad town, about 12 km away. Reaching the falls involves a moderately challenging trek of around 3 km through a…
Meenvallam Waterfall
Meenvallam Waterfall is a lesser-known but strikingly beautiful cascade located near Kongad, about 35 km from Palakkad. The waterfall tumbles over smooth rocks in multiple tiers through dense forest c…
Mampara Peak
Mampara Peak, standing at about 1,260 metres, is one of the highest points in the Nelliyampathy range and offers sweeping panoramic views of the Western Ghats. The trek to the summit passes through sh…
Kava Viewpoint
Kava is a scenic sunset viewpoint located near Malampuzha, about 15 km from Palakkad. Perched on a rocky hilltop, it offers unobstructed views of the surrounding plains, the Malampuzha reservoir glint…
Mayiladumpara
Mayiladumpara, meaning 'the rock where peacocks dance', is a unique geological formation located near Nelliampathy. The large granite boulder, perched precariously on the edge of a cliff, is said to r…
Malampuzha Dam & Gardens
Malampuzha Dam, built across the Malampuzha River about 10 km from Palakkad, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the district. The dam and its sprawling reservoir, framed by the Ghats, …
Pothundi Dam
Pothundi Dam is one of the oldest dams in India, constructed in 1897 during the British era across the Meenakshi River near Nelliyampathy. The dam and its reservoir sit in a tranquil, forested setting…
Mangalam Dam
Mangalam Dam is a quiet, offbeat destination located near Muthalamada, about 35 km from Palakkad. Built across the Cherukunnapuzha tributary of the Bharathapuzha, the dam is surrounded by low forested…
Thrissur
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Athirappilly Waterfalls
Athirappilly Falls is Kerala's largest and most spectacular waterfall — a thundering 80-foot curtain of water plunging over a horseshoe-shaped cliff face on the Chalakudy River, surrounded by dense tr…
Vazhachal Waterfalls
Vazhachal Falls is a picturesque cascade on the Chalakudy River, about 5 km upstream from Athirappilly. Set against a backdrop of dense tropical forest, the falls are gentler than their famous neighbo…
Peechi Dam & Wildlife Sanctuary
Peechi Dam is a gravity dam built across the Manali River, about 23 km from Thrissur city. The reservoir, set against forested hills, is a popular picnic and outing spot with a well-maintained garden …
Vilangan Hills
Vilangan Hills is a low hill range on the outskirts of Thrissur city — one of the few urban hilltop trekking spots in Kerala. The short trek (about 2 km) starts from the foot of the hill near the Vila…
Cheppara Rock Garden
Cheppara Rock Garden is an offbeat natural attraction near Athirappilly, about 50 km from Thrissur. The site features unusual rock formations — massive boulders worn smooth by centuries of river water…
Ernakulam
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Areekkal Waterfalls & Kochareekkal Caves
Areekkal Waterfalls is a hidden gem tucked away in the forested hills of Ernakulam district, near Kuttampuzha — about 70 km east of Kochi. The waterfall cascades down a series of rocky tiers surrounde…
Malayattoor Church (St Thomas Syro-Malabar Church)
Malayattoor Church, perched atop a 609-metre hill about 50 km northeast of Kochi, is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage centres in India. According to tradition, the Apostle St Thomas land…
Idukki
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Munnar
Munnar is Kerala's most famous hill station, draped in rolling tea plantations that stretch endlessly across misty peaks at about 1,600 metres above sea level. Once the summer retreat of the British c…
Idukki Dam
Idukki Dam is one of the highest arch dams in Asia, built across the Periyar River between two granite hills — Kuravan and Kurathi. At 168 metres tall, the dam creates the Idukki Reservoir, a massive …
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Thekkady)
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady is one of India's finest tiger reserves and one of the few places where you can take a boat safari through a wildlife reserve. The sanctuary is centred around Pe…
Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park, just 15 km from Munnar, is the last stronghold of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr — a mountain goat endemic to the Western Ghats. The park protects the high-altitude grasslands a…
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats, about 60 km north of Munnar — its dry deciduous and thorn forests are strikingly different from the lush green landscape…
Ramakkalmedu
Ramakkalmedu is a windswept plateau on the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border offering some of the most dramatic panoramic views in the Western Ghats. Standing at about 1,100 metres, the plateau provides unobst…
Kolukumalai
Kolukumalai is home to the world's highest organic tea plantation, perched at about 2,400 metres above sea level on the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border. The jeep ride to the top is an adventure in itself — a…
Meesappulimala
Meesappulimala is the second highest peak in the Western Ghats at 2,640 metres, and one of the most rewarding treks in Kerala. The trail starts from Rhodo Valley near Munnar and winds through shola fo…
Peerumedu
Peerumedu is a quiet hill station at about 1,000 metres, named after the Sufi saint Peer Mohammed. Once a summer retreat for the Travancore royal family, the town retains a colonial charm with its bun…
Devikulam
Devikulam is a serene hill town about 7 km from Munnar, known for its tranquil Sita Devi Lake — a natural spring-fed lake surrounded by tea estates and lush greenery. According to legend, Sita (from t…
Kalvari Mount
Kalvari Mount (Calvary Mount) is a hilltop near Idukki town crowned with a large cross and a small chapel. A steep stairway of about 300 steps leads to the summit, which offers sweeping views of the I…
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area that encompasses the dense forests surrounding the Idukki reservoir and dam. The sanctuary is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including ele…
Kottayam
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Ilavazhapoonchira
Ilaveezhapoonchira is a dreamlike valley sprawled across thousands of acres. It is located approximately 55 km from Kottayam and 20 km from Thodupuzha. Each of the lush green hillocks that stand guard…
Illikkal Kallu
Massive rock monolith with panoramic views. Consider combining this with a visit to Ilaveezhapoonchira, which is just 10 km away.…
Ottupara Hills
Rocky hilltop with sweeping valley views…
Vagamon
Known for Pine forests, meadows, and paragliding. Vagamon is a picturesque hill station located in the Idukki district of Kerala. It is known for its lush green landscapes, rolling meadows, and serene…
Kottathavalam Hills
Kottathavalam is a place of archaeological interest. A magnificent cave which can be reached by the rock cut steps near the Muruganmala is perfectly interspersed with a naturally green cover that spre…
Muthukora Hills
Ideal for a weekend trip, Muthukora Hills is the perfect spot for trekking enthusiasts…
Kattikkayam Waterfalls
Cascading in three distinct tiers, the water crashes against the rocks from a height of 50 feet…
Alappuzha
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Alappuzha Backwaters
Alappuzha (Alleppey) is the gateway to Kerala's famed backwaters — a vast network of lagoons, canals, rivers, and lakes stretching parallel to the Arabian Sea coast. Houseboat cruises through these tr…
Pandavan Para
Pandavan Para (Pandava Rock) is a hilltop viewpoint in the eastern highlands of Alappuzha district, offering sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, rubber plantations, and distant hills.…
Pathanamthitta
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Gavi - Pristine Forrests and Wildlife
Gavi is a beautiful and pristine forest situated in Pathanamthitta. The affluence of flora and fauna in Gavi makes it an extraordinary experience. Expect to see hills and valleys, tropical forests, sp…
Kollam
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Jatayu Earth Centre
World's largest bird sculpture and park dedicated to Jatayu, the mythical bird from Indian Epic Ramayana. The park is about 37 kilometers from Kollam City Center…
Thenmala Eco-tourism
Thenmala is India's first planned eco-tourism destination, located in the Western Ghats of Kerala. It offers a unique blend of adventure, nature, and culture.…
Palaruvi Falls
Palaruvi, meaning stream of milk, is a waterfall that cascades from a height of 300 feet.…
Thiruvananthapuram
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Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is a biodiverse sanctuary with trekking trails. The distance from Trivandrum city is about 50 kms.…