ABOUT(
DEVIKULAM)
It
is 1800 meter above sea level and16 km.
from Munnar Devikulam is a small and
beautiful hill station. The Devi lake
with its mineral water is a natural
gift.7 kms from munnar, this hill
station with its lawns, flora and fauna
and the cool air is a experience. The
sita devi lake with its mineral waters
and its surroundings is a good picnic
spot. The lake is also ideal for
fishing.
Places Where You Can Visit
Munnar:
A hill station [a high station] of
spectacular views, where three mountain
streams confluence. Munnar waterway offers
boating facility. Anamudi the highest peak
in South India [2695m] is an ideal spot
for trekking. Among the exotic flora found
in the forests and grasslands is the
Nelelakurinji, the flower that bathes the
hills in blue every twelve years will
bloom next 2006 AD. Eravikulam National
park is another attraction. Munnar is 130
km east of Kochi and 70 km north of Kumily.
Chinnar Wildlife:
From Munnar- Uthummal Petah route; 94 sq
Km area the Chinar wild life sanctuary
situated. Elephants, buffalo, tiger,
leopard can be seen at this sanctuary.
Kumily:
Kumily is the junction town straddling the
Kerala Tamilnadu border just north of park
boundary. It 's a busy place full of spice
shops, located about 4 Km from Thekkady.
The boat trip in the lake are the standard
way of seeing the Sanctuary. The standard
two hour boat trips available. Jungle
walks can also be interesting.
Mangalam Devi Temple:
this temple is just a jumple of ruins and
the views are magnificiant. The festival
of this temple falls on the day of 'Chaitra
Pournami'
Marayur:
Place of the Sandal Forest. Very old 'Sannyasi
Caves also can be seen here. Famous for
hand woven 'Pattu Sarees'. ' Marayur
Sarkara' [Molasses] also famous.
Moolamattom:
Kerala's biggest undergound Electricity
generating project.
Idukki:
The first dam in India at
River Periyar. Wild life Sanctuary is also
at Idukki. Plenty of elephants can be
found here.
Rajamala:
It is the part of the National Park,14 km
from Munnar where Tahir Goats can be seen.
About the Weather:
You may enjoy the cool mountain air
throughout the year,here at Devikulam.
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