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

Ponmudi

Mountain Resort
Thiruvananthapuram District

Beautiful hill station known for misty mountain peaks, winding pathways, and golden valley views.

Key Attractions:
Golden Valley Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary Deer Park
September to May
61 km

Agasthyakoodam

Sacred Peak
Thiruvananthapuram District

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

Thenmala

Eco-Tourism Hub
Kollam District

India's first planned eco-tourism destination with adventure activities and scenic beauty.

Key Attractions:
Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary Adventure Zone Butterfly Safari
October to March
72 km

Ranni

River Valley Hill Station
Pathanamthitta District

Scenic hill station on banks of river Pamba, gateway to Sabarimala pilgrimage.

Key Attractions:
Pamba River Cardamom Hills Spice Gardens
October to May
95 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

Kulamavu

Dam Valley
Idukki District

Scenic hill station near Kulamavu Dam with reservoir views and mountainous terrain.

Key Attractions:
Kulamavu Dam Reservoir Views Mountain Valleys
October to April
160 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

Kalpetta

District Headquarters Hill Station
Wayanad District

District headquarters of Wayanad with administrative importance and scenic surroundings.

Key Attractions:
District Collectorate Local Markets Hill Views
October to May
290 km