10 Exotic Hill Stations In Kerala Which Will Make You Pack Your Bags And Set Out!

Kerala is the first state to receive most of the monsoon roan in India. It has most of the tropical rain-forest cover in India. These are present on the hill stations present in Kerala. These are exotic places to relax with Mother Nature. Kerala is a tourist-friendly place.

You must check the below-mentioned hill stations in Kerala are present in your tour package. You can book online to get some discounts and offers in Kerala Tour.

1. Munnar

The Munnar tops the list of hill stations among present in the Kerala State. This is the starting point of Kerala tourism. It is present in Idukki District on the Western Ghats Mountain Ranges with an altitude ranging from 4000- ft to 6000 ft above the mean sea level. It is the only hill station to see the forest, tea garden, waterfalls, caves, and lakes in one place.

2. Suryanelli

This hill station bordering the Tamil Nadu state in Kerala is known for promoting wellness tourism. It is also popular as luxury resort tourism. You can get herbal spa massage, Yoga and Ayurveda in one place. This is the best place to do meditation and view its top peak Meesapulimalai at an altitude of 7000 ft above the mean sea level.

3. Wayanad

This is a popular and budget-friendly hill station in Kerala State. It is bordering the States of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka State. You can view all the three states from its viewpoint, which is the highest peak in Wayanad District on the Western Ghats. The waterfalls and mountain caves are its popular attractions.

4. Nilambur

This is a scenic village and hill station on the lower ranges of the Western Ghats present in the Pal Ghats District. Its rail route is a scenic route in Kerala. You can stay in most of the homestay present here with catered food. It is the best place to relax with Mother Nature.

5. Seven Hills - Kannur

This is a top naval base area in Kannur district of Kerala State. In the present time, tourists visit this hill to view the scenic beauty of the Arabian Sea from the top heights of this seven hill ranges present on the shores of Kerala Coast. You can go here as a day trip and return back.

6. Malapuram

The Malapuram name itself is called a Hill Station. These are the best low laying ranges of the Western Ghats with rolling hills, rivers and village settlements. This is the cheapest place in Kerala to take a nature tour. This is a lush green hilly area, which is mostly covered by the monsoon rain.

7. AgasthiyarKondram

This is an exotic place on planet earth. When you reach this 1000 ft high hill station, you will feel the freshness of herbs. This is a popular place for promoting wellness tourism. There are many ayurvedic spa and massage center. There are many resorts on this hill with Mountain View. This hill station is always filled with mists.

8. Neliyampathy

This is the best hill station to see the spice garden, tea garden and coffee plantation in one place. This hill station is untouched by modernization. You can be on the lap of Mother Nature once in Nelyampathi. It is a budget-friendly place to take a weeklong tour in the Kerala State.

9. Vagamon

The Vagamon is a silent valley in the lower ranges of the Western Ghats present in the Kerala State. It is also a scenic mountain drive place to see the lush pasture land on this valley and rolling hills. These are the best to see in the monsoon rain. The morning and evening mist will soothe your eyes.

10. Mattupetty

It is a scenic hill station popular for its dams and villages. It is the best place to see vegetable plantation and rolling hills of the low lying Western Ghats. It is one of the budget-friendly places to tour in Kerala State.

The hill stations in Kerala are all season tourist place. The best time to visit without rain is from December to May. It is advisable to backpack with rain gears during the monsoon season. It will be better to carry woolen clothes to beat the dropping temperature during the night.