Parunthumpara

Parunthumpara is a village in the Indian state of Kerala's Idukki District.

Parunthumpara is a small village, located between Peermade and Thekkady. The word parunth in the local language means Eagle and para means rock. It is called Parunthumpara or eagle rock because of a large area around like an eagle.It is 6 km from Peermade, 25 km from Thekkady & 3 km From National Highway 220.( Kottayam Kumilyroad).This area provides a bird's eye view of an endless stretch of green forest land and low-lying areas.Parunthumpara is six km from Peerumade on National Highway 220 and is increasingly being visited by tourists who are on their way to Thekkady and others as well. If the sky is clear, visitors can get the view of the Sabarimalaforests.

Easily accessible through the narrow ghat road from Kallar Junction, this hill station stands out for its sprawling grasslands where the families can enjoy a few quiet moments, away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. A perfect choice for those who wish to have a holiday off the beaten track and to explore the unseen and the unexplored beauty of the pristine forests around, Parunthumpara has been attracting a large number of domestic tourists during weekends.

Thekkady

Thekkady is located about 257 km (160 mi) from Trivandrum, 114 km from Madurai City and Madurai Airport, 145 km from Cochin International Airport and 114 km from Kottayam railway station. Thekkady is located near to Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests andsavanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km² (300 sq mi), of which 360 km² (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. The Wild Life Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by theMullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. The greatest attractions of Periyar are the herds of wild elephants, deers, bisons that come down to drink in the lake. Sanctuary can be accessed throug

h a trekking, boating or jeep safari.

Ooty

The town's economy is based on tourism and agriculture, along with manufacture of medicines and photographic film. The town is connected to the rest of India by road and rail, and its historic sites and natural beauty attract tourists. As of 2011, the town had a population of 88,430.

The Government Botanical Garden

Ooty Lake

Deer Park

Deer Park is located on the edge of Ooty Lake. It is considered as one of the high altitude zoo in India aside from the zoo in Nainital, Uttarakhand. This park was formed to house a number of species of deers and animals for travelers to view.

Pine forest

Pykara falls near Ooty

Vagamon

Vagamon (Malayalam: വാഗമണ്‍) is a hill station located in Kottayam-Idukki border of Idukki district of Kerala, India. It has a cool climate with the temperature between 10 and 23 °C during a summer midday. It is situated 1,100 metres above sea level. Vagamon was discovered by the British who found the place ideal for tea plantations and they were followed by Christian missionaries who built their abode of service at Kurisumala in Vagamon. National Geographic Traveler has listed Vagamon on their directory of the '50 most attractive places to visit in India’

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is a city in the hills of the Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.^[2] Its name in the Tamil language means "The Gift of the Forest".^[3] Kodaikanal is referred to as the "Princess of Hill stations" and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination.

Kodaikanal has a monsoon-influenced subtropical highland climate (Cfb/Cwb, according to the Köppen climate classification). The temperatures are cool throughout the year due to the high elevation of the city.

[hide]Climate data for Kodaikanal
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	17.5 (63.5)	18.6 (65.5)	20.1 (68.2)	20.6 (69.1)	20.9 (69.6)	18.9 (66)	17.7 (63.9)	17.9 (64.2)	18.1 (64.6)	17.4 (63.3)	16.4 (61.5)	16.7 (62.1)	18.4 (65.13)
Average low °C (°F)	8.1 (46.6)	8.5 (47.3)	10.1 (50.2)	11.7 (53.1)	12.6 (54.7)	12.0 (53.6)	11.4 (52.5)	11.3 (52.3)	11.2 (52.2)	10.7 (51.3)	9.7 (49.5)	8.7 (47.7)	10.5 (50.92)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	59.1 (2.327)	34.6 (1.362)	52.6 (2.071)	136.0 (5.354)	146.1 (5.752)	97.7 (3.846)	122.1 (4.807)	153.1 (6.028)	185.6 (7.307)	253.9 (9.996)	235.0 (9.252)	141.4 (5.567)	1,617.2 (63.669)
Source: World Meteorological Organization.[12]

                                                                            MUNNAR

Munnar (Malayalam: മൂന്നാർ) is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above sea level,^[2] in the Western Ghats range of mountains.

The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers"

Most of the native flora and fauna of Munnar have disappeared due to severe habitat fragmentation resultant from the creation of the plantations. However, some species continue to survive and thrive in several protected areas nearby, including the newKurinjimala Sanctuary to the east, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Manjampatti Valley and the Amaravati reserve forest of Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary to the north east, theEravikulam National Park and Anamudi Shola National Park to the north, the Pampadum Shola National Park to the south and the proposed Palani Hills National Park to the east.

Gavi is an eco-tourist spot in Kerala which has widely become popular after 'Alistair International' the world acclaimed tourism major listed it among the leading eco-tourism centres and one of the must-see places in India. A must visit place for all nature lovers as Gavi is preserved in its natural scenic beauty untainted by the mighty hands of modernity . . . . .. .  . .

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