Devikulam - Kerala

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Located at an altitude of 1800 m above sea level, a tour to Devikulam hill resort gives you wonderful scenic views that you will like to remember once and again. Devikulam means "the pond or lake of the Devi", Devikulam is a small hill resort 16 km southwest of Munnar in Idukki District in the state of Kerala,where the possibility of getting mesmerized by its sheer scenic grandeur is a rule rather than an exception. According to legends that Sita of the Ramayana fame came here and bathed in the waters of the lake in Devikulam.

Devikulam Sight Seeing

The popular sightseeing attractions in the hill resort of Devikulam is the beautiful Sita Devi Lake with a backdrop of verdant hills. It got its name after Sita who once came here to take a bath in its water, the lake attracts tourists for its sacredness as well as its curative properties thanks to its mineral water. The lake also offers trout fishing resulting in the gathering of adventure seekers.

Devikulam is known for nature lovers paradise. Mother Nature has been generous to this scintillating hill station in South India. It is near to the lake having spectacular Pallivasal Waterfalls that is frequented by the picnickers for the sheer manifestation of nature in its various ways. Tea plantations carried out in and around Devikulam in a large number of areas. The natural vegetation of the hill resort comprises the gum trees in red and blue.

Devikulam Sites Near By
Famous as a top tourist destination, Devikulam serves the base from where you can make some exciting excursion.

A popualr wildlife sanctury is located 50 km from Devikulam known as Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary works as natural habitat for a number of species like elephants, sambars, leopards, and gaurs. You can also spot the highly endangered species of the Grizzled Giant Squirrel and the Star Tortoise. The watchtower is the idyllic place, which commands the incredible view of the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. Another highlight of the sanctuary is the Thoovanam Falls on the river Chinnar.

Visitors can also make excursion to the Mattupetty Lake, which is nestled in the tea estates. It also offers marvelous view of the mist-layered hills.

Devikulam - Best time to visit The climate of the Devikulam is mild throughout the whole year. So you can arrange tour to the Devikulam anytime.

How to Reach Devikulam

In order to reach Devikulam, you will have to climb a mountain track in the way. The main distance of Devikulam from Kochi and Kottayam is of 149 km and 132 km .