Devikulam Hill
Station
A tour to the Devikulam hill station would be a tour
that you will remember for your lifetime. Devikulam is a
small hill resort in Kerala and Devikulam means the ‘Pond
or the lake of Goddess’. Getting lost in the scenic
surroundings of Devikulam is the essence of the visit to
this hill station. The myth behind the famous Devikulam
pond or lake is that Goddess Sita (Ramayana) had once come
to the pond and bathed and so it’s considered holy
and has become a famous hill station. There are a number
of visitors to the Devikulam hill station every year.
The famous lake in the hill station of Devikulam is
named after Goddess Sita. The lake is encircled with
verdant hills and so, is the prime sightseeing destination
of Kerala. The lake is considered sacred and is also
famous for its healing property. The visitors can also
enjoy trout fishing. Devikulam is an ideal place for
nature lovers as Mother Nature has been generous enough to
make this into a perfect haven, come explore this place
during Devikulam Hill Station Tour.
If you have already planned to visit Devikulam hill
station, then getting there is very easy. The destination
is 132 kilometers from Kottayam city and 149 kilometers
from Cochin City and would take you nearly 4 hrs to get
there. The hill station is located 1,000 meters above sea
level and there is a steep track to climb the mountain.
There is no particular time in such to visit the place
because the climate is always mild and cool.
You can also take a tour to the famous Pallivasal
Waterfall, which is not very far from Devikulam hill
station. There is no point in finishing your tour without
visiting the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is the
natural habitat of a number of animals. You can also be
the lucky one to visit the star tortoise and giant
squirrel. You can also plan a part of your tour to the
Mattupetty Lake, which is an island in the tea estate. Get
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