Kerala is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations which attracts numerous tourists all year round. Bestowed with a scintillating landscape evident in its verdant hill stations, backwaters, mesmerizing beaches, dense forests and scenic vistas, Kerala is a perfect place to vacation alone or with loved ones.
The picturesque landscape and the breathtaking beauty of the surroundings are enough to make you fall in love with this place, which makes it one of the most popular tourist places to visit in Kerala. The Western Ghats mountain ranges make up an impressive fortress all along Kerala. There are a number of beautiful hill stations and wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala. AnaiMudi in the Anaimalai Hills in Kerala is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
WAYANAD MOUNTAIN RANGE
Wayanadis located amidst the serene hills of Western Ghats. Wayanadis home for a wide variety of wildlife like elephants, leopards, and bears.Wayanad wildlife reserve which is an exquisite variety of flora and fauna,is an integral part of the Nilgiri biosphere reserve peacefully located amidst the serene hills of Western Ghats. Wayanad is a perfect weekend idea from the cities of South India.
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad attracts thousands of tourists round the year with its lush green forest that promises endearing views and experiences hard to forget for years. The second largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala, Muthanga consists of tropical moist dry deciduous, evergreen forests, bamboo thickets and plantations, and is home to many varieties of birds and animals. The Sanctuary has a large population of pachyderms andhas been declared a Project Elephant site. Elephants roam freely here and tigers are sighted occasionally as well. Various species of deer, monkeys and birds also live here. A drive along the road to Muthanga and further offers chances to watch these roaming animals.
KOZIKODE
Formerly known as Calicut, Kozhikode is located in Kerala. It was the Capital of Malabar many centuries ago, famous for its centuries-old trade in cotton and spices with Jews, Arabs, Phoenicians and Chinese. Kozikode is situated on the serene Arabian Sea on the west and the peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east. Vasco da Gama had set his foot on the remote beach of Kappad in Kozhikode in 1498 and ‘Discovered India’ and established spice trade routes with the west.
KOTHAMANGALAM
Kothamangalam is 80 km from Munnar, the town is in the foothills of the Western Ghats mountain ranges. .BhoothathanKettu is a good picnic spot, 10 km from Kothamangalam. My brother is settled here, inTrikkariyoor, not far from the city. We met after a long time, there was a get together with family and relatives.
