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Kerala is known for tourism and its places are famous around the globe; there are various enchanting hill stations that attract visitors in all seasons.The nature bounty has blessed this state with innumerable tourist attractions. A tour around some of the unexplored hill stations in Kerala is a treat for all the travellers.
These unknown hill stations are the best way to enjoy nature in its pure state. Surrounded by thick greenery and pristine environment, these hill stations have many beautiful waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, peaks, etc.
People only know about famous tourist spots but these lesser known places are equally worth exploring under Kerala tourism. These destinations have all the scope to become some of popular hill stations in South India.
Ranipuram
Ranipuram is a hill station near Panathady in Kasargod. Its forest area is a wildlife habitat, tourists can often spot wild animals here.
This untouched beauty resembles so much of Ooty, hence it is called as the 'Ooty of Kerala'.
There is also a proposal to make it as 'Ranipuran Wildlife Sanctuary', as the region is rich in wildlife.
Jeep services from Panathady will take the visitors to Ranipuram hills.
Photo Courtesy: Bibu Raj
Nelliyampathy
Nelliyampathy is a secret beauty in Palakkad. The enchanting view of the hills, tea estates and greenery welcome the visitors.
Nelliyampathy has many places to visit and should be given more time to explore.
Photo Courtesy: Kjrajesh
Thenmala
Thenmala on the banks of river Kallada is known for eco-tourism in Kerala. Then means 'Honey' and Mala means 'Hill';the place is known for producing high quality honey.
Thenmala is around 70km from Thiruvanathapuram and has many tourist places like Thenmala Dam, Palaruvi Falls, musical fountain, Nedumpara (village) and Ponmudi (hill station) is nearby.
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Ilaveezhapoonchira
Ilaveezhapoonchira is a lesser known place in Kottayam. One can get a panoramic view of 3 hills Kodayathoormala, Mankunnu and Thoniparain this hill station.
It is one of the ideal tourist places for nature lovers and trekkers in Kerala.
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Malakkappara
Malakkappara is an unknown destination in Thrissur. It is full of tea estates and many estates are owned by Tata Tea.
Malakkappara is still gaining popularity as an attraction which comes under Chalakudy-Athirapally tourism.
The tea estates in this hill station has got its name as the ' Tea Garden Hill Station'.
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Ponmudi
Ponmudi means the 'Golden Peak', true to its name this hill station is a scenic beauty. Ponmudi is not totally unexplored but not as famous as other hill stations in Kerala.
Tourists can do a string of activities in Ponmudi: trekking, bird watching, wildlife travel and visiting many tourist places around.
Menmutty Falls, Agasthyarkoodam peak, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, The Napier Museum, the Kanakakkunnu Palace, etc are some of the main tourist spots here.
Photo Courtesy: Easa Shamih
