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Devikulam Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Devikulam

  • 01Sita Devi Lake

    Sita Devi Lake

    Sita Devi Lake, more popularly known as the Devikulam Lake, attracts picnickers not only because it is a scenic spot but also because the waters here are enriched with minerals that have curative properties. The lake has a thermal water spring that attracts people who want to spend their time in serenity.

    Nature here has wonderfully manifested itself into so many forms that one is truly mesmerised. Another factor adding to the sacredness and purity of this lake is the legend that claims that Goddess Sita of the epic Ramayana has herself bathed here.

    With the shade of tall trees, lush green lawns, cool and crystal clear waters gushing through the rocks and chirping of birds, Sita Devi Lake would serve as a perfect getaway destination. One should not miss a chance to witness this phenomenon of nature for one may feel as if heaven has descended downwards into these misty hills.

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  • 02Pallivasal Falls

    Pallivasal Falls

    Pallivasal Falls is a small yet popular waterfall in Devikulam and is located close to the Sita Devi Lake. The waterfall offers an excellent spot for picnicking and sightseeing for those who want a day away from the buzzing madness of cities. Travellers can spend their time in tranquillity and peace to revamp their bodies and unwind their minds.

    Nature has manifested its beauty in this spectacular waterfall. Pallivasal is a village in the Idukki district and this place is best known as the venue for the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala. The village is easily accessible from Munnar town which is situated at a distance of about 8 km from the place.

    Travellers can club together their visits to the Sita Devi Lake and Pallivasal Falls to ensure that they get to enjoy the pristine beauty of nature to its highest degree.

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  • 03Tea And Spice Plantations

    Tea and Spice plantations make Devikulam an extremely favourite tourist paradise. These plantations are bursting with a varied mix of flora and fauna. The even acres of tea and spice plantations are adorned with numerous other exotic varieties of trees. One can enjoy the scents of spice plantations and lose oneself on the velvety bends on the tea plantations.

    Rare varieties of flora and fauna can be sighted in these spice gardens. The red and blue gum trees and exotic flora adorn these overwhelmingly rolling Devikulam hills. A visit to the sprawling tea and spice plantations is truly enriching in more than one way.

    Rows and rows of neatly trimmed tea shrubs, pepper, clove and cardamom fill their essence in the air making it irresistible. One can take guided tours to heighten this experience. One would not ask for anything more after slurping fresh tea/coffee at the estate while admiring this natural phenomenon.

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  • 04Mattupetty Lake

    Mattupetty Lake

    Mattupetty Lake is a tranquil spot at a height of 1700 m in Devikulam on the charming Idukki Hills. It is cradled by the undulant plantation hills of Munnar. Densely forested mountain terrains and uniformed plantations form a post card-like view rejuvenating both the body and the mind of a viewer.

    The location will truly take the breath of an onlooker away with its scenic beauty and pleasing atmosphere. Mattupetty Dam, built in 1940, provides for a perfect picnic spot. Mattupetty is best known for the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project, and over 100 varieties of cows are reared here.

    Mountain terrains and spice gardens form a background for this picturesque lake. One can boat around this lake to further explore it. Speed, motor and pedal boating are available for a traveller to hire. The hills reverberate with sounds of various twittering birds, making bird watching another prime attraction of this spot.

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  • 05Thoovanam Falls

    Thoovanam Falls is situated in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary which is 18 km north of Marayoor. This waterfall is gorgeous with its mighty silvery cascades and serves as an ideal destination for travellers and photographers alike. This stunning waterfall is a perfect spot for any nature lover. This waterfall is formed by the river Pambar that flows eastward through the sanctuary.

    Trekkers are sure to find the untouched, virginal beauty of this forest impressive. Wild animals and sporadic flora in the forest will be a feast to any nature lover’s eyes. Thoovanam Falls is open for tourists round the year and attracts a great number of tourists and picnickers. There exists a trekking trail from Karimutti Forest Station to Thoovanam Waterfalls.

    Travellers can engage in guided trekking and wildlife exploration to venture deep into the deciduous forest region. This trekking trail is ideal for those who want to catch a glimpse of endemic and rare species of flora and fauna.

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