Some Places for Trekking in Kerala

Kerala is one of the favorite spot for all nature lovers. Why not? It has so many to offer to its tourists. Starting from boating in the tranquil dazzling backwaters, cavorting in the beautiful waterfalls, revitalizing in the hill stations or hiking in beautiful trekking trails. Truely it is GOD's own country. Let’s have a look on some of the important places in Kerala for trekking.

Munnar

One of the most famous hill stations of Kerala is Munnar and is located in one of the highest peak in South India, Anamudi Hills. With a peak as high as 2695m, with its natural terrain, it is just perfect for trekking. But before going for trekking in Anaimudi, it is essential to take permission from the department of forest. In the Munnar forest, one of the beautiful flowers that usually blooms once in 12 years is found in the Munnar forest. What can be a real treat to your eyes than trekking through extremely beautiful blue colour flowers the lining of the hills?

Agastyakoodam peak

It is historic dwelling place of the saint Agasthya and is the second highest peak in Kerala, that is located in Thiruvanthapuram. At present it is inhabited by some tribals who have detested women and therefore allow only male trekkers in that region. Once you are in top of the hill, the view is just fascinating with one side covered by Arabian sea and the other side by forest. One necessary advice for trekkers is to take adequate number of medicines as there are no medical centers in the peak.

Pythal Mala

A beautiful hill station in Munnar, which is covered with several flora and fauna. The dense forest acts like a blanket to the peak and is one of the most adventurous places for trekking. Trekking to the hill will offer beautiful views because of the plantation center of Kappimala, present at the Pythal Mala valley.

Chemmbra Peak

This peak is visible from Wayanad and contains many waterfalls. The forest department here is very nice and they offer all trekkers tents along with sleeping bags and trekking guides. Trekking to the peak is little bit difficult but after reaching top , the opportunity it gives for photography is worth for all the risk involved. The complete view of Wayanad is just incomparable and very difficult to express in words.

Chimmini

This is another perfect place for trekking with lots of greenery landscape. Thrissur district have Chimmini wildlife sanctuary and is good place for bird lovers.Trekkers can either choose to trek in the outskirts of the sanctuary or he can trek in the dense forest among the fresh flowers and leaves.

These are some of the best spots for trekking in Kerala. Kerala Bicycle Trips is one of the best companies offering various opportunities to choose from for going on a trekking, cycling in Kerala. All their services are available at affordable rates and they do not have any hidden charges.