Top Five Trekking Destinations in Kerala

As it's our first blog, a few lines about our company. Grace Travel Mart is a travel agency based in Kerala. We have Kerala tour packages that cover the best places in Kerala. Kerala is a place that has many lush green landscapes. These landscapes have many mountain ranges. These mountain ranges have attracted trekkers from all over the world. We, at Grace Travel Mart have compiled a list of some of the best trekking spots in Kerala.   

Agasthyakoodam Peak

Agasthyakoodam peak stands at a height of 1868 metres above sea level. You can only access this peak by foot. The Agasthyakoodam Peak is a haven for avid trekkers as it is the second largest peak in Kerala. According to the local legends, this peak was once a home to the Saint Agasthya; because of this, women aren’t allowed to enter the peak. The peak is a storehouse for many Ayurvedic medicinal plants. The air is therapeutic and you will feel refreshed right away.

What you can do here: Marvel at the scenery, take photos, and learn about the medicinal herbs

Distance from the nearest town: 35.5 kilometres from Trivandrum

Best time to Visit: December to April

Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport

Rajamalai

Rajamalai quaint hill station lies close to the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar. Visitors can trek only in the tourist-defined area. You can also take safari and trekking tours inside the Eravikulam National Park. You could take the safari tour by boarding a bus. You can pay the entry fee at the entry point, which lies close to the Munnar-Udumalpet main road.

What you can do here: Wildlife Safari Tours, Trekking

Distance from the nearest town: 10.6 kilometres from Munnar

Best time to Visit: March to June, October to December

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport

Anamudi Peak

Anamudi is another Trekker’s paradise that lies in Eravikulam National Park. It is the second highest point in India and it stands at a dizzying height of 2695 metres. You could trek through the Anamudi peak by passing through many hills, valleys, tea estates, spice plantations, and wildlife. While trekking you could enjoy the sight of the Vaigai, the Thamirabarani, and the Periyar River flowing into the Arabian Sea. On the peak, you will pass by many Asian elephants, Gaurs, and Nilgiri Tahrs. If you come at the right time, you can get to see the hillside filled with the bloom of the Neelakurinji. The Neelakurinji blooms only once in 12 years. You would have to take prior permission from the Eravikulam National Park Authorities before you go trekking.

What you can do here: Enjoy the scenic beauty, wildlife, and trekking

Distance from nearest town: 10.8 kilometres from Munnar

Best time to visit: November to May

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport

Dhoni Hills

These hills have forests that are a haven for nature lovers. It lies close to the beautiful Malampuzha Reservoir. It is a wonderful place for trekking. If you travel, about 3 kilometres away from the Dhoni hills you can get to see the Azhakampara waterfall. You can even trek to see this waterfall. You just have to trek 4 kilometres from the bottom of the hills. This trekking experience will help you to get into the very soul of the Western Ghats. It has many wildlife. Trekkers can see leopards, sloth bears, Nilgiri langur, and other rare mammals. You can even get to see many bird species like the Malabar whistling thrush, Asian fairy blue birds and the bee-eaters. Before you go trekking you have to get prior permission from the Forest Range Officer at Olavakkode.  

What you can do here: Enjoy the natural beauty; see the wildlife, and trekking

Distance from nearest town: 10.4 kilometres from Palakkad

Best time to Visit: May to November

Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport

Ponmudi

This quaint little hill station lies in Thiruvananthapuram. It has an altitude of about 1000 metres. This is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Kerala. Ponmudi is a part of the Western Ghats and it lies parallel to the Arabian Sea. It has a wide variety of wildlife. This place is also famous for people who are seeking Ayurvedic treatments. It also houses the broad-tailed grass birds, a threatened species of birds. Ponmudi acts as a base for several trekking and hiking trails. The trekking trail starts from the Kallar River Bridge and it proceeds upstream along the banks of the Kallar River and finally ends at the Meenmutty Waterfalls. The entry fee has to be paid at the entry point. It even has government accommodation for the tourists.

What you can do here: Visit the Ponmudi Waterfalls, Deer Park, and the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

Distance from nearest town: 55.1 kilometres from Trivandrum

Best time to Visit: October to March

Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport

Thus, you can get the best Kerala Tourism experience with Grace Travel Mart. We always intend to give our customers the most memorable travel experience.