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Devikulam Tourism

Devikulam is a cute hill station at an altitude of 1800 meters. This is one of the top tourist attractions in Munnar and also among the most visited Kerala hill resorts. It is one of the top attractions you must include in Munnar packages.

The name Devikulam is a combination of two words Devi from the goddess Devi and kulam meaning pond. According to legend, the goddess Sita Devi bathed in Devikulam Lake now named as Sita Devi Lake. The lake draws tourists not only because of its sacredness but also for the curative powers of its mineral waters. The lake is also idle for trout fishing. The scenic beauty, adventure sports, beliefs and religion come together to make the Sita Devi Lake a major tourist attraction in Devikulam.

The lush green open spaces and the high cliffs of Devikulam provide scope for hiking and mountaineering. There are several tea plantations in and around Devikulam that add to the charm of the hill resort. The gum trees in red and blue are the other major highlights of the natural vegetation at Devikulam. For those of the tourists to Devikulam interested in visiting the tea estates, tea plantations or the factories conducted tours are available. Power House Waterfall, Lock Heart Gap and Anayirankal Dam are the nearest attractions to Devikulam.

Prior permission from Tata Tea Regional Officer (Kanan Devan Hills Plantations - at KDHP House in Munnar) is required in order to visit the lake. There are a lot of small places where you can stay for the night. The Government owned Guest House at Devikulam ensures a comfortable stay in the midst of the misty slopes of the Western Ghats.

South India Top Attractions

South India known for its distinct culture and heritage has no doubt thousands of attractions that are great to visit and experience, while specifying all the attractions that can be done in South India may be an impossible task, so here Visit India listed Top Attractions of South India which are must for getting a real feel of this magical land. So, don't you think, why should North India have all the fun??? This time, get ready to discover the hidden treasures of fascinating state “South India”.

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