Devikulam Hill Station - It Gives Grisp And Cool Mountain Air To Nature's Lovers

DEVIKULAM HILL STATION

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Source : Kerala Tourism

Devi kulam hill station is located 16 kms from Munnar, this gorgeous hill station symbolises nature in her pristine glory. The crisp and cool mountain air heavily laden with the fragrance of wild flowers and rare herbs is any nature lover's paradise. 

The Sita Devi Lake offers rejuvenating springs of mineral water and is also a favourite picnic spot among tourists. Besides the expansive tea plantations, a spice garden run by the district tourism promotion council nurtures a wide variety of spices. 

Traveling with a quest takes individuals on a destination worthy of being visited. And the journey becomes pious when it is made for the search of God and solace in Nature which is what one gets in a very small village - Devikulam hill station - the place with the lotus pond of Goddess.

People on vacation in world famous Munnar might not formerly aware of Devikulam as a hill station which is isolated but one glance around here and there is no doubt that the chilly in the air, greenery on the slopes, low hanging clouds over hills and the Sita Devi Lake surrounded by colors and vibrancy of Nature are to be cherished forever. Just 16 Km away from Munnar, Devikulam in Idukki district of Kerala is often a part of combined package tourists and vacationers take to come to this place.

The village is very small, thus seem crowded in summers when locals take weekend trips to get immersed in the views of Nature as she resides here. Devikulam tour has many reasons; nearness to Munnar, the prominent ones are beauty of the place, legends and mythology associated with the place that tells about Goddess Sita (Wife of Lord Rama) bathing in the lake after which it is named since then, skin-ailments treating water of the lake and numerous opportunities to explore hills through trekking and hiking. In God's Own Country, journey to all the places become a pilgrimage in their own likeness!

Munnar being in close proximity as well as great in popularity generally steals much of the show, but those who like some peace, pick home stays or hotels in Devikulam as their option for accommodation. Those who are coming directly to this hilly landscape can remain stick to the idea of going solitary lived to the perfection. However, the distance between the two is so less, it hardly takes any time commuting from one place to the other.some of the popular names of this place include- Autumn Trees, Pavitram Holiday Inn, Spring Dale Resort, Misty Buds Homestay, and others.

By Air 

Kochi International Airport is best to reach the village is flight is the preferred way of journey.

By Train 

Kottayam and Kochi 130 Km and 150 Km respectively are the nearest railway stations from where taxis or buses could be taken to reach Devikulam.

By Bus

Journey on roads from Cochin (Kochi) and Kottayam is a delight especially when the driver is experienced and efficient for the hill driving.

Papikonda National Park - It Has Rich Bio-Diversity And Densely Forested Hills

PAPIKONDA NATIONAL PARK

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PICTURE SOURCE -HANS INDIA

Papikonda National Park is located in East Godavari and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh and Khammam district of Telangana.

Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1978. Total area of the Sanctuary is about 591 km2. Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary declared as a National Park in 2008. Total area of the National Park is about 1012.86 km2.

The park lies on the left and right banks of the river Godavari and cuts through the Papikonda hill range of Eastern Ghats. The River Godavari enriches the Papikonda Park with its natural beauty.

Papikonda National Park is one of the main tourist destinations of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The park is the best place to observe nature in her pious form. The park gives the wildlife to regenerate and develop.

Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary is not only the homeland of the animals but a wide variety of plants and shrubs grow and that make the vegetation of the place rich and vibrant. The birds found in the region are both resident and migratory.

The mythological significance attached to the Park is that it was the kingdom of the apes, during the epic time of holy Ramayana. The erstwhile name of the area was Kishkinda, whose residents had helped Lord Rama to bring back Sita from Lanka.

The topography of Papikonda supports dense forested hills, deep gorges, valleys, flowing streams and ponds, where the avifaunal life can be sighted.

The sight of mighty Godavari meandering through densely Forested hills with deep gorges & valleys provides an unforgettable experience.

The vicinity of the Park extends to the Rekapalle hills in Khammam district. The floral variety of the Park is mainly Eastern Ghats vegetation. The area consists of dry deciduous tropical forests. A variety of plants and shrubs grow in the Park, adding color to the environment.

Multifarious and varied streams exhaling from the top of the hill makes the forest of Papikonda a fertile vegetative land. All these constitute to make the area into a typical ecological, facinal and geomorphological zone.

The Park lies in the River Godavari basin. The forests of the Park cut through the Papikonda hill range. The nearby cities to the Park are Khammam, Suryapet and Warangal.

Many unique species of flora and fauna is found in the park.

By Air 

Nearest airport is Visakhapatnam airport located About 100 km from the Papikonda National Park. Visakhapatnam has direct flight connectivity with Delhi, Mumbai Chennai and Hyderabad. Visakhapatnam airport is well connected by road to Papikonda National Park.

By Train

Nearest railway station is Rajahmundry railway station, lies on Chennai-Kolkata and Chennai-Delhi main line. Rajahmundry railway station is well connected by road to Papikonda National Park.

By Bus

Papikonda National Park is well connected to Major Cities and Places by road network. There are a number of government and privately operated vehicles that go to Papikonda National Park at frequent intervals.

By water 

There is only one way to reach Papikonda by boats From Rajahmundry.

Accommodation

Forest rest houses at Rajahmundry, Maredumilli and Kannapuram. The hotels available in Rajahmundry are River Bay and Anand Regency Hotel.

Important contact

Divisional Forest Officer (Wildlife Management), Rajahmundry

Phone:- 0883-2478643

Forest Range Officer, Rampachodavaram

Phone:- 08864-243705.