Rolling green hills and the fresh mountain air make
Ramakalmedu and enchanting retreat. The hilltop also offers a panoramic view of the picturesque villages of Bodi and Cumbum on the eastern slope of the Western Ghats. Distance 45 km from Idukki, 40 km from Thekkady and 75 km from Munnar. Bus timings: 09.30 a.m. Munnar, 10.30 a.m. Kottayam, 09.30 a.m. Ernakulam.
The hilltop offers a panoramic view of the picturesque villages of Bodi and Cumbum on the eastern slope of the Western Ghats . Rolling green hills and the fresh mountain air make Ramakalmedu and enchanting retreat. Distance is 16 km from Nedumkandam, Thekkady-Munnar Road , 45 km from Idukki, 40 km from Thekkady and 75 km from Munnar.
The name itself suggests the beauty of this homestay. Like the natures rainbow the sight of this home away from home make the heart leap. This is one with modern facilities in Kumily. Nestled near Kerala’s finest wild life sanctuary this resort offers a homely stay. It is away from the crowded Kumily town and here you can enjoy the real beauty of Thekkady.
Right next to the spice plantations of Kerala, is an area noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty. The area spreads across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq. km are thick evergreen forests. In this forest are elephants, tigers, and a number of other animals. Free, untamed, wild, raw and active. Elephants are the star attraction of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. They come in herds without getting alarmed by the distant whirr of the motorboat full of curious tourists. They splash, frolic and spray on to their thick gray skin and they disappear in the woods. Moments like this and many more stay with you when you leave Thekkady, Periyar, and Kumily.
Periyar Lake was formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar stream. This makes Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary being the only sanctuary in India where you can uniquely experience wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake.
Thekkady and its nearby areas make for a good family holiday in Kerala. There are wildlife tours, spice plantation walks, trekking, boat rides and a host of other things to keep both the children and adults engaged in Thekkady.