Fast Facts
District : Idukki
Distance : 143 kms from Kochi district
Attractions : Sita Devi Lake, Chinar Wildlife
Best Time to Visit : September to May
Location
Devikulam
is a small town that lies to the south west of Munnar in the Idukki
district. Devikulam is situated about 16 kms from Munnar. The place is
provided as a small hill station in the southern state of India, that is
Kerala.
Introducing Devikulam Hill Station
The beautiful hill resort is known for its natural beauty. Devikulam is
gifted with beautiful lawns, rich flora and fauna, some adventurous mountain
treks and a popular mineral water lake. Affluent forests, tea plantations
and a clean atmosphere, far from city hustle and bustle makes it an ideal
health resort.
Devikulam has been named after a lake; the word Devikulam means a lake or a
pond of the Devi, the Devi referred being Goddess Sita. Legend has it that
Goddess Sita once bathed in the waters of this lake. The lake water is
believed to have great healing power. It also supports trout fishes which
makes angling a great amusement here. The weather remains pleasant through
out the year.
Attractions in and around Devikulam
Sita Devi Lake : The mineral water lake that spurts its
water over the rolling hills is a wonderful picnic spot. The lake has been
named after Goddess Sita and is believed to have curative powers. The lake
forms one of the many sacred sites for Hindu pilgrims, in Kerala.
Tea Plantations : The tree plantations that are spread in
and around Devikulam further define the beauty and that too in its own
terms. The tea estates is a common feature of the hills of Devikulam.
Chinar Wildlife Sanctuary : the wildlife sanctuary,
although some 50 kms from Devikulam is a good place and worth a drive from
Devikulam. The sanctuary features many wild species including elephants,
leopards, sambars, gaurs, etc.
Munnar :
Munnar is a popular hill station in Kerala that lies in vicinity of
Devikulam. The place like Devikulam presents lush forests, tea plantation
and quality bred live stock.
Stay at Devikulam
Provided at Devikulam is a Guest House that is run by the state tourism
department. The guest house makes up for a nice stay and caters well to the
needs of the tourists.
Reaching Devikulam
There are a number of facilities available for the nearby hill station
Munnar and Devikulam most of the times relies on them. There is a bus
station located some 18 kms that provides long distance travel. The nearest
railway station is at Kottayam, about 135 kms from Devikulam.
