Devikulam Travel Essentials
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"A lake in which Goddess Sita bathed"
Devikulam Tourism
A lake with a legend of its own, greenest sceneries, waterfalls and tea plantations are what offer its charm to Devikulam, a hill station in Kerala. This quaint little hill-station located at an altitude 1800 m above sea level is best known for its mythical Sita Devi Lake, rolling hills, waterfalls and its innumerable tea and spice plantations.
The Sita Devi Lake which offers prime attraction to the area is said to have been bathed in by Goddess Sita and hence assumes immense religious importance. Other than the lush green surroundings and breath taking views, the Palivasal Waterfalls, Thoovanam falls and the tea plantations are places to visit.
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Things to do in Devikulam
1. Devi Lake
Devi lake is a beautiful water body with a legend attached to it. It is believed that Sita, wife of Lord Rama, bathed in this thermal water spring, transforming it into a pilgrimage centre.
2. Pallivasal Falls
A picturesque waterfall in the heartland of lush rolling hills, Pallivasal Falls serves as an ideal picnic spot.
3. Thoovanam Falls
As river Chinnar jumps off the altitude at Thoovanam, Thoovanam Falls makes itself visible from the Chinnar wildlife sanctuary. The sight is so gorgeous that it will leave you spellbound.
4. Tea & Spice Plantations
In addition to its tea and spice gardens, Devikulum is a nature lover''s delight for its exotic and rare species of plants & flowers.
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The Slice of Heaven amidst Velvety Hillocks
Concealed 9 km away from the resort town of Munnar, Devikulam is a small picturesque town surrounded by astounding views of Pallivasal Waterfalls and Sita Devi Lake. As per the folklore, Goddess Sita once bathed in the Devikulam lake and hence the destination is named after her. The beautiful Sita Devi Lake is famous for its mineral water highly acclaimed for treating skin ailments and its circumcised ecstatic view of nature. Trekking, hiking, rock climbing, and fishing are few of the adventure activities that are main magnetic gambol of this quaint destination. Apart from this, Devikulam is a religious retreat for all the pilgrims serving them with beautifully engraved Mariamman Temple, Mangalam Devi Temple, and Ayyanar Temple. The destination also takes pride in cultivating art in the form of sand painting using rice powder renownedly known as "Kolam" in Devikulam.
Restaurants and Local Food in Devikulam
Devikulam is a place where one can relish the local Malayalee cuisine which is easily available. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preparaations are abundant. Besides, local grocery stores will also offer local biscuits, cakes, chips etc. Alcohol is easily available. Try local varities of snacks such as banana chips, jackfruit chips, kozhallappam, param-puri etc.; readily available in these stores.
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Suggested Itinerary for Devikulam
Day 1: Arrive in Devikulam and start your tour with visiting the famed Sita Devi Lake where Goddess Sita once bathed. The lake is famous for its piousness as well as curable powers of its mineral water for treating skin ailments. You can go trout fishing at this lake as well. Head to the Mangalam Devi Temple located 15 km from Thekkady located 1337 meter above the sea level on a hillock of the town. Tour the temple and indulge in some spiritual tranquillity in search of divinity and Solace of Nature.
Day 2: Head to visit the Mattupetty Lake along with Kundala Lake to have some wholesome experience of speed boating, peddling and slower watercrafts. You can later head to the tea gardens located near the Anayirankal Lake surrounded by the lush green dense vegetation and forest. You can trek and hike here to activate your inner soul of adventure enthusiast.
Day 3: Head to the famed Chinnnar Wildlife sanctuary and find solace in the Natural walk in amidst the dense forest and exotic flora and fauna. In the evening you may want to spectate the majestic and magnificent Thoovanam Waterfall fed by River Pambar, where many birds and animals come to find their respite.
Day 2: Head to visit the Mattupetty Lake along with Kundala Lake to have some wholesome experience of speed boating, peddling and slower watercrafts. You can later head to the tea gardens located near the Anayirankal Lake surrounded by the lush green dense vegetation and forest. You can trek and hike here to activate your inner soul of adventure enthusiast.
Day 3: Head to the famed Chinnnar Wildlife sanctuary and find solace in the Natural walk in amidst the dense forest and exotic flora and fauna. In the evening you may want to spectate the majestic and magnificent Thoovanam Waterfall fed by River Pambar, where many birds and animals come to find their respite.
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How to Reach Devikulam
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The prominent way of reaching Devikulam is via train. Alternatively, frequent bus services, as well as the self-driving option to Devikulam, is also available, yet the journey is a little uncomfortable since the roads are built on steep slopes and are curvacious. The nearest railway station is in Kottayam tucked 149 km away from the district. The closest airport is in Cochin which is about 150 km away. Taxis and Buses are easily available from Cochin to Devikulam.
How to reach Devikulam by flight
Cochin International Airport is the nearest Airport located at a distance of 150 km away from Devikulam. The local carriers like Air India, Jet Airways, Indigo, Spicejet, Vistara, and others have direct flights available from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai. On reaching the airport you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Devikulam, which will take you around 3 hours to reach your destination.
How to reach Devikulam by road
Devikulam has a vast number of buses running from Kochi and Kottayam on a frequent basis. It is the most economical way to reach Devikulam, yet the journey can be a little uneasy because of the steep slopes that build the destination. Self-driving to Devikulam is also a suitable option. However, one needs to put his undivided attention on the driveway. The recourse of cabs and taxis from nearby cities are also available.
How to reach Devikulam by train
The nearest railway station Devikulam is Kochi and Kottayam located at a convenient distance of 149 km and 132 km respectively. One can board a train from all the prominent cities across India and travel to Kochi or Kottayam, and once you disembark at any of these stations, one can take a cab or bus to Devikulam and travel to the destination in no time.
Local transport in Devikulam
Local taxis or car rentals are the best way to travel the expansive distances.
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What is famous about Devikulam?
Velvet Lawns. Cool Mountains. Mineral Lake. Picturesque Surroundings. Exotic Flora and Fauna. Picnic Spot. Trekking and Hiking.
What is not so good about Devikulam?
Might get crowded in summers, when locals take weekend trips to Munnar and Devikulam.
Who should visit Devikulam?
Ideal for group travellers, friends, family getaways and couples for picnics. Perfect location for adventure enthusiasts, photo fanatics, history buffs, pilgrims and also for individuals who enjoy fishing.
What is the best time to visit Devikulam?
Devikulam is considered as a retreat resort for weekend getaways. The climatic conditions are mildly warm and pleasant all year round, thus making the destination a year-round tourist destination. The summers are warm with a maximum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius while winters are maximum of 10 degrees and the minimum of 0 degrees Celsius. The destination receives a substantial amount of rainfall throughout the year making Devikulam a cool place to travel around the year.
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What is the local food in Devikulam?
Devikulam is a place where one can relish the local Malayalee cuisine which is easily available. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preparaations are abundant. Besides, local grocery stores will also offer local biscuits, cakes, chips etc. Alcohol is easily available. Try local varities of snacks such as banana chips, jackfruit chips, kozhallappam, param-puri etc.; readily available in these stores.
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What is the best way to reach Devikulam?
The prominent way of reaching Devikulam is via train. Alternatively, frequent bus services, as well as the self-driving option to Devikulam, is also available, yet the journey is a little uncomfortable since the roads are built on steep slopes and are curvacious. The nearest railway station is in Kottayam tucked 149 km away from the district. The closest airport is in Cochin which is about 150 km away. Taxis and Buses are easily available from Cochin to Devikulam.
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What are the places near Devikulam?
The top places near to Devikulam are Munnar which is 11 km from Devikulam, Kodaikanal which is located 44 km from Devikulam, Idukki which is located 30 km from Devikulam, Anaimalai hills which is located 34 km from Devikulam, Kolukkumalai which is located 10 km from Devikulam
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Shreyas Kapoor
6 years ago
- Carry warm woolens for winters. Also, carry umbrellas for the occasional downpour. Do make sure that you buy some spiced tea from stalls dotting the plantations.