Kerala
is more popular the world over for its beautiful
beaches, bewitching backwaters, silky sand,
sensuous sea and wilderness of the wildlife.
But there is more to Kerala than this. Far
off in the heights of the Western Ghats,
Kerala has number of hill stations less
ventured and explored. The hill stations
of Kerala are the most perfect choice if
you want to getaway from the city noises,
deadlines, stress, tension and crowd. Decorated
with meandering roads, ravishing rivulets,
splendid springs and wondrous waterfalls,
these hill stations are really different
from other popular hill stations of India.
The hill stations of Kerala are dense
in vegetation and provide natural habitat
to exotic wildlife. These beautiful hill
stations of Kerala are also the source
of the famous spices of Kerala. Spices
such as pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and
the cashew nut are grown in the plantations
on the hill stations in Kerala. The Dutch
and English colonial rulers of Kerala
introduced cash crops plantations such
as rubber and tea in the 18th and 19th
centuries, which has continued till today.
