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Sita Devi Lake
Devikulam boasts of a breathtakingly beautiful
Sita Devi Lake veiled in the hills. As the
name indicates the lake is associated with
goddess Sita. Tourists flock to the Lake
owing to the splendid surroundings, many
believe in the curative powers of the mineral
water of the lake. It is believed that goddess
Sita had bathed in the waters of this lake
making it sacred for the pilgrims that visit
Devikulam.
Adventure Seekers
Heavan
Even the adventure seekers throng the waters
of the Sita Devi Lake, as they are ideal
for trout fishing. The scenic beauty, adventure
sports, beliefs and religion come together
to make the Sita Devi Lake a major tourist
attraction in Devikulam. Prior permission
from Tata Tea is required in order to visit
the lake or catch the fresh water fish.
A perfect Picnic
Spot
The nature lovers can experience Heaven
on earth at Devikulam with the wild flowers
and rare herbs that grow in bounty on the
Devikulam Hills. In close proximity to the
Devikulam Lake is the Pallivasal Waterfalls
that make excellent site for picnics owing
to the beauty of nature in the spectacular
sights, sounds and smells in the surroundings.
Tea Plantations
There are several tea plantations in and
around Devikulam that add to the charm of
the hill resort. The gum trees in red and
blue are the other major highlights of the
natural vegetation at Devikulam. For those
of the tourists to Devikulam interested
in visiting the tea estates, tea plantations
or the factories conducted tours are available.
Chinnar Wildlife
Sanctuary
Chinnar Wildlife SanctuaryThere is the famous
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary at a distance
of 50 km from Devikulam. In the sanctuary
you may spot the Elephants, leopards, gaurs,
sambars besides the highly endangered species
of the Grizzled Giant Squirrel and the Star
Tortoise. You may even climb up the watchtower
and enjoy the wondrous vistas of the Chinnar
Wildlife Sanctuary. The Thoovanam Falls
on the river Chinnar are the other must
checkout in the sanctuary.
Wrapped in the tea estates
is the Mattupetty. The views of the mist
clad mountains and the hillocks from the
Mattupetty Lake are breathtakingly beautiful.
The rains add to the charm or the already
captivating Mattupetty Lake. |