The Lake of Goddess, Devikulam

‘Devi’ and ‘Kulam’ are Malayalam Language Words, which mean Goddess and Lake respectively. There is a Mythological Story behind its name and as per the same the Goddess of Sita of Ramayana had taken bath in the Waters of Lake of this Area. To link directly to this Eventful Event the Lake is called the Lake of Goddess or ‘Devikulam’ in Malayalam, the Language of Kerala. And subsequently the whole area around the Lake is called ‘Devikulam’.



Nature’s pet



Mother Nature has been magnanimous to her sparkling creation. It is cool when summer simmers and its climate is pleasant when winter makes you shiver. So it is an Ideal Escape Destination to escape from sweltering summers and quivering winters. It is blessed by the Luxuriance of Nature and the Benevolence of Creator. Richly endowed with scenic lustre, glistening springs, fragrant spices, stimulating teas, etc, it is bestowed upon with the best and the best only.



Location



It is located at an altitude of 1800 meters, 16 km southwest of. Munnar, another Ideal Hill Station.
A small creamy, dreamy, Hill Station of Idukki District it can be reached by a sharp ascent along mountainous path, 149 km from Kochi, and 132 km from Kottayam, State of Kerala, India.



Star Attractions



Its Star Attractions are Lake, Spice Plantations, Trout Fishing, Trekking, etc.



Lake



Devikulam Lake known as Sita Devi Lake is a beautiful picnic spot. Its crystal clear waters, flowering shrubs, twittering songbirds, etc, make it an ideal picnic spot. It is believed that its mineral water fountains, natural springs, etc, have curative and medicinal qualities.



Spice Plantations



Neatly trimmed row of tea shrubs, lightly tied pepper plants, pampered clove plants and cared cardamom plants stir the air with sprays of perfumes that would take away all your chronic diseases to give you a new lease of life in its heaven.



Trout fishing

It is a fabulous pastime to spend your leisure time with. Only very few areas afford you this pleasure of grandeur like Nilgiris, Devikulam, etc.

Paradise of Trekkers



It is a Paradise of Trekkers. Its lush green landscape, mountain trails, verdant woods, etc, are irresistible to adventurers. Its clean, crisp mountain air, red-blue gum trees, abundant flora, fauna, etc, attract them to go into this activity.



Best time to visit.

Climate mild throughout the year, so you can visit it any time.

How To Reach

The Nearest Airport, Kochi, 140 km

By Rail

The Nearest Railway Station, Ernakulam, 140 km

By Road

Buses ply from Madurai, Coimbatore, Munnar, etc, to Devikulam regularly.

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