Vattavada<\/p><\/div>\n

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What is so special about this hill town? How it is different from the more popular Munnar hill station?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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• Minus temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Do you know that Vattavada records minus temperature in the winter season? You can never experience a sub-zero temperature in Munnar.<\/p>\n

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  • Altitude<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Vattavada hill village starts from 4700 feet and reaches a maximum of 8800 feet!<\/p>\n

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    • Less crowded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      If you reach the hills from Munnar, you will notice the distinct lack of crowd and pollution when compared to Munnar.<\/p>\n

      There are very few staying options in Vattavada and hence, not many holidaymakers are camping at the hills.<\/p>\n

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      • More sightseeing places near it because of its convenient location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Tourist Attractions around Vattavada<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

        There are several tourist attractions around it that include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Amaravati reserve forest<\/li>\n
        • Kurinjimala Sanctuary<\/li>\n
        • Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li>\n
        • Anamudi Sholas<\/li>\n
        • Manjampatti Valley<\/li>\n
        • Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li>\n
        • Pampadum Sholas<\/li>\n
        • Eravikulam National Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Imagine staying in this hill station with a car at your disposal. You will enjoy a trip of your life on the peaceful western ghats, eat healthy food, enjoy the weather, and spot beautiful birds in the shoals.<\/p>\n

          What is special in Vattavada?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

          Vattavada is a big vegetable and fruit market and it caters to the majority of Kerala\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

          All the hill fruits such as apples, strawberries, oranges, blackberries, plums, peaches, cherries, and passion fruits are widely cultivated on the hilly slopes of it.<\/p>\n

          What you should not miss seeing here?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          We have all have heard about sandalwood trees but not yet seen one in our life-right? When you visit this hill village, find time to go to Marayur.<\/p>\n

          The distance is just 20 km. You will able to make a trip to the sandalwood forests.<\/p>\n

          

          Marayur Sandal Reserve<\/p><\/div>\n

          Go trekking in Kannan Devan Hills<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

          Vattavada\u2019s location in a valley that is surrounded by scalable Kannan Devan Hills means you can go trekking even without a guide.<\/p>\n

          Quite a few trekking trails lead you to<\/p>\n

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          • Top Station<\/li>\n
          • Kanthaloor<\/li>\n
          • Mattupetty<\/li>\n
          • Kodaikanal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Stay in a camp<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

            If you are adventurous, you can opt to stay in a camp pitched right on the edge of so many shoals. Eat a simple dinner provided by the tribes and listen to nocturnal sounds of the western ghats.<\/p>\n

            Hotels in The Hill Village<\/span>
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            You will find hotels and resorts in Vattavada but don\u2019t expect any 5-star luxuries and amenities. The accommodations will serve your basic needs adequately.<\/p>\n

            Alternatively, you can stay in either in Munnar or in Kanthaloor (7 km away).<\/p>\n

            Food in Vattavada<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

            Food is not a problem in here or Munnar. If you can manage with Malabar cuisine, then, you won\u2019t starve.<\/p>\n

            What can you buy ?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

            Buy Kannan Devan Tea, the locally cultivated tea leaves and dust. In addition, don\u2019t forget to buy seasonal fruits and spices that include cloves and cardamom.<\/p>\n

            That\u2019s it about traveling to Vattavada, a village on the western ghats, Kerala.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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