Much of kerala's exotic appeal is centred in the highland area of the western ghats. Rising to an average height of 1520 m, the tropical forests of the ghats house rich flora and fauna. Not to speak of expansive, loamy plantations of tea, coffee, rubber and fragrant cardamom. All the hill resorts in Kerela offer the most enchanting experience of nature in all its virgin beauty.

Munnar
This hill station, located at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. It was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British government in South India. Munnar also has the highest peak in south India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
Nelliyampathy
Located at a distance of 52 kms from Palakkad, the cool hills of Nelliampathy, nestling atop the Western Ghats, offer a breathtaking view of the misty mountains and enchanting valleys interspersed with sprawling tea, coffee, cardamom and orange plantations. For a vantage view of the spectacle, one must visit Seethakundu, where a 100m high waterfall provides an added attraction.