You can reach Kerala at the Nedumbasherry airport which is the nearest airport to Peermade (160 Kms). Then from there you can reach Peermade by a taxi or a local bus viaKottayam(about 80 Km), Mundakayam(About 60 Km), Peermade (20 Km). The roads to the hill rises from the planes of Malanad (Meaning Land of hills). Mundakayam is the town along the foothills of the High ranges at Peermade and is famous for Rubber Plantatios. The plantations on either side of the road morfs from Rubber and paddy at the lowlands of Kottayam and Muvatupuzha to cardamom and tea at the highlands.
Which Are the Places On The Way To Peermade?
While traveling from Mundakayam to Peermade you can see the towns and villages down the valley. At night the lighting in the settlements of the villages make the entire hills lit as if the stars has decent ed down to the Earth.
You can come to Peermade from Munnar too which is a little more than a hundred kilometer away. Peermade is 35 kilometer away (East)from the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve at Kumily (Thekkady). It is on the way to Kumily from Kottayam. Another smooth route is from Thodupuzha which is a major town of Idukki, along Moolamattom, Pullikkanam, Vagamon ( The Best Scenic Route ). Once you come here, You can stay at any hotels or Stay homes, one I prefer is the one at Kuttikanam, the Misty Mountain resorts Kuttikkanam. Most of the hotels have local guides who will accompany during your visits or while making a trek.
So the next time you plan your outing include Peermade. I promise you will feel relaxed by the sights of huge mountains, waterfalls, Lakes and more. Now Get ready.. Play your favorite Music... Start the engine.. Drive along... and your destination is Peermade.
Map of Route from Kottayam and Madurai To Peermade
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