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Devikulam Introduction
Taking a tour to Devikulam means to live an experience that you will like to remember once and gain. Literally meaning "the pond or lake of the Devi", Devikulam is a small hill resort in the state of Kerala where the possibility of getting mesmerized by its sheer scenic grandeur is a rule rather than an exception. Legend has it that Sita of the Ramayana fame came here and bathed in the waters of the lake in Devikulam.
Location
Located an altitude of 1800 m above sea level, the hill resort of Devikulam is 16 km southwest of Munnar in the state of Kerala. 
Devikulam Sight Seeing
Foremost among the sightseeing attractions in the hill resort of Devikulam is the beautiful Sita Devi Lake with a backdrop of verdant hills. Named after Sita who once came here to take a bath in its water, the lake attracts tourists for its sacredness as well as its curative properties thanks to its mineral water. The lake also offers trout fishing resulting in the gathering of adventure seekers.
Devikulam is a nature lovers' paradise. Mother Nature has been generous to this scintillating hill station in South India. Not far away from the lake is the spectacular Pallivasal Waterfalls that is frequented by the picnickers for the sheer manifestation of nature in its various ways. Tea plantations carried out in and around Devikulam in a large number is an added feather to the hill resort. The natural vegetation of the hill resort comprises the gum trees in red and blue. India profile arranges tour to the tea plantation area.
Devikulam Sites Near By
Apart from being a top tourist destination itself, Devikulam serves the base from where you can make some exciting excursion.
Located at a distance of 50 km from Devikulam is the famous Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is the natural habitat for a number of species like elephants, sambars, leopards, and gaurs. You can also spot the highly endangered species of the Grizzled Giant Squirrel and the Star Tortoise. The watchtower is the idyllic place, which commands the incredible view of the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. Another highlight of the sanctuary is the Thoovanam Falls on the river Chinnar.
Visitors can also make excursion to the Mattupetty Lake, which is nestled in the tea estates. You can have a marvelous view of the mist-layered hills. 
Devikulam - Best time to visit
The climate of the hill resort of Devikulam is mild throughout the year. SO you can take t a tour to the Devikulam anytime.
Devikulam - How to Reach
In order to reach Devikulam, you will have to climb a steep mountain track. The ascent to Devikulam from Kochi and Kottayam is of 149 km and 132 km and takes 4 and ½ hours 4 hrs respectively.
Accommodation
You can stay at the Guest House run by the Government which offers all the facilities suited to the requirements of a modern day tourists.
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