Peermade
Peermade, also spelt Peerumedu is a hill station in the state of Kerala, India. It lies 915 metres (3,002 ft) above sea level in the Western Ghats (Sahyadri) about 85 kilometres (53 mi) east of Kottayam on the way to Thekkady through the nearby city of Kanjirappally. The landscape of Peermade includes spectacular waterfalls, open grass lands and pine forests. Predominantly it is classified as Malanad with an elevation ranging from 3,000 ft (910 m) from the mean sea level.
The area is extremely fertile and until recently featured lush plantations of coffee, tea, cardamon, and coconut. With a long history of spice growing, the focus is now on the production of organic black pepper, white pepper, ginger and turmeric. At a 2006 show, spice growers from Peermade displayed samples of organically grown spices including cardamom, black pepper, white pepper, nutmeg, mace, cloves, turmeric, ginger, vanilla beans, vanilla powder and herbs such as oregano, sage, thyme and rosemary. Oils of thyme and rosemary were also displayed.
Peermade assembly constituency is part of Idukki (Lok Sabha constituency).
Peermade was once the summer retreat of the Maharajas of Travancore. During those periods these regions were quite inaccessible, covered by dense forests and was inhabited by certain tribes like 'Malappandarams' and 'Malayarans'. The archaeological excavations points out that there was an ancient Neolithic culture flourished in the high-ranges which wasn't written or recorded. But the findings of cultural remnants from the hill tracks near Kumily and Vandiperiyar provides some factual evidences of the existence of a rich culture.
Peermade was the highest elevation on the mountain route that once connected the Travancore with Madurai in ancient Tamilakam. The mountain barriers created by the ghats separated these two regions. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the largest wildlife reserves in India, is 43 kilometres (27 mi) away. It has herds of elephants and other wildlife as well as lakes. The name is sometimes related to the Sufi saint, 'Peer Mohammed', as "hill of the Peer"
Malamanda the Mountain Camp, Kuttikkanam
Malamanda, the mountain camp is a speciality camp ground which is the first of its kind in the misty and lush green landscape of Kuttikkanam Ashley Hills in Idukki district of Kerala, India. Concerned collective for nature with camp space and eco trails at an altitude of 4000 ft. above the sea level in the Western Ghats in Kuttikkanam, Kerala. Malamanda, the mountain camp is one of the best places for Camping, Trekking, Eco Trails, Bird Watching, Off road safari, Sunset Trekking, Camp fire, Tent Camping, Sunrise Trekking etc.
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