Devikulam, Munnar - Best Season to Visit, Weather, Things to Do
#8 of 52 Places to Visit in Munnar
Distance (From Munnar KSRTC Bus Station): 18 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2 Hours
Transportation Options: Bus / Cab
Travel Tips: Devikulam Lake is about 9 km from the village and 2 km from Power House Waterfalls.
At a distance of 18 km from Munnar, Devikulam is a cute hill station in Idukki district. At an altitude of 1800 m, it is one of the less explored hill stations in Kerala.
The name Devikulam is a combination of two words Devi from the goddess Devi and kulam meaning pond. According to legend, the goddess Sita Devi bathed in Devikulam Lake now named Sita Devi Lake. The lake draws tourists not only because of its sacredness but also for the curative powers of its mineral waters. The lake is also idle for trout fishing. The scenic beauty, adventure sports, beliefs, and religion come together to make Sita Devi Lake a major tourist attraction in Devikulam.
The lush green open spaces and the high cliffs of Devikulam provide scope for hiking and mountaineering. There are several tea plantations in and around Devikulam that add to the charm of the hill resort. The gum trees in red and blue are the other major highlights of the natural vegetation at Devikulam, considered one of the must-visit tourist places in Munnar. PowerHouse Waterfall, Lock Heart Gap, and Anayirankal Dam are the nearest attractions to Devikulam.
Prior permission from Tata Tea Regional Officer (Kanan Devan Hills Plantations - at KDHP House in Munnar) is required to visit the lake. There are several accommodation options available in & around Devikulam.
Devikulam can be visited any time of the year due to its pleasant climate.
