A beautiful hill station and a hamlet in Idukki district in the state of Kerala, Ramakkalmedu is a historic place known for housing the statues of Kurathi and monument of Kuravar. Both the statue and the monument depict the Sangam period and Sangam landscape of Kerala and Tamilnadu. Ramakkalmedu tourism offers a panoramic view of the villages and town of Tamilnadu.
The hills appear like they are rolling and are beautifully clad in green color carpet. The freshness of the mountain air makes the place refreshingly beautiful. Ramakkalmedu tourism makes for a beautiful place to retreat to for a quick getaway.
For honeymooners seeking an economical trip or serene and tranquil trip- Ramakkalmedu tourism makes for a perfect destination to spend a weekend away from the maddening city life of both Kerala and Tamilnadu. The hilltop of Ramakkalmedu offers a beautiful view of the surrounding regions of Tamilnadu. The towns of Tamilnadu- Cumbum, Theni, Kombe, Thevaram, Uthamaplayama and more places appear very beautiful from Ramakkalmedu hilltop.
The views of these towns appear picturesque even during dusk. The lit town looks magnificent appearing like extremely beautiful. Ramakkalmedu means “lands of Rama’s stone”. The hilltop is known as the land where Rama stepped his foot. According to myth that traditionalists believe in is that the tip of Ramakkalmedu was where Hindu mythological god Rama stepped his feet in search of Ravan the evil abductor of Goddess Sita, Lord Rama’s wife.
Ramakalmedu tourism – Eco system
Ramakklamedu stands at a height of 3500 feet and is surrounded by grassland making its eco system extremely fresh and green. The grassland makes its ecosystem very similar to the Shola forest kind of eco-system and it has a vast and lacy spread of bamboo forests. The constantly blowing wind makes Ramakkalmedu a unique place to be at. The wind blows at a speed of 35 kilometer per hour. The windy nature of the place is not seasonal. The windy charm of Ramakkalmedu remains constant throughout the year despite weather changes. Hence you can expect and be prepared to visit a very windy Ramakkalmedu even during summer seasons and be extra prepared during monsoon season.
Ramakkalmedu is Asia’s largest wind blowing area and it has all the potential to be an extremely prominent place to be a hotspot tourist destination. Ramakkalmedu certainly lacks on the basic facility arrangements to make it a comfortably accessible place but despite the shortcomings Ramakkalmedu tourism offers all the key ingredients to be an ideal tourist destination.
For those seeking to visit a place with lot of mysticism and lesser human population Ramakkalmedu certainly is a place to visit. It will come as a surprise to many to learn that niche Hollywood actor paid a visit to Rammakkalmedu and stated “if there is a paradise on earth, it is here”.