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Cochin
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Resort
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September - Mar
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Sedan
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,Breakfast
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4633ft
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couple tour/Group Tour
Overview
A hamlet, Suryanelli is also the point of departure for guests seeking to explore the mountains and forests in the area, part of a very fragile eco -system with numerous rivulets and streams flowing through reserve forests. The forests are home to the endangered Niligiri Tahr, Tigers, Asian Elephants, Giant Squirrels, besides a fascinating variety of bird species, both, endemic and migratory.
A scenic village located in the Idukki district, Suryanelli is known for its natural beauty, wildlife, and trekking trails. The area is home to the famous Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, which is known for producing some of the best tea in the world.
One continues, ascending to where the western ghat mountains form an escarpment that descends into the plains below. Packs of cloud and mist float past through the day accompanied by a gentle breeze that can transform into wind that takes on a formidable force.