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Ramakkalmedu
An Overview of Ramakkalmedu
The beautiful hill station of Ramakkalmedu is located in Idukki district and is on the border of the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The view from the peaks of Ramakkalmedu is absolutely heavenly. One can get an excellent aerial view of some small towns in Tamil Nadu such as Theni, Bodi, Cumbum, Thevaram etc. This is one of the windiest places in the country. Wind keeps blowing continuously at a pace of around 35km per hour which is one of the major reasons as to why this place is a huge tourist destination today. The vast green expanses surrounding the hills, the chilly peaks and the cool wind that blows across one’s faces are reasons enough for making Ramakkalmedu one of the top tourist spots not only in Idukki, but also in Kerala. This is only the second district in Kerala to have a windmill installed in its premises. This windmill operates at a capacity of 12.5MW. Grass and bamboo trees dominate the forest lands of this place.
History of this place
Rama denotes Lord Ram, Kal means leg and Medu means place. In short, Ramakkalmedu is considered to be the place where Lord Ram had set foot, when He was looking for Ravana’s whereabouts. This is the belief that is in practice even today by the local inhabitants here. This very fact explains the rich history and the religious sentiments that are attached to this place. There is also a statue each for Kuravan and Kurathi (tribal man and woman) thereby proving that this place was in existence even during the Sangam period, one of the ancient golden eras of Tamil Nadu.
Geographical location
Ramakkalmedu is located in the Idukki district on the route connecting Munnar with Thekkady, which is about 15km distant from Nedumkandam. It is inclined 9.47 degrees towards the North and 77.14 degrees towards the East. This place stands tall at 3500 feet from sea level.
How to reach and local transport
Air – Madurai Airport, at a distance of 140km, is the closest to Ramakkalmedu.
Rail – Changanassery railway station, at a distance of 93km, is the closest to Ramakkalmedu.
Road – There are lots of buses operated by the Tamil Nadu and Kerala State Transport Departments and other private operators that connect Ramakkalmedu with important cities like Madurai, Theni, Coimbatore, Munnar, Palakkad, Thrissur, Kottayam, Kochi and many more.
Local transport – Ramakkalmedu is a small and beautiful hill station that is best explored on foot.
Tourist attractions and things to do
The wind mills attract lots of tourists to this place. This place was so beautiful that it managed to impress the famous Hollywood actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, who mentioned this place as “paradise on earth”. The winds are so powerful here that tourists feel that they are about to get carried away by the winds. The statues of Kuravan and Kurathi are good sights near Ramakkalmedu. The rabbit farms and the spice plantations too are enjoyed by the travellers. Tourists who visit this place can make full use of the wind and indulge in paragliding activities.
Famous restaurants, places to stay and local cuisine
The Wind Haven Resort is the most beautiful resort in Ramakkalmedu. Most of the tourists who visit this hill station stay here. The Punarjani Ayurvedic Resort is another budget accommodation in Ramakkalmedu that offers excellent services to its guests. These two resorts have great in-house restaurants that offer some lip-smacking sea food, other non-vegetarian and vegetarian food. Sea food like fish and crab are the local delicacies here.
STD, PIN code and Emergency Contact Numbers
The STD Code of Ramakkalmedu is 04868 and the PIN code is 685552. The emergency contact numbers that can be useful here are Police (100), Fire (101), Ambulance (103) and Disaster Management (1077).
Banks, Hospitals and Tourist Office
Banks
Pattom Colony Service Co-operative Bank,
Ramakkalmedu, Idukki district – 685552
Hospitals
1 - Tata General Hospital,
Idukki district - 685552
Ph: 04865 230270
2 - Arun Hospital,
Idukki district – 685552
Ph: 04865 230410
Tourist Office
Information centre for District Tourism, Tourism Department,
Thekkady Junction, Kumily, Idukki District, Ph: 04869 222620