Wide vistas of tea, cardamom, rubber and coffee plantations interspersed with silver cascades, sculptural rocks, medows and mist-cloaked hilltops make Peerumedu an unforgettable experience. Peerumedu is a lovely hill station, an ideal retreat in the Western Ghats and a choice break for tourists en route to the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Sprawling gardens of tea, coffee, cardamom, rubber and eucalyptus lying side by side with natural grasslands, pine forests and waterfalls make this an ideal summer resort. The summer palace of Rajas of erstwhile Travancore is today an important monument here.
Exciting attractions in and around Peerumedu
Peerumedu and its surroundings are suitable for trekking, cycling and horse riding. Kuttikanam a place for adventure tourism and trekking is just 3 kms from Peerumedu.
Another attraction here is Thrissanku Hills four km away. The rolling hills, the lovely landscape and the gentle breeze make this a choice spot for long walks. The hills offer a breathtaking view of the sunrise and sunset.
Vagamon (25 km from Peerumedu)
Grass-covered hills, velvet lawns and the cool mountain air make Vagamon a perfect holiday retreat. A curious blend of religious mysticism and European legacies, this hillside village is a haven of tranquility. The chain three hills - Thangal hills, Mudugan Hill and Kurisumala - is a mark of religious harmony. The dairy farm managed by the Kurisumala monks is worth a visit
Trekking sites : Perru Hills, Kalthotti, Vagamon, Karandakapara Hills, Grampi (Paruthupara) and Memala.
Plantation visits : Tea, coffee, cardamom, rubber etc
Trips to Meloram, Nallathanni, Panchalimedu, Valanjamkanam waterfalls etc
Sahyadri Ayurvedic Centre
A well-established Ayurvedic Hospital, Sahyadri Managed by the Peerumedu Development Society in Pallikunnu, is well known for its curative and rejuvenate treatment packages. The center has well-appointed treatment and accommodation facilities, a unit for manufacturing Ayurvedic medicines and a well-maintained raw drugs museum where more than 200 verities of rare and endangered herbs are preserved. More than 400 herbs used for medicines are grown in the hospital's own garden spread over 35 acres.