Play with Breeze at Ramakkalmedu

Ramakkalmedu is the cradle of the wind, the winds, which turns everything upside down. Ramakkalmedu is a hill station and a hamlet. The win...

Ramakkalmedu is the cradle of the wind, the winds, which turns everything upside down. Ramakkalmedu is a hill station and a hamlet. The wind gusts into the hills and recorded as maximum in Asia. Wind blows at a speed around 35 km per hour at Ramakkalmedu throughout the year irrespective of the season and time. The hilltop also offers a panoramic view of Tamil Nadu towns of Cumbum, Theni, Kombe, Thevaram, Uthamapalayam, Bodinaykannor and Vaiga.

MAIN FEATURES

• One and Only Wind farm in Idukki.
• The Land of Wind.
• Excellent view of Tamil Nadu.
• Great statue of Kuruvan & Kuruthy.
• Amakkallu
• Vilikelkkappara
• Natural Caves
• Biofarms
• Statue of Kuruvan & Kuruthi located at the top of one of the Ramakkalmramakkalmeduedu hills is one of the major tourist site in Ramakkalmedu.
• Studies have shown that Ramakkalmedu is the most suitable place for setting up the farm, as the area is blessed with uninterrupted and high velocity wind during the season. Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan inaugurated the first wind farm in Idukki, set up at Ramakkalmedu with private participation, at a function to be held in Thookkupalam on 27th April 2008. Seven wind farm units have started supply of power to the KSEB's Kallar sub-station.
• The main feature of this hill is that, tourists can reach there by foot or by vehicle. Parking area is also available there. Vehicles are not allowed to enter in to the statue compound. From this site, we can see the Ramakkalmedu Wind Energy Farm.
• The wind farm was set up after a survey of the wind path and its velocity. With more power units to come up in the area, the total power generated will be marginally increased. All the units have started supplying power to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) Kallar sub-station, 17 km away from the installed area.

The history says that that lord 'Sree Rama', had set his foot on this rock and hence got the name as Rama-Kal-Medu (Meaning: Rama's foot imprints). Another story says that Lord Rama kept his feet at the tip of Ramakkalmedu to search Ravana the King of Lanka who abducted Rama's wife Sita.

Tourists were seen surrounded the statue of Kuruvan and Kuruthi located at the top of one of the Ramakkalmedu hills, which is one of the major tourist site here. There is wind farm in Kuruvikknam, as the area is blessed with uninterrupted and high-speed wind.

Ramakkalmedu is a border tourist spot and hill station in Karunapuram panchayath, 15 km east to Nedumkandam, in Thekkady Munnar road.

Location
By road: 36 km north to Kumili (40 km from Thekkady via Puliyanmala and Tukkupalam. Kattappana 20 km, Munnar 70 km. Buses and taxis are available from Kumily, Kattappana and Nedumkandam. You can reach Ramakkalmedu from Kumili via Chellarkovil by a taxi. You can go to Cumbum , in Tamilnadu via Cubummedu.

How to get Here

By rail: Changanacherry 90 km, Kottayam 150 
By Air: Madurai 145 km, Ernakulam 185 km

Contact
Std code: 04868.Karunapuram Grama panchayath office 236207, Nedumkandam circle inspector office 233260.Altitude
3560 ft above sea levelStay

Travel Tips
Don't show over enthusiasm at viewpoint and on rocks.
Don't go near to cliffs
Avoid using dhothies as the wind may embarrass you
Since here is no guards, it sis not advisable to keep your family there after sunsetWhat to do
Best season is September-May

Punarjani Resorts, Kallar is set in the serene and unpolluted milieu and rich flora and fauna. The hotel architecture is outstandingly designed with rocks and nicely balanced with contemporary amenities. The delightful Continental, South Indian, North Indian and Arabic dishes served by the restaurant tempts you for more. The cottages have been appointed with an intention to offer absolute contentment to the discerning travelers.

Location

The resort is excellently situated near Idukki District and is easily accessible to the nearby destinations like Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (65 km), Periyar Boat Landing (40 km), Sabarimala Temple (135 km), Mathikettan Shola National Park (46 km), St. Thomas Marthoma (128 km), Carmelagiri Elephant Park (77 km) and Carmal Church (76 km). 

Cochin international airport 126 km (approx.),
Kottayam Railway Station 126 km (approx.),

Thookkupalam Bus Stand 7 km (approx.)

Punrajani resorts Ph: 9744535249, 9605767201


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Wind Haven Resort, Thekaddy, is nestled amidst the lush green surroundings of Periyar tiger reserve forests and offers modern amenities blended with Kerala architecture that welcomes our guests with its decorated welcoming lounge. This resort offers a perfect escape from the noise and rush of city as it is located at a pristine mountain trail. Guests can enjoy the majestic views of Tamil Nadu planes and vast mountains of western Ghats while in the balcony of the resort.

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Wind Haven Resort, Thekaddy, is located at Ramakkal, Idukki, Kerala and guests can enjoy Periyar (Thekkady) boating and the majestic view of a dozen cities, Vine yards, and vast mountain ranges of Tamil Nadu while staying at Wind Haven. The location also has the maximum wind recorded in Asia and wind farms are other attraction nearby the resort. 

Enjoy the wind, sunset and plains of Tamil Nadu. Trek through the rocks. Try to trek down to the base with the guidance of locals. If you are interested, enjoy the rain and wind of Ramakkalmedu in monsoon.