Ramakkalmedu tour packages

About Ramakkalmedu

A hill station in Idukki, Kerala, at about 3,500 feet, with wide views over the mountains, valleys and villages below. Windmills line the ridge and the sunset turns the sky gold and crimson.

Ramakkalmedu is a windy ridge in Idukki on the Kerala and Tamil Nadu border. The group spends a full day there: a jeep safari to Amappara and the caves in the morning, a walking trek after lunch, sunset from the ridge and a campfire with DJ at night.

Things to do in Ramakkalmedu

• Jeep safari to Amappara and its caves
• Kattadippara
• Ramankallu viewpoint and sunset
• Kuravan Kurathi statue
• Walking trek
• Campfire with DJ

A day in Ramakkalmedu with Trip Campus

Reach Ramakkalmedu by 6:00 AM to freshen up. Jeep safari to Amappara, the Amappara caves, Kattadippara and the Ramankallu viewpoint. After lunch, the Kuravan Kurathi statue, a walking trek and sunset at Ramankallu. Campfire with DJ and dinner. Stay in Ramakkalmedu.

From day 2 of the Ramakkalmedu + Kodaikanal itinerary.

How to get to Ramakkalmedu from Kerala

Trip Campus groups reach Ramakkalmedu by tourist bus from your college. On the Ramakkalmedu + Kodaikanal tour (3 days), the route is Ramakkalmedu · Cumbum · Theni · Kodaikanal. The train or bus, stay and meals are arranged for the whole group.

Best time to visit Ramakkalmedu

September to March for clear views and steady wind on the ridge.

Tips for college groups

• It is very windy on the ridge; hold on to caps and phones.
• Wear shoes with grip for the rocky viewpoints and caves.
• Stay well back from cliff edges at the viewpoints.
• Carry a warm layer for the campfire night.

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