Ramakkalmedu-is an unique place to experience the wind effect. The wind gusts into the hills and recorded as maximum in Asia. The average wind speed is about 25 km/hour. Thousands of tourists from all over the world visits this place daily to feel light with the winds. It is very difficult to explain the wonderful effect of winds that fondles you on the hills. One must experience that feeling at Ranakkalmedu. Sometimes you have to seek shelter from the winds when you are about to fly with the winds. It’s an ideal place for paragliding.
The landscape, mountains and ravines have so much beauty and greenery that sooths your eyes. The panoramic view from the Ramakkal mount or the Kuravan mount must be felt to experience this beautiful hill station.
It’s still beholds the virginity of the mountains and forest as there is not much encroachments by the humans other than the few settlers who came just after the formation of the State.
Weather, except in monsoon ( June,July & August) and winter (November, December & January) it’s very pleasant with bright sunshine. Being high altitude and with gusting winds it is like heaven.. During Monsoon, it is mostly raining with strong winds and evenings are colder. Trecking becomes more adventurous and rain gives the forest and mountain more colour and beauty, it’s really marvelous to see the rain (probably to have a rain dance) on the mountains of Ramakkalmedu. From November to February it’s like a paradise with beautiful sunshine.
The altitude of Ramakkal is about 3560 feet from the sea level and about 1500 feet from the plain of land adjoining the mountains in Tamil Nadu.Presently (July 2008) no hotels in Ramakkalmedu-and One luxury resort is under construction in the foothills (Expected to open by Sept-2009). District Tourism Promotion council have some facilities on top of the mountain but yet to open for the public. You may stay in Tekkady or Munnar to Visit this beautiful hill station.
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