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Pirmed is a small and lovely hill station which is situated on the way to the Periyar wildlife. It is also known as “Peermade”. This is a scenic and beautiful hill station located in the Idukki district in Kerala. It is said to be the resort of the former Travancore kings and Rajas. Pirmed is known to be one of the best places for attracting the trekkers, nature lovers and the picnickers.
This place was named Peermade by the Sufi Saints and by the rulers of Peer Mohammed. Thus, Peermade means hills of the peer. Getting to the history of this place, it is told that this resort was used by the Travancore kings, essentially during the summer season. Pirmed is said to be located amidst rubber, tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations. It is surrounded with beautiful waterfalls and open grass lands. After the period of Travancore kings, their residence was renewed and rebuilt into a guest house by the Department of Tourism.
Accommodation in Pirmed
You can find the best facilities for accommodations in Pirmed. These facilites will cover all the essential requirements of life along with other luxurious amenities. This hill station is connected to all the major cities by road which helps the travelers to travel easily and find a suitable accommodation.
The best idea is to stay at the Government guest house at Peermade, which offers all the facilities along with healthy food. Other than this, there are many other hilling resorts in India offering online booking for Pirmed. You can get a hotel or a guest house booked for your self.
Attractions of Pirmed
The atmosphere of Pirmed stays cool throughout the year because of its altitude. There are cool breezes that make the place pleasant and beautiful. Pirmed stands covering the gorgeous green grasslands and the pine forests which add the special attraction for the visitors. There is a lot to see in Peermade. One can visit the tea estates and factories, or the waterfall which is another major attraction for the visitors. Different waterfalls that can be seen by the visitors at Pirmed include Meloram, Nallathanni, Panchalimedu and Valanjamkanam.
For the people who are adventure lovers, there are many trekking trails at Pirmed. Peeru hills, Kalthotti, Vagamon along with Karandakapara hills, Grampi or Parunthupara, Memala are some excellent routes for trekkers. There are many activities like cycling and horse riding which are famous at this place. The main attraction for the tourists in this place is the historical mausoleum of the Sufi saint Peer Mohammed which is on the Peeru hills.
Location of Pirmed
Pirmed is located in the Idukki district of Kerala. It is located 40 km away from Kumily and falls on the way, while going towards Periyar tiger sanctuary.
Best Time to Visit Pirmed
The best time for the visitors to visit Pirmed is from June to August. The visitors can have the full enjoyment with all the adventures during this period.
How to Reach Pirmed
Peermade is 85 km east to Kottayam which is on the way of Thekkady. It takes about two hours to travel from Kottayam to Peermade. There are many bus services available for it from the nearby cities of Kumily and Kottayam.
Other Attractions near Pirmed
The best tourist attraction lying around Pirmed is the largest wild-life sanctuary in India, located just 43 km away from Pirmed. This sanctuary has herds of elephants playing in the lakes. It is also blessed with different wildlife like sambas, tigers etc.
Pirmed Tourist Information
Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala
Park View, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,
India - 695 033
Phone: +91-471-2321132 Fax: +91-471-2322279
Tourist Information toll free No: 1-800-425-4747
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