Seetha Devi Lake Munnar near Devikulam hill station is an unpolluted lake surrounded by tea plantations and green grass lawns and with the mountains, blue sky and the cool breeze make it a perfect picnic spot. Walking through the mountain trail to the lake is really adventurous and exciting. Fully inside of the jungle, one lake is an awesome experience. The Unspoiled natural beauty of the place just takes your breath away.
The air around the lake itself has a magical medicinal fragrance wafting through it. The water is believed to have rich minerals in it and therapeutic properties making this place a popular pilgrimage for devotees. If you are lucky you can spot the exotic variety of wildlife that comes for a drink in the Lake. The lake itself can be seen to be appearing from a mystical story giving you the experience of living in a fairytale.
According to legend, the goddess Sita Devi of the Ramayana epic bathed in the beautiful Devikulam lake waters surrounded by lush, green hills, now named Seetha Devi Lake Munnar. The lake draws tourists not only because of its sacredness but also for the curative powers of its mineral waters. Most of the inhabitants in this town speak Malayalam and Tamil. Nearby, are the scenic Pallivasal Waterfalls, dense, green tea plantations, and the natural vegetation of slim red and blue and yellow gum trees.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Aluva Railway Station, about 117 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 115 km
Google map coordinates: 25W4+43 Kannan Devan Hills, Kerala