Ramakkalmedu.

                            Mesmerizing  nature in Idukki district,Kerala.                                                                        

Ramakkalmedu is a hill station and scenic viewpoint in Idukki district, Kerala, India, near Kumily and about 15 km from Nedumkandam. It sits at roughly 3,500 feet above sea level on the Western Ghats.

Key highlights:

Statue of Kuravan and Kurathi:

 A giant steel sculpture of a tribal couple, one of the largest in India, standing on the hilltop and drawing most visitors.

Wind and views:

It is known for strong, constant winds, and a wind farm operates here. From the top you can look across to Tamil Nadu, including the Theni plains and Cumbum valley.

Name legend:

Linked to the Ramayana, with the belief that Lord Rama stood on the rocks here (kal  means stone, medu means high ground) while searching for Sita.

Wildlife:

 The area is also home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr.

Best time to visit:

 September to March, when the weather is pleasant. Monsoon months can bring heavy mist and slippery paths.

It's usually combined with a trip to Thekkady (Periyar), Munnar, or Vagamon.