{"id":5264,"date":"2017-11-30T09:21:41","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T09:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/?p=5264"},"modified":"2021-05-26T13:05:26","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T13:05:26","slug":"weekend-getaway-uluppuni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/weekend-getaway-uluppuni\/","title":{"rendered":"Uluppuni &#8211; Weekend Getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Who doesn\u2019t like to unwind from the weekday blues? What about Uluppuni?<\/p>\n<p>With stunning green meadows all around, Uluppuni in Idukki is the best place to soothe your over-strained mind and body. When you join together with family or friends for a weekend to experience the stunning beauty of Mother Nature, you will feel you\u2019re on cloud nine.<\/p>\n<p>Vagamon is quite popular for its greenery. You might have already visited the place but you might not be aware of this extremely beautiful green meadowland near it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5271 size-full\" title=\"Uluppuni Treking Route\" src=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Uluppuni-Treking-Route.png\" alt=\"Uluppuni Treking Route\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Uluppuni-Treking-Route.png 640w, https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Uluppuni-Treking-Route-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Uluppuni is a part of the Western Ghats and, as mentioned above, located near Vagamon. It is situated around 9.4 km from Vagamon, towards the Pullikkanam &#8211; Elappara Road from Vagamon.<\/p>\n<p>It is one amongst the best off-roading sites and is known to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/6-popular-trekking-trails-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trekkers\u2019 paradise<\/a> in Idukki. If you are off-road rider who would love to dive headlong into adventure, then this one is for you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5270 size-full\" title=\"Uluppuni Hilltop\" src=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Uluppuni-Hilltop.png\" alt=\"Uluppuni Hilltop\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Uluppuni-Hilltop.png 640w, https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Uluppuni-Hilltop-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you visit during the rainy season, the roads will be slushy. It will certainly add more adventure to your trip, although it is not advisable to venture out on muddy roads with family.<\/p>\n<p>There are narrow forest tracks which lead to small rivers where you can get into the cool water and <a href=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/ecotourism-places-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature<\/a>. If you are lucky enough, you can sight elephants near the forest roads.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5268 size-full\" title=\"Small River Near Uluppuni\" src=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Small-River-Near-Uluppuni.png\" alt=\"Small River Near Uluppuni\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Small-River-Near-Uluppuni.png 640w, https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Small-River-Near-Uluppuni-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A famous Malayalam movie directed by Amal Neerad, \u201cIyobinte Pusthakam,\u201d was shot here. As you go further up to the Uluppuni viewpoint you can see the Kulamavu Dam reservoir which is exceptionally beautiful from the hilltop.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Reach Uluppuni<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are two routes to Uluppuni, one via Chottupara Junction before reaching Vagamon, if you are coming from Kottayam.<\/p>\n<p>The other one is through Kanjar-Moolamattam route, if you are coming from Thodupuzha.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Nearest Town to Uluppuni: Erattupetta, about 34 km and Vagamon, around 10 km away.<\/p>\n<p>By Rail: Kottayam Railway Station, about 72 km away.<\/p>\n<p>By Air: Cochin International Airport, about 92 km away.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5267 size-full\" title=\"Sky from Uluppuni\" src=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Skyview-from-Uluppuni.png\" alt=\"Sky from Uluppuni\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Skyview-from-Uluppuni.png 640w, https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Skyview-from-Uluppuni-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best Time to Visit Uluppuni<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It is advisable to avoid visiting Uluppuni during heavy rains or on extremely hot days as the area has only meadows and barely any trees for shelter. A dry, pleasant climate would be the most suitable so you can enjoy the fullness of what Uluppuni has to offer.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Other Major Attractions near Uluppuni:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Vagamon, Suicide Point, Illikal Kallu, <a href=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/weekend-getaway-ramakkalmedu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ramakkalmedu<\/a> and Vagamon pine forest.<\/p>\n<p>Occasional travelling is always a good idea;\u00a0it revives your\u00a0mind and soul.\u00a0And, every journey creates some beautiful memories to cherish for a lifetime and your trip to this beautiful hilltop\u00a0will be no different. So,\u00a0what are you waiting for pack your bags and start your engine&#8230; Uluppuni is\u00a0beckoning you!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you like this post, please share!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/contact_us\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"134\" src=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Get-Your-Tour-Plan-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Get-Your-Tour-Plan-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Get-Your-Tour-Plan-1-300x80.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Get-Your-Tour-Plan-1-768x205.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who doesn\u2019t like to unwind from the weekday blues? What about Uluppuni? With stunning green meadows all around, Uluppuni in Idukki is the best place to soothe your over-strained mind and body. 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