Strawberry Farms
Seasonal berry cultivation, unusual for Kerala.
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Vattavada
Kerala, India· Last updated
- Best time
- December–March for strawberry season; October-March generally.
- Getting there
- Madurai Airport (Tamil Nadu), approx. 100 km.
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Vattavada sits at high altitude in the Idukki highlands, adjacent to Kanthalloor, sharing that village's temperate agricultural character but with an even more pronounced focus on strawberry and vegetable farming, supported by the area's genuinely cool climate. The village's terraced farms, growing crops rarely associated with Kerala, give it a landscape distinct from anywhere else in the state, and its remote position has kept tourist development minimal. Vattavada suits travelers already exploring Marayoor and Kanthalloor who want to complete the highland agricultural circuit — strawberry picking (in season), walks through vegetable terraces, and the village's genuinely cool climate offer a specific, refreshing contrast to Kerala's more typical tropical heat.
Nearby highlights
Vegetable Terraces
Cool-climate farming throughout the village.
Kanthalloor
The neighboring apple-growing village.
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How to reach Vattavada
Nearest Airport: Madurai Airport (Tamil Nadu), approx. 100 km. Nearest Railway Station: Aluva Railway Station, approx. 170 km. By Road: From Munnar, drive via Marayoor and Kanthalloor to Vattavada, roughly 55 km, taking approximately 2 hours.
Best time to visit
December–March for strawberry season; October-March generally.
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