Devala
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Get in
The nearest railway station is Kozhikode. It is five hours by road from Kozhikode. Devala is 16 km from the nearest city, Gudalur.
Get around
Autorickshaws are available everywhere. They charge ₹20/- for shorter distances. When they come back after dropping a customer, only ₹5/- is charged for sharing the rickshaw with other passengers.
See
The tea estates are very undulating and scenic.
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Tropical Gene Pool Garden
address: Nadugani2424 acres area. 47,000 plants. second best of its kind in the world. Museum of butterflies. Accommodation, food and trekking facility.
Do
Trekking @ Kuruman Colony RoadStart from the road opposite to Bijo Lodge, Pandalllur. The first village is called Palathingal where there is an electric transformer. Then you proceed to Koovan Moola, Masjidh junction. You can turn right to reach the Kuruman tribal colony and walk straight on the mud road to Athikkunnu.
Eat
Gold Hotel is the only place to eat in Devala. There are three good restaurants in Pandallur town.
Sleep
There are no lodges in Devala town. The nearest town where accommodation is available is Pandallur.
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Bijo Lodge
phone: +91 9443931250address: Pandallur
Go next
- Gudalur — a small town near Ooty
- Mango Orange village — 20 km from here, near Pandallur