Peermade is a small beautiful plantation town surrounded by green tea hills and blessed by the fragrance of spices, located at the Southern Part of the Idukki District of Kerala along the Cardomom Hills of Western Ghats It is a place well known for its possibilities of Tourism and Adventure. The place got its name from the name of a Sufi saint called Peer Mohammad. The meaning of medu in Local language is Hill and The meaning of the word Peermade is "Hill of Peer".

Peermade is located 60 Kilometers away from Kottayam (GPS 9.590,76.522), on the Way to Thekkady (9.57,77.17) and Kumily. Thekkady is 35 Kilometers away from Peermade. The famous Hill Stations of Kuttikkanam, And Vagamon Are very near To Peermade. Buses are Available very frequently (all round the clock) to Peermade via NH220. The nearest airport is Cochin and Madurai. read more

A few 100 years ago all these hills were dense forests, The clearing of the forests and making of the tea plantations were done by the workers from Tamilnadu under the English Men. The only people who lived here was the tribal people, living in harmony with the nature. It was a very big nightmare for the workers to clear the forest cover and navigate along the heavy slopes of western ghats. They made ropeways, Railway lines and many other facilities but everything  dissolved into history, when nature turned against them. A very good adventurous story of a the British. read more

A very interesting book whih i can recoment is the “Above the Herons pool” Publiched by BACSA, which tells in detail about the clearing works. It is a good adventure story read more.

There are lot of activities to be done here, Though there are no Organization who does any specialized activities here, this website will enable to make it on your own.

Enjoying nature walk in Tea estates, flower gardens, pine forest, cardamom and other spice plantation, viewing water falls and lakes, trekking in many of its famous trekking trails, cycling and horse riding, and availing world famous Kerala ayurvedic and rejuvenation treatment are few activities summing up a perfect Eco vacation at Peermade.

Vagamon :
This is another place very close to Peermade, and is a good eco tourism spot. Lofty peaks green barren rolling hills and more.

Peermade : The most fascinating thing of Peermade is its plantation area having cash crops, such as tea, cardamom and other spices. No wonder if one gets enthralled with its rich greenery and natural beauty while passing through the aromatic path of these plantation area.
Pattumala : Famous For an old Church Entirely Made of Granite
Kuttikkanam  : A well Known Adventure Sports Destination, near Peermade Including Trekking and Paragliding. Also Famous for View Points and Beautiful Hills
Adventure: The beautiful landscape of Peermade has plenty of hills offering finer opportunity of trekking. Popular hills like, Kalthotti, Vagamon, Karandakapara, Grampi, Paranthupara and Memala have excellent trekking routes.
Waterfalls: Waterfalls like Meloram, Nallathanni, Panchalimedu and Valanjamkanam, and its rich nearby natural surrounding are quite fascinating for nature lovers.
Palace : Once the summer residence of rulers of Tranvancore, The Palace is of great historical importance. Famous mausoleum of Peer Mohammed located on Peeru Hills is close to The Palace.

The whole Peermade melted in sweet fragrance of cardamom and other spices conceals great delight for nature lovers. Located in Idukki district, renowned worldwide for its rich natural beauty, Peermade invites proudly Eco tourist to explore its lovely sightseeing locations.

Taking a nature walk while being at Peermade is perhaps the greatest joy for Eco tourist. Pervading plantation area of tea, coffee, rubber, cardamom and eucalyptus along with series of pine trees make together a very beautiful path for taking a nature walk. Walking through such rich natural ambiance is worth pleasing any sullen heart.

Viewing waterfalls amidst so rich greenery and natural charm is another joy of one‘s Nature tour. Waterfalls like Meloram, Nallathanni, Panchalimedu and Valanjamkanam have fascinating appeal to nature enthusiasts.

For persons who are in search of some adventurous recreation, there are plenty of trekking trails at Peermade worth dousing one‘s adventurous undertaking. Popular hills of Peermade like Kalthotti, Vagamon, Karandakapara, Grampi, Paranthupara and Memala have excellent trekking routes.