Top Station, Tourist village in Kerala, India
Top Station is a village in the Western Ghats at about 2000 meters elevation, surrounded by endless tea plantations and green valleys. The settlement sits at a point where several mountain ridges meet and offers views in different directions across the landscape.
The village developed in the 19th century as the terminus of the Kundala Valley Railway, built during British rule to transport tea. This rail connection made the place an economic center for the surrounding plantations.
The settlement maintains connections with local tribes who continue their traditional practices, including the preparation of regional Kerala dishes.
The best time to visit is between September and May, when weather is stable and roads remain in good condition. Visitors should bring warm clothing as temperatures at this elevation are noticeably cooler than in the valleys below.
At several viewpoints, thick fog gathers in the morning and slowly drifts across the tea plantations, wrapping the landscape in layers of gray. This occurs because of the cold mountain temperatures and creates a misty appearance that gradually clears as the day progresses.
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