Ramakkalmedu

Ramakkalmedu is a hill station and a hamlet in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is located about 15 km from Nedumkandom on the Munnar-Thekkady route. It provides a panoramic view of Tamil Nadu villages and towns. Abundant in wind, Ramakkalmedu is the second place in kerala where a wind energy farm is installed. Currently at about 2.5 MW, there is plan to upgrade it to 12.5 MW which will make it the largest wind farm in Kerala. . [ [http://www.kerala.gov.in/statistical/panchayat_statistics2001/idk_shis.htm Kerala Government - Idukki district statistical data] ] [ [http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/27/stories/2007062750430700.htm The Hindu - Approval for two firms to start windpower units in Kerala] ] [ [http://www.keralatips.org/2008/06/19/ramakkalmedu-hill-station-in-idukki-tour-reportphoto-review/ Kerala Tips - Ramakkalmedu] ]

Tourism

Although Ramakkalmedu has a good potential for it to become a fine tourist destination, nothing much is done for the improvement of basic facilities nearby. Since this is a place where one can complete the visit in one day, hotels are not required. The scenic beauty of Ramakkalmedu has attracted thousands of people including Hollywood actor Leonardo Di Caprio. Di Caprio has reportedly said about this place that "If there is a paradise on earth, it is here"

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