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PLACES TO VISIT

Pothamedu (6km from Munnar): Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks.

Devikulam (7 km from Munnar): This idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and cool mountain air is a rare experience. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fising.

Pallivasal ( 8 km from Munnar); This is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a Place of immense scenic beauty.

Attukal (9 km from Munnar): A panorama of waterfalls and rolling hills, Attukal, located between Munnar and Pallivasal, is a feast for the eyes. The place is also ideal for long treks.

Nyayamakad(10km from Munnar) Located between Munnar and Rajamala, Nyayamakad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. The waters cascade down a hill from a hight of about 1600 meters. The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot and trekking point.

Attukal (9 km from Munnar): A panorama of waterfalls and rolling hills, Attukal, located between Munnar and Pallivasal, is a feast for the eyes. The place is also ideal for long treks.

Nyayamakad(10km from Munnar) Located between Munnar and Rajamala, Nyayamakad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. The waters cascade down a hill from a hight of about 1600 meters. The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot and trekking point.

Rajamala (15 km from Munnar):This is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr. Half the world population of the rare mountain goat (Hemitragas hylocres) which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here. The Nilgiri Tahrs are today reduced to small herds found inthe Eravikulam-Rajamala region. The total number of Nilgiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated at 1317.
Echo Point (15 km from Munnar): This scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here. Echo Point is on the way to Top Staion from Munnar. Eravikulam National Park ( 15 km from Munnar): The 97 sq.km. park is situated in the Devikulam taluk and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr. The Anamudi peak (2695 m) is located in the southern region of the park. Sanctuary Visit: The park is divided into three regions-the core area, the buffer area and the tourism area. Visitors are allowed only to the tourism area which is in the Rajamala region. The Nilgiri Tahr can be observed at close quarters here. Visiting time : 0700-1800 hrs. Visitors are not allowed during the monsoon. Entry pass:. Rs. 10/- for adults. Rs. 5/- for children below 12 years. Rs. 50/- for foreigners. Permitting authority: Wildlife DFO, Munnar Ph: 530487.Trekking facilities are available here. Tourists are allowed to go on foot up to Trekking areas:. Anamudi . Rajamala Power House Waterfalls ( 18 km from Munnar): This waterfalls on the way to Thekkady from Munnar cascades down a steep rock 2000 m above sea level. The spot is enriched with the scenic western mountain ranges, and is an ideal place for a break on the way to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady. Kundala ( 20 km from Munnar): Kundala is a picturesque town on the way to Top Station. The Golf Course which belongs to Tata Tea Ltd. is located here. The Kundala artificial dam is another attraction. Aruvikkad Waterfall is also near Kundala.

EXCURSIONS FROM MUNNAR

Anayirankal (22 km from Munnar) It’s a lush green carpet of tea plants. A trip on the splendid reservoir is an unforgettable experience. The Anayirankal Dam is surrounded by the Tata Tea Plantation and evergreen forests. It is an ideal picnic spot.

Top Station (32 km from Munnar): 1700 m above sea level, this is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road. The rare Neelakurunji ( Strobilanthus) belongs to this region. This plant blooms once every twelve years bathing the hillsides in bright blue. Top Station also offers a panoramic view of the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu.

Marayoor (40 km from Munnar): This is the only place in Kerala that has a natural growth of sandalwood trees. The sandalwood factory of the Forest Department, the caves (muniyaras) with murals and relics from the New Stone Age civilzation and the children’s park spread across a hectare of land under the canopy of a single Banyan tree are of great interest to tourists. Thoovanam Waterfalls and Rajiv Gandhi National Park are also nearby.

Cheeyappara: The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are located between Neriamangalam and Adimali on the Kochi-Madurai highway. The Cheeyappara Waterfalls cascade down in seven steps. It is a real feast for the eyes. This is also a great place for trekking.

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (60 km from Munnar): Situated on the Tamil Nadu border, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctury is spread across 90.44 sq. km. Animals:Most of the South Indian wild animals can be found in this forest. These include the grizzled giant squirrel, elephent, sambar deer, gaur etc. Birds: Jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl etc. Access:. Munnar-Udumalpetta Road: 60 km. Coimbatore-Udumalpetta- Chinnar Road: 100km. Kochi-Chinnar:190 km. Parambikulam via Pollachi- Chinnar . pollachi-chinnar via udumalpetta: 60 km. Kottayam-Chinnar: 208 km. Visiting time: 07.00-18:00 hrs. Entry passes are available at the office of the ACF or the Check Post Information Counter.

Permitting authority: Wildlife Warden, Idukki Wild Division,
Painav/WildlifeDFO,Munnar.Ph:530487.Trekking routes:.Palapetty Champakad.Karimutty- Inchapetty. Karimutty-Alampetty

Valara (10 km from Adimali on the Kochi-Madurai highway): Valara has a chain of waterfalls surrounded by thick green forests.

High Range Club: Charmingly colonial in style, this club house built of wicker and teak still serves as a social centre for the far-flung farmers of the region around Munnar. The club houses an elegant lounge and dining room, the obligatory gentleman’s bar, a billiards room, a library etc. Entry is limited to members only.

Trekking points in Munnar: Anamudi-Rajamala-Meesapulimala- Top Station-Kundala-Devikulam

Sightseeing tours

Sightseeing tours are arranged from the District Tourist Information Office,Thekkady Jn., Kumily. Tours cover spice plantations, herbal gardens, tribal settlements, other places in an around Munnar etc. Ph: 322620.

Tourist circuits in Munnar

Munnar - Mattupetty Dam - Indo Swiss Livestock Project - Echo Point -Kundala Dam - Top Station (34 km)

Munnar - Pothamedu - Chithirapu-ram - Pallivasal - Cheeyappara - Adimali - Valara (40)

Munnar -Rajamala -Marayoor - Chinnar(70)

Munnar - Devikulam - Lock Heart Gap-Power House Waterfalls - Anayirankal (32 km)