Munnar
Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the
idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Set at an altitude of 6000
ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile
British rulers in the colonial days. Unending expanse of tea plantations -
pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild
sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air - yes! Munnar has
all these and more. It's the place you would love to visit - it's the place
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Places to Visit
Mattupetty (13 km from Munnar)
Situated at a height of 1700 Mts , Mattupetty is famous for its highly specialised
dairy farm, the Indo-swiss live stock project. Over 100 varietes of high yielding
cattle are reared here.Visitors are allowed into three of the eleven cattle
sheds at the farm. The Mattupetty lake and dam , just a short distance from
the farm, is a very beautiful picnic spot. The sprawling Kundala tea plantations
and the Kundala lake are other attractions in the vicinity. DTPC Idukki provides
boating facilities on the Mattupetty Dam. Speed Launch and slow speed motor
boats are available on hire.
Pothamedu (6 km 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
the 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 fishing.
Pallivasal (8 km from Munnar)
This is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place
of immence 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 (10 km from Munnar)
Located between Munnar and Rajamala, Nyayamakad is a land of breathtaking
waterfalls. The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters.
The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot and trekking
point.
Chithirapuram (10 km from Munnar)
With its sleepy little cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts,
Chithirapuram still exudes an old world charm. Home of the Pallivasal Hydel
Power Project, this hill town is also famous for its picturesque tea plantations.
Lock Heart Gap (13 km from Munnar)
This is an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking. The fresh mountain
air, the mist-clad hills and panoramic view make it worthy of a visit.
Rajamala (15 km from Munnar)
The natural habitat of the Niligiri tahr , Rajamala is 2695 Mts above sea
level. Half the world's population of the rare mountain goat or tahr which
is fast becoming extinct, is now found here.The Niligiri tahr in Rajamala
are now to be found in small herds found in Eravikulam-Rajamala region.
The total number of Niligiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated to be over 1300.
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