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Madupetty
Dam |
Distance : 12 Km |
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Situated
at the height of 1700 Mtr above sea level, Madupetty
is located at 12 Km away from Munnar on the way to
Top Station. The grass mounts of the Indo-Swiss
Project, a great variety of trees and plants are eye
catching sights. Even, during day time, elephants
roaming through the thick Eucalyptus trees. The
Madupetty Lake spread over 8 Kms. The District
Tourism Promotion Council, Idukki District, has made
arrangement for boating in this lake. Many varieties
of boats are available for boating like speed boat,
rover boat, big slow boat etc. The Madupetty lake
and dam is a very beautiful picnic spot. Madupetty
is a place nobody missed to visit while on a trip to
Munnar.
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Echo Point |
Distance : 18 Km |
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Located amidst the folds of the thick forest and a
lake at 18 Km away from Munnar on the way to Top
Station. The scenic place gets its name from natural
echo phenomenon. Visitors can enjoy by making
howl against the reservoir, nature will answer with
an echo. This nature response to a human call can
not be seen anywhere else in Kerala.
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Gundala Lake |
Distance : 22 Km |
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Situated at 1700 Mtr above sea level, Gundala Lake
is located at 22 Km away from Munnar on the way to
Top Station, located amidst a dense forest. Gundala
Arch Dam is Asia's first Arch Dam. Gundala lake and
its surrounding area offer a calm and quiet
atmosphere with quiet natural beauty. Kerala State
Electricity Board has arranged boating facilities in
the lake. Beautiful Kashmiri Shikkara boats,
pedal boats and row boats are available on rent.
Boating in this dam is an experience beyond words.
The sprawling Gundala tea plantations and the Golf
Course Ground are other attractions in the vicinity.
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Top Station |
Distance : 33 Km |
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Top Station - Border of two states (Tamilnadu and
Kerala) - very lofty place where Kerala is separated
from Tamilnadu, Located 1700 Mtr above sea level at
33 Km away from Munnar. The beautiful landscape of
Tamilnadu can be seen when the atmosphere is clear.
The stark contrast of these literate, rocky
mountains of top station with greeneries elsewhere
is really striking. One time, the KDH Tea Company
transported their tea to Munnar through rope way
from here. Kodaikanal an important tourist spot in
South India is just 61 Km away from Top Station but
the journey may be hazardous since the road goes
through thick forest and dangerous turn and bends.
The rare Nilakurinji (strobilanthus) belongs to this
region. This plant blooms wants every 12 years
bathing the hill sides in bright blue. The flowering
season lasts for about one month. The whole area
baths in the violet of the Kurinji flowers during
this season.
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Rajamalai |
Distance : 12 Km |
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Eravikulam National Park - Rajamalai - the second
prominent National Park in Kerala, is situated at 12
K m away from Munnar on the way to Marayoor. The
park which covers an area of 97 sq-km of rolling
grass land and rocky peaks, is breathtakingly
beautiful and akin to the Alps. Anaimudi being
the highest peak in South India (8850 ft.) The whole
park is composed of mounts, beautiful meadows and
valleys. The park is originally meant to protect one
of the rare species, Nilgiri Tahr. As per world
report only 2000 Tahrs are alive on the earth in
which 1000 Tahrs in this park. The local name for
the Tahr is "Varai aadu". Another attraction of this
park is Neelakurinji, one of the rarest flower on
the earth known for its beauty and medicine
importance. The Neelakurinji bloom only once in 12
years. The flowering season lasts for about one
month. The whole area baths in the violet of the
Kurinji flowers during this season. The Eravikulam
National Park is of great ecological importance due
to its very rich bio-diversity.
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Luckom falls |
Distance : 25 Km |
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Luckom water falls located at Vagavurrai Estate at
25 Km away from Munnar on the way to Marayoor. Very
beautiful down pour clear and chilly water from a
peak amidst dense forest. The waters cascade down a
hill from a height of about 1000 mtr.
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Marayoor |
Distance : 42 Km |
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Marayoor is located at the outskirt of Munnar at the
distance of 42 Km on the way to Chinnar. The relics
of new stone-age civilization have been unearthed
here. Marayoor is known for its tribal culture.
Visitors can see cardamom plantation, Coffee
plantation and Orange grove wild greek on the way to
Marayoor. This is the only place where
natural sandalwood forest is seen. The sandalwood
here is high quality. Sandalwood forests stretch for
few kilo meters. There is a Sandalwood Depot too
near the forest where we can see the sandalwood
processing. In the forest there is a
Children's Park and Deer Park. A major
area of Marayoor forest have been covered by
Sandalwood and Bamboo forests.
Muniyara Cave - The dwelling caves of ancient tribal
located at 1 km away from Marayoor on the way to
Kanthalloor. These caves have been made of huge
rocky planks or slabs. These were holy caves where
the ancient sages used to meditate. The sight of the
cave really a wonder. Visitors can also find a
temple on the bank of Pambar which has been created
in a single rock.
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Chinnar |
Distance : 61 Km |
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Chinnar wildlife sanctuary - border of two states
(Tamilnadu and Kerala) - is located at 61 Km
away from Munnar on the way to Coimbatore. Chinnar
was declared as a Indhra Gandhi wildlife sanctuary
in 1984 which covered an area of 90.422 sq-km. The
undulated terrain with rocky patches increases the
scenic splendor of the sanctuary. The forest type
comprise scurb forests, dry deciduous forests, high
sholas and wet grasslands. Rare species like Star
Tortoise, Giant Grizzled Squirrel, Guar and Bison
Herd found here. In addition huge amount of animals
like Elephant, Sambar Deer, Spotted Deer, Hanuman
Monkeys also found here. There is a Guest house and
Tree house available for accommodation. There is
also a watch tower to see the forest and animals
with a panoramic view.
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Blossom international
park |
Distance : 3 Km |
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The Blossom International Park is located at 3 Km
away from Munnar on the way to Cochin. Commencing
from Headworks Dam it stretches about 15 acres.
Beautiful gardens with rare varieties of plants and
flowers, shady trees, facilities for water cycling,
boating cycling for kids, roller skating etc are
amusing. In addition Tree houses, ropeways and
swings are arranged. Anybody who wants to spend some
leisure time at the lap of serene natural beauty
will find this park, the right place. Entrance Fees
- Rs.10.00/ for adult and Rs.2.00/- for child
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Pothamedu sunset view |
Distance : 5 Km |
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Pothamedu view point - a small village inhabited -
just 5 km away from Munnar town. Being a very high
place, the surrounding places can be seen clearly.
When the atmosphere is clear even the Idukki Arch
Dam, which is 60 Km away from Munnar, can be seen.
The panoramic view of greenish tea, coffee and
cardamom plantation and the cloud kissing mountain
is exciting one. The rolling hills, the lush
mountain and the breathtaking scenery here are ideal
for trekking and long mountain walks
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Athukkad water falls |
Distance : 10 Km |
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Athukkad Water falls is located at 10 Km away from
Munnar on the way to Cochin. The sight of water
falling down steeply creating milky foam is quiet
spectacular. Even summer the sight is usual. The
nearby Pullivasal is a first Hydro Electric Project
in Kerala and a place of immense scenic beauty.
Dangerous water falls not recommended for bathing.
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Valara water falls |
Distance : 42 Km |
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Located
between Adimaly and Kothamangalam, at a distance of
42 Km from Munnar. Valara is a land of breathtaking
waterfalls. Very beautiful down pour clear and
chilly water from a peak amidst dense forest. The
waters cascade down a hill from a height of about
1000 m. There is also a water falls near Valara
called the Cheeyappara Water falls. The Cheeyappara
waterfalls cascade down in seven steps. It is a real
feast for the eyes. This is also a great place for
trekking.
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Lockhart Gap |
Distance : 13 Km |
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Lockhart Gap View point is located at 13 Km away
from Munnar on the way to Munnar-Madurai National
Highway. The silver clouds roaming through the
mountain and valleys are really a attractive one.
Panoramic view from this place give us bird's eye
view of the kilo meters of surrounding area. This is
an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking
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Chinnakkanal water
falls |
Distance : 16 Km |
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Chinnakanal
water falls is located at 16 Km away from Munnar on
the way to Munnar-Madurai National Highway. Power house
water falls is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. Very
beautiful down pour clear and chilly water from a peak
amidst dense tea field. The waters cascade down a hill from
a height of about 800 m. The enticing surroundings makes an
excellent picnic spot. 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.
This is a ideal place for bathing
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Panniar Dam |
Distance : 25 Km |
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Panniar dam is located at 25 Km away from Munnar on
the way to Thekkady. Unlike other reservoirs, the
Panniar Dam is a very charming scene for all
visitors. The reservoir and its surrounding place
make a very beautiful landscape which is quiet
memorable.
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