Munnar

Munnar, located at 1600 m above sea level, was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picturesque towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience for the heart and mind.


Top Station (32 km from Munnar)

Top Station is the highest point at the Munnar-Kodaikanal road. It is about 1700m above sea level. The beauty of the rare Neelakurunji (Strobilanthus) can be seen in this region. Top Station also offers a panoramic view of neighbouring state of Tamilnadu.

Nearest airport: Madurai (Tamilnadu), about 140 km away Cochin International Airport, about 190 km away

Mattupetty
Situated in the famous hill town of Munnar, Mattupetty located 13 km from Munnar and is about 1700 m above sea level.

Mattupetty offers many fascinating sights to enjoy the beauty of nature and is ideal for trekking and are habitat to a variety of birds. Rivulets and cascades crisscross the terrain here, which again adds more attraction to the place.
One of the main attractions in Mattupetty is the beautiful lake and the Mattupetty Dam, which are ideal picnic spots. The District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC), Idukki provides boating facilities in the Mattupetty Dam. Boats are available on hire. Other nearby places of interest includes the picturesque Kundala tea plantations and the Kundala Lake.

Of all the main attractions at Mattupetty is the dairy farm, run by the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project. The dairy farm is a unique one of its kind with several varieties of high-yielding cattle being reared.

Anayirangal (22 km from Munnar):
It is a lush green carpet of tea plants. A trip on the splendid reservoir is an unforgettable experience. The Anayirangal dam is surrounded by Tata Tea plantations and evergreen forests.

Rajamala
Rajamala, the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragas hylocres), is just 15 km from Munnar. The Eravikulam - Rajamala region is now home to half the world population estimated at around 1300 - of this endangered mountain goat. But the Tahr is only one of the reasons to make a visit to Rajamala.


Chithirapuram (10 km from Munnar):
Chithirapuram With its sleepy little cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts, still exudes an old world charm, is the home of the Pallyvasal 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.

Echo Point (15 km from Munnar)
Echo Point is on the way to Top Station from Munnar. The place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here.

Ramakkalmedu (16 km from Nedumkandam, Thekkady-Munnar Road)
Ramalkkalmedu offers a panoramic view of the picturesque villages of Bodi and Cumbum on the eastern slope of the Western Ghats. Rolling green hills and the fresh mountain air make Ramakalmedu and enchanting retreat.