- Munnar
- Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams -
- Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1,600 m above sea level,
- this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British
- Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book
- towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort
- town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands
- here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue
- once in every twelve years, will bloom next in 2018. Munnar also
- has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers
- over 2,695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
- Munnar
- Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams -
- Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1,600 m above sea level,
- this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British
- Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book
- towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort
- town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands
- here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue
- once in every twelve years, will bloom next in 2018. Munnar also
- has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers
- over 2,695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
Let us now explore some of the options in and around Munnar that
would provide travellers ample opportunities to enjoy the captivating
hill station of Munnar.
Let us now explore some of the options in and around Munnar that
would provide travellers ample opportunities to enjoy the captivating
hill station of Munnar.
Eravikulam National Park
One of the main attractions near Munnar is the Eravikulam National
Park. This park is famous for its endangered inhabitant - the Nilgiri
Tahr. Spread over an area of 97 sq. km., this park is also home to
several species of rare butterflies, animals and birds. A great place
for trekking, the park offers a magnificent view of the tea plantations
and also the rolling hills caressed by blankets of mists. The park
becomes a hot destination when the hill slopes here get covered in
a carpet of blue, resulting from the flowering of Neelakurinji. It is a
plant endemic to this part of the Western Ghats which blooms once
in twelve years.
One of the main attractions near Munnar is the Eravikulam National
Park. This park is famous for its endangered inhabitant - the Nilgiri
Tahr. Spread over an area of 97 sq. km., this park is also home to
several species of rare butterflies, animals and birds. A great place
for trekking, the park offers a magnificent view of the tea plantations
and also the rolling hills caressed by blankets of mists. The park
becomes a hot destination when the hill slopes here get covered in
a carpet of blue, resulting from the flowering of Neelakurinji. It is a
plant endemic to this part of the Western Ghats which blooms once
in twelve years.
Anamudi Peak
Located inside the Eravikulam National Park is the Anamudi Peak.
This is the highest peak in south India standing at a height of
over 2700 m. Treks to the peak are allowed with permission
from the Forest and Wildlife authorities at Eravikulam.
Located inside the Eravikulam National Park is the Anamudi Peak.
This is the highest peak in south India standing at a height of
over 2700 m. Treks to the peak are allowed with permission
from the Forest and Wildlife authorities at Eravikulam.
This is the highest peak in south India standing at a height of
over 2700 m. Treks to the peak are allowed with permission
from the Forest and Wildlife authorities at Eravikulam.
Mattupetty
Another place of interest, located about 13 km from Munnar Town,
is Mattupetty. Situated at a height of 1700 m above sea level,
Mattupetty is known for its storage masonry dam and the beautiful
lake, which offers pleasurable boat rides, enabling one to enjoy the surrounding hills and landscape. Mattupetty's fame is also attributed
to the dairy farm run by the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project, where
one would come across different high yielding breeds of cows.
Another place of interest, located about 13 km from Munnar Town,
is Mattupetty. Situated at a height of 1700 m above sea level,
Mattupetty is known for its storage masonry dam and the beautiful
lake, which offers pleasurable boat rides, enabling one to enjoy the surrounding hills and landscape. Mattupetty's fame is also attributed
to the dairy farm run by the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project, where
one would come across different high yielding breeds of cows.
is Mattupetty. Situated at a height of 1700 m above sea level,
Mattupetty is known for its storage masonry dam and the beautiful
lake, which offers pleasurable boat rides, enabling one to enjoy the surrounding hills and landscape. Mattupetty's fame is also attributed
to the dairy farm run by the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project, where
one would come across different high yielding breeds of cows.
Pallivasal
Pallivasal, located at about 3 km from Chithirapuram in Munnar is
the venue of the first Hydro-electric project in Kerala. It is a place
of immense scenic beauty and is often favoured by visitors as a
picnic spot.
Pallivasal, located at about 3 km from Chithirapuram in Munnar is
the venue of the first Hydro-electric project in Kerala. It is a place
of immense scenic beauty and is often favoured by visitors as a
picnic spot.
the venue of the first Hydro-electric project in Kerala. It is a place
of immense scenic beauty and is often favoured by visitors as a
picnic spot.
Chinnakanal & Anayirangal
Near the town of Munnar is Chinnakanal and the waterfalls here, popularly known as Power House Waterfalls, cascade down a steep rock 2000 m above sea level. The spot is enriched with the scenic view of the Western Ghat ranges. When you have traveled about seven kilometers from Chinnakanal, you reach Anayirangal. Anayirangal, 22 km from Munnar, is a lush green carpet of tea plants. A trip on the splendid reservoir is an unforgettable experience. The Anayirangal dam is surrounded by tea plantations and evergreen forests.
Near the town of Munnar is Chinnakanal and the waterfalls here, popularly known as Power House Waterfalls, cascade down a steep rock 2000 m above sea level. The spot is enriched with the scenic view of the Western Ghat ranges. When you have traveled about seven kilometers from Chinnakanal, you reach Anayirangal. Anayirangal, 22 km from Munnar, is a lush green carpet of tea plants. A trip on the splendid reservoir is an unforgettable experience. The Anayirangal dam is surrounded by tea plantations and evergreen forests.
Top Station
Top Station, which is about 32 km from Munnar is at a height of 1700 m above sea level. It is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road. Travellers to Munnar make it a point to visit Top Station to enjoy the panoramic view it offers of the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the spots in Munnar to enjoy the Neelakurinji flowers blooming over a vast area.
Top Station, which is about 32 km from Munnar is at a height of 1700 m above sea level. It is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road. Travellers to Munnar make it a point to visit Top Station to enjoy the panoramic view it offers of the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the spots in Munnar to enjoy the Neelakurinji flowers blooming over a vast area.
Tea Museum
Munnar has a legacy of its own when it comes to the origins and evolution of tea plantations. Taking account of this legacy and to preserve and showcase some of the exquisite and interesting aspects on the genesis and growth of tea plantations in Kerala's high ranges, a museum exclusively for tea was opened some years ago by Tata Tea in Munnar. This Tea Museum houses curios, photographs and machineries; all of which have a story to tell on the origins and growth of tea plantations in Munnar. The museum is located at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea in Munnar and is worth a visit.
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Munnar has a legacy of its own when it comes to the origins and evolution of tea plantations. Taking account of this legacy and to preserve and showcase some of the exquisite and interesting aspects on the genesis and growth of tea plantations in Kerala's high ranges, a museum exclusively for tea was opened some years ago by Tata Tea in Munnar. This Tea Museum houses curios, photographs and machineries; all of which have a story to tell on the origins and growth of tea plantations in Munnar. The museum is located at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea in Munnar and is worth a visit.
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