Mattupetty
Cradled by the undulating plantation hills of Munnar, and not far away from the Anamudi peak is Mattupetty. Situated in the famous hill town of Munnar, Mattupetty located 13 km from Munnar is situated at a height of 1700 m, and is a delight for nature lovers.Mattupetty offers many fascinating sights to relish. Besides the lush green tea plantations, and the rolling grasslands, the Shola forests in and around Mattupetty are 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. Speed launch, slow speedboat and motorboats 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. |
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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. |
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Devikulam
Devikulam hill station is located at a height of 1800 meters above sea level and is around 16 kilometers from Munnar in Kerala. The Devikulam hill station in Munnar, Kerala is famous for its mineral water springs and the beautiful landscape it has offer. Once in Munnar, Devikulam hill station should be one of the most important places to visit in your schedule. Read on further to know more about this scenic place located in the beautiful hills of Munnar. This lovely hill station located in Munnar is famous for its breath-taking locales and scenic spots. Right in the heart of this landscape is a small lake that has crystal clear water. Take a dip in the cool waters of this lake, which is known as Sita Devi Lake. This lake is a popular scenic spot and rest assured you will feel rejuvenated and fresh as the morning dew once you unwind yourself in the beautiful locales of this hill station. The uneven bends and undulating hills provide adventurous moments as one can go trekking, rock climbing or simply take a long walk along the narrow roads of the hills.The hill station is famous for its unique flora and fauna. The hill station has a paradise like feel to it and nature blooms in its best form here. Nothing can beat the experience of taking a walk in the early morning mist along the softly gushing waterfalls that cascade from steep heights. All this creates a magical atmosphere to the place and adds to the romantic beauty here. All we can say is come to devikulam to feel the natural beauty yourself. No words can describe the serenity of this wonderful hill station. |
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Marayoor
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 the murals and relics from the New stone age civilization 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 |
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Eravikulam National Park
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. Originally established to protect the Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiri Ibex), the Eravikulam National Park is situated in the Devikulam Taluk of the Idukki District. It was declared as a sanctuary in 1975. Considering the ecological, faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological significance, it was declared as a National park in 1978. It covers an area of 97 sq kms of rolling grasslands and high level sholas (evergreen forests). The park is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world. Sanctuary Visit : The park is devided into 3 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. Trekking facilities are available here. Tourists are allowed to go on foot up to Anamudi. This is also a place for adventure tourism. |
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Rajamala
The natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr,Rajamala is 2695 m 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 Nilgiri Tahr in Rajamala is now to be found in small herds found in Eravikulam-Rajamala region. The total number of Nilgiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated to be over 1300. Visitors are not allowed during the monsoon. |
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Cheeyappara Waterfalls
The Cheeyappara Waterfalls is one of Kerala's most magnificent waterfalls. You can see water cascading down here over seven steps, providing a truly fantastic spectacle for you to behold! This is certainly a unique spectacle!. The awesome scene of white waters cascading down from the top of a peak will remain forever in your heart as one of your most precious memories.The surroundings of the beautiful Cheeyappara Waterfalls are a great place where you can pursue a range of activities, foremost among these being trekking.You can also visit the Valara Waterfalls which lie not very far from the Cheeyappara Waterfalls. Valara Waterfalls is only about 10 km away from Adimali along the Cochin-Madurai highway. Valara features an astounding chain of waterfalls and provide a particularly magnificent treat for the eye. These waterfalls are surrounded by lush, dense forests that are home to a wide variety of small animals and birds.Cheeyappara is a famous waterfall near Munnar and the area around has numerous excellent accommodations where you could stay. Some of the budget hotels in Munnar include Abad Copper Castle, Great Escapes Resort, Hotel Hill View, West Wood Hotel and lots more! All of these are located in the lush region of Munnar. The four star hotels of Munnar will give you a taste of local hospitality combined with international comfort. Some of these are T&U Leisure Hotel, Tea County and Windermere Hotel.If you want five star luxury you can stay at the Club Mahindra Lakeview Resort, which will make your stay in Munnar a beautiful experience to remember.So, come along and experience the grandeur of the Cheeyappara Waterfalls in Kerala. |
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Top Station
Top station, 41 km (1hr) from Munnar is aptly named, as it is home to some of the highest tea plantations in India. It lies on the state border between Kerala and Tamilnadu and commands a panoramic view of rolling green hills. |
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Echo Point
On the way to top station, at a spot on the lake embankment, amid some hills, every loud sound is echoed manifold by the surrounding hills— the spot is called Echo point which also offers panoramic views. It is just 15 km from Munnar. An excellent place, especially for young travelers to disembark for a while, yell out — and listen to your voice coming back to you! |
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