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Munnar
Munnar is situated at a distance of 70 km from Idukki is 1600
meter above the 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. Munnar is situated
at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni
and Kundala.
Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here
is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue
every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also
has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over
2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
Pothamedu is located 6 km from Munnar and 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 is located (7 km from Munnar) is 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 is 8 km from Munnar is the venue of the first
Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immense scenic
beauty.
Attukal is 9 km from Munnar is 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 is 10 km from Munnar is located between Munnar
and Rajamala, Nyayamakad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls.
The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 metres.
The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot and
trekking point.
Chithirapuram,10 km from Munnar is known for sleepy little
cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts, Chithirapuram
still exudes an old world charm. Home of the Pallyvasal Hydel
Power Project, this hill town is also famous for its picturesque
tea plantations.
Mattupetty located 13 km from Munnar is situated at a
height of 1700 m, Mattupetty is known for its highly specialised
dairy farm - the Indo Swiss Livestock Project. Over a 100 varieties
of high yielding cattle are reared here.
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, slow speedboat and motorboats
are available on hire.
Lock Heart Gap 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, this scenic place gets its name
from the natural echo phenomenon here. Echo Point is on the
way to Top Station from Munnar.
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