Mattupetty: Located 13 km from Munnar at a height of 1700 mts, Mattupetty is home to a highly specialized dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project, where over 100 species of cattle are reared. The Lake and Dam here are popular picnic spots as are the Kundala Tea Plantations and Kundala Lake.
Open from: Dairy Farm - 9.00 am-11.00 am & 2.00 pm-3.30 pm
Pothamedu: Located 6 km from Munnar, Pothamedu offers excellent views of the tea, coffee and cardamom estates and is ideal for adventure trekking.
Devikulam: 7 km from Munnar, this hill retreat with its lush green hills and several exotic floras & fauna is a perfect picnic spot. The Sita Devi Lake here is known for its rich mineral content and is ideal for trout fishing.
Pallivasal: 8 kms from Munnar, this is the site of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala.
Attukal: Located 9 km from Munnar, this scenic picnic spot offers gushing waterfalls, rolling hills and long trekking options to travelers.
Nyayamakad: En route Rajamala, visit Nyayamakad to catch fantastic views of waterfalls gushing from a height of 1600 meters. The lush surroundings make it an excellent picnic and trekking spot.
Chithirapuram: This is one of the few areas that still exude a colonial charm with its rows of old-world cottages and bungalows. It is also home to the Pallivasal Hydel Power Project and famous for its picturesque tea plantations.
Lock Heart Gap: 13 km from Munnar, this is another hot-spot for adventure lovers and offers breathtaking views of misty hills and green mountains.
Rajamala & Eravikulam National Park: These national parks are home to the almost-extinct Nilgiri Tahr, which can be seen in small groups here. The Eravikulam National Park is also home to Anamudi Peak, the highest peak in Kerala and is easily one of the best mountain ranges in the world.
Open from: Rajmala - 7.00 am-6.00 pm
Note - Permission has to be sought from Wild Life DFO, Munnar to visit Rajamala
Power House Waterfalls: Cascading down 2000 mts, these waterfalls are the perfect place to catch views of the scenic western mountain ranges.
CSI Christ Church: Built by the British, this stone church is known for its remarkable stained glass windows. Also watch the brass plaques erected in memory of tea planters.
Anayirangal: Located 22 kms from Munnar, this is a beautiful picnic spot, with the Anayirangal Dam surrounded by the Tata Tea Estates located closeby.
Marayoor: This is possibly the only place in Kerala that has naturally growing sandalwood trees. The Forest Department runs a sandalwood factory and there are caves located nearby which have murals and relics from the New stone age civilization and a children's park spread under the canopy of a single banyan tree.
Top Station: Almost 1700 mts above sea-level, this is the highest spot on the Munnar-Kodiakanal road. The rare Neelakurunji flower blooms in this region once every 12 years and turns the hills completely purple. Another interesting sight here would be the ruins of the old ropeway station that linked the foothills to the tea estates. This aerial ropeway was used to transport tea chests out and provisions in.
Meenuli: This is noted for its 2 acres of evergreen forests located on a huge rock, which is more than 500 acres in area and an ideal spot for mountaineering.
Thommankuthu Waterfalls: Also known as the seven-step waterfall,this is a popular picnic spot. Every step has a cascade and pool beneath and is extremely exciting for adventure tourism. Remember to exercise caution though when stepping here.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary: Located 60 km from Munnar, this wildlife park is home to most of the South Indian wild animals, including grizzled giant squirrel, champal squirrel, elephant, sambar deer and gaur. Among popular birds are jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul and peafowl.
Open from - 7.00 am-6.00 pm
Note - Prior permission is required from the Wildlife Warden, Idukki Wild Division, Painav/Wildlife DFO, Munnar
High Range Club: Typically colonial, this clubhouse is built of teak and wicker and is the meeting point for tea planters in and around Munnar. Several recreational activities are available within and it also has an in-house dining experience. Entry is limited to members only.
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