Munnar Tourism Attractions
Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam national park is located at a distance of 15 km from Munnar and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr an endangered species of mountain goats seen only in Munnar. The park covers an area of 97 sq km and is famous for the blue Neelakurinji flower that blossoms once every 12 years. Wild elephants and lion tailed monkeys can frequently be seen roaming freely in the park The Anamudi peak, the highest peak in Kerala and one of the most important tourist attractions in Munnar is also located here.
Anamudi Peak
Anamudi peak, located within the Eravikulam National Park is the highest peak (2695) in Kerala and is the highest peak south of the Himalayas. The slopes abound in rare flora and fauna. The Atlas moth, the largest moth in the world can also be seen here. Mountain trekking facilities are available and tourists are allowed to go up to the foot of the peak.Anamudi peak is one of the important tourist places to visit in Munnar.
Mattupetty Dam
Mattupetty dam is one of the earliest dams to be built in the country and is one of the most well known tourist attractions of Munnar. It is one of the most favorite picnic spots in Munnar. Located at a distance of 10 km from Munnar, it is one of the best places where boating facilities and horse riding facilities in Kerala are available. Families with children are frequently seen taking boat rides.
Echo Point
The place derives the name “echo point” as we can hear the echo of any sound that one makes. The echo phenomenon has made it one of the most important tourist attractions in Munnar. It is located at a distance of 15 km from Munnar and the area abounds in scenic beauty. Tourists visiting Munnar make it a point to visit this famous tourist destination in Munnar.
Top Station
Top station is the highest point in Munnar and is located at a distance of 37 km from Munnar. It is “must see” tourist destination in Munnar and even in Kerala. Conveyance facilities are available and buses ply from Munnar and take over an hour to reach the spot. The Neelakurinji flower that blossoms once in every twelve years can also be seen at the top station
Kundala Dam / Lake
The Kundala Lake is set amidst deep forests and is one of the most scenic places in Munnar. Kundala Lake has one of the best boating facilities available in Munnar and several tourists come to enjoy boat rides in this lake. It is located at a distance of 20 km from Munnar. It is one of the important places to visit in Munnar and is home to the best golf course in Munnar and one of the best golf course in Kerala. Though the golf course is owned by the Tata tea company tourists are seen playing golf here.
Atukkad Waterfalls
This waterfall located at a distance of 5 km from Munnar is set in the midst of deep forests. There is a pathway and one can drive up to the foot of the waterfalls. Atukkad waterfalls is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Munnar and tourists make it a point to visit this majestic spot.
Marayoor
Marayoor is home to the famous sandal wood forests of Kerala. The Marayoor sandal wood forests are located at a distance of 40 km from Munnar town and are the only place in Kerala with natural growth of sandal wood trees. Within the sandal wood forests are the remnants of the Stone Age civilization. There is also a sandalwood factory run by the forest department, government o Kerala. The sandal wood forests in Munnar are a famous tourist attraction in Munnar and, for the convenience of tourists there is also a children’s park within the forest.
Kolukkamalai Tea Estate
This tea factory is one of the most famous tea factories in Munnar as it is located at a height of 7130 feet above sea level. This tea factory is a favourite tourist destination in Munnar as one can have a majestic view of the Western Ghats from the tea factory premises
Blossom Garden
Blossom Garden is one of the best flower gardens in Munnar and one can see several varieties of rare flowers that are not seen in other parts of Kerala. Tourists in large numbers are seen with families going through the garden
Pothamedu
Pothamedu is located at a distance of 6 km from Munnar and is one of the most important places to visit in Munnar. Located at a distance of 6 km from Munnar, Pothamedu offers a majestic view of the hills, mountains, valleys and besides the tea, coffee and the cardamom plantations in Munnar. Pothamedu is a famous tourist destination offering scope of adventure tourism, mountain walks and trekking in Munnar.
Devikulam
Devikulam is a well known hill station in Munnar with velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and cool mountain air. Devikulam is one of the “must see places” in Munnar and has the Sita Devi lake that is a famous tourist spot that offers excellent opportunities for fishing. The lake and the surrounding areas are one of the best picnic spots in Munnar. Devikulam is located at a distance of 7 km from Munnar
Pallivasal
Pallivasal is a famous tourist attraction in Munnar known for its scenic beauty and the cool and serene ambiance. Located at a distance of 8 km from Munnar it is the place of the 1st hydroelectric project in Kerala
Attukal
Attukal is a tourist destination in Munnar known for its waterfalls and the rolling hills that present a majestic view. It is located at a distance of 9 km from Munnar. The waterfalls and the surrounding areas are one of the most important tourist attractions and the place is ideal for trekking and mountain walks. It is one of the important tourist places to visit in Munnar.
Lock Heart Gap
Lock Heart Gap is also one of the major tourist attractions in Munnar. The place is located in the midst of mountains and the place is cool, serene and offers a majestic view of the mountains and hills surrounding it. Lock Heart Gap is an important tourist spot in Munnar well known for mountain trekking, nature walks, wild life safari and all forms of adventure tourism in Munnar.
Valara Waterfalls
Valara waterfalls are one of the famous waterfalls in Munnar and are on the way to Munnar on the Cochin- Madurai highway. The Valara waterfalls are surrounded by thick forests and the waters cascade down in several steps. Wild animals especially elephants are seen roaming near the waterfalls. Valara waterfalls and the surrounding areas is one of the important picnic sites in Munnar.
Cheeyappara waterfalls
Cheeyappara waterfalls is one of the most important tourist places to visit in Munnar.It is on the way to Munnar on the side of the Cochin -Madurai highway. Cheeyappara waterfalls and its surrounding areas are one of the favorite mountain trekking areas in Munnar. The waters cascade down in seven steps and are a majestic sight to watch. It is one of the best picnic spots in Munnar.
Anayirankal
Anayirankal has become an import tourist attraction and picnic spot in Munnar due to the Anayirankal dam and the vast expanse of tea plantations and the evergreen forests surrounding it.. Elephants can be seen roaming around the area.
Powerhouse Waterfalls
Powerhouse waterfalls is another famous waterfall in Munnar and is located on the way to Thekkady, 18 km from Munnar. The waters cascade from over a height of 2000 meters from the sea level and the area is surrounded by deep forests. Tourists are seen visiting this waterfalls and the place offers a strategic view of the western ghat mountain ranges. Powerhouse waterfalls is one of the important places to visit in Munnar.
Eravikulam national park is located at a distance of 15 km from Munnar and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr an endangered species of mountain goats seen only in Munnar. The park covers an area of 97 sq km and is famous for the blue Neelakurinji flower that blossoms once every 12 years. Wild elephants and lion tailed monkeys can frequently be seen roaming freely in the park The Anamudi peak, the highest peak in Kerala and one of the most important tourist attractions in Munnar is also located here.
Anamudi Peak
Anamudi peak, located within the Eravikulam National Park is the highest peak (2695) in Kerala and is the highest peak south of the Himalayas. The slopes abound in rare flora and fauna. The Atlas moth, the largest moth in the world can also be seen here. Mountain trekking facilities are available and tourists are allowed to go up to the foot of the peak.Anamudi peak is one of the important tourist places to visit in Munnar.
Mattupetty Dam
Mattupetty dam is one of the earliest dams to be built in the country and is one of the most well known tourist attractions of Munnar. It is one of the most favorite picnic spots in Munnar. Located at a distance of 10 km from Munnar, it is one of the best places where boating facilities and horse riding facilities in Kerala are available. Families with children are frequently seen taking boat rides.
Echo Point
The place derives the name “echo point” as we can hear the echo of any sound that one makes. The echo phenomenon has made it one of the most important tourist attractions in Munnar. It is located at a distance of 15 km from Munnar and the area abounds in scenic beauty. Tourists visiting Munnar make it a point to visit this famous tourist destination in Munnar.
Top Station
Top station is the highest point in Munnar and is located at a distance of 37 km from Munnar. It is “must see” tourist destination in Munnar and even in Kerala. Conveyance facilities are available and buses ply from Munnar and take over an hour to reach the spot. The Neelakurinji flower that blossoms once in every twelve years can also be seen at the top station
Kundala Dam / Lake
The Kundala Lake is set amidst deep forests and is one of the most scenic places in Munnar. Kundala Lake has one of the best boating facilities available in Munnar and several tourists come to enjoy boat rides in this lake. It is located at a distance of 20 km from Munnar. It is one of the important places to visit in Munnar and is home to the best golf course in Munnar and one of the best golf course in Kerala. Though the golf course is owned by the Tata tea company tourists are seen playing golf here.
Atukkad Waterfalls
This waterfall located at a distance of 5 km from Munnar is set in the midst of deep forests. There is a pathway and one can drive up to the foot of the waterfalls. Atukkad waterfalls is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Munnar and tourists make it a point to visit this majestic spot.
Marayoor
Marayoor is home to the famous sandal wood forests of Kerala. The Marayoor sandal wood forests are located at a distance of 40 km from Munnar town and are the only place in Kerala with natural growth of sandal wood trees. Within the sandal wood forests are the remnants of the Stone Age civilization. There is also a sandalwood factory run by the forest department, government o Kerala. The sandal wood forests in Munnar are a famous tourist attraction in Munnar and, for the convenience of tourists there is also a children’s park within the forest.
Kolukkamalai Tea Estate
This tea factory is one of the most famous tea factories in Munnar as it is located at a height of 7130 feet above sea level. This tea factory is a favourite tourist destination in Munnar as one can have a majestic view of the Western Ghats from the tea factory premises
Blossom Garden
Blossom Garden is one of the best flower gardens in Munnar and one can see several varieties of rare flowers that are not seen in other parts of Kerala. Tourists in large numbers are seen with families going through the garden
Pothamedu
Pothamedu is located at a distance of 6 km from Munnar and is one of the most important places to visit in Munnar. Located at a distance of 6 km from Munnar, Pothamedu offers a majestic view of the hills, mountains, valleys and besides the tea, coffee and the cardamom plantations in Munnar. Pothamedu is a famous tourist destination offering scope of adventure tourism, mountain walks and trekking in Munnar.
Devikulam
Devikulam is a well known hill station in Munnar with velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and cool mountain air. Devikulam is one of the “must see places” in Munnar and has the Sita Devi lake that is a famous tourist spot that offers excellent opportunities for fishing. The lake and the surrounding areas are one of the best picnic spots in Munnar. Devikulam is located at a distance of 7 km from Munnar
Pallivasal
Pallivasal is a famous tourist attraction in Munnar known for its scenic beauty and the cool and serene ambiance. Located at a distance of 8 km from Munnar it is the place of the 1st hydroelectric project in Kerala
Attukal
Attukal is a tourist destination in Munnar known for its waterfalls and the rolling hills that present a majestic view. It is located at a distance of 9 km from Munnar. The waterfalls and the surrounding areas are one of the most important tourist attractions and the place is ideal for trekking and mountain walks. It is one of the important tourist places to visit in Munnar.
Lock Heart Gap
Lock Heart Gap is also one of the major tourist attractions in Munnar. The place is located in the midst of mountains and the place is cool, serene and offers a majestic view of the mountains and hills surrounding it. Lock Heart Gap is an important tourist spot in Munnar well known for mountain trekking, nature walks, wild life safari and all forms of adventure tourism in Munnar.
Valara Waterfalls
Valara waterfalls are one of the famous waterfalls in Munnar and are on the way to Munnar on the Cochin- Madurai highway. The Valara waterfalls are surrounded by thick forests and the waters cascade down in several steps. Wild animals especially elephants are seen roaming near the waterfalls. Valara waterfalls and the surrounding areas is one of the important picnic sites in Munnar.
Cheeyappara waterfalls
Cheeyappara waterfalls is one of the most important tourist places to visit in Munnar.It is on the way to Munnar on the side of the Cochin -Madurai highway. Cheeyappara waterfalls and its surrounding areas are one of the favorite mountain trekking areas in Munnar. The waters cascade down in seven steps and are a majestic sight to watch. It is one of the best picnic spots in Munnar.
Anayirankal
Anayirankal has become an import tourist attraction and picnic spot in Munnar due to the Anayirankal dam and the vast expanse of tea plantations and the evergreen forests surrounding it.. Elephants can be seen roaming around the area.
Powerhouse Waterfalls
Powerhouse waterfalls is another famous waterfall in Munnar and is located on the way to Thekkady, 18 km from Munnar. The waters cascade from over a height of 2000 meters from the sea level and the area is surrounded by deep forests. Tourists are seen visiting this waterfalls and the place offers a strategic view of the western ghat mountain ranges. Powerhouse waterfalls is one of the important places to visit in Munnar.
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