Munnar Hill Station - India

This beautiful hill station is popular for its cool climate and tea plantation. This quiet little town boasts of many colonial bungalows,tea factories,wildlife sanctuaries and many lakes. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha,Nallathanni and Kundala. This hill station,located at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level,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 hill station in south india.Munnar,also known as the Kashmir of South India.Dense forests,wildlife sanctuaries and major cash crop plantations cover most of the region.

Attractions:

Potheamedu (6km from Munnar): Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea,coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills,the cool mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks.
Devikulam (7km from Munnar) This small hill station with its velvet lawns,exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air . It is a beautiful place with lot of tea plantations. The Sta Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fishing.
Pallivasal (8km from Munnar) This is the venue of the first Hydro Electric project in Kerala. It is place of immense scenic beauty. On working days it is possible to visit Hydro Electric project.
Attukal (9km from Munnar) 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.
Nayamakad (10km from Munnar): Located beween Munnar and Rajamala,Nyayamakad is a land of scintillating waterfalls. The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters. The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot and ideal trekking point.
Mattupetty Driving through the Kodaikanal Rd,Mauttupetty just 13km from Munnar situated at a height of 1700m. Mattupetty is known for its highly specialised dairy farm. -The Indo Livestock Project. Over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle can be seen here. Mattupetty has a beautiful rose garden. Visitors are allowed into three of the 11 cattle sheds at the farm. Visit time 9 to 11 hrs and 1400-1530hrs. The Mattupetty lake and dam is just a shot distance from the farm,is a very beautiful picnic sport. The sprawling tea plantations and the Kundala lake are other attractions in the vicinity. DTPC Idukki provides boating facilities in the Mattupetty dam. Speed launch,slow speed boat and motor boats are available for hire. The famous Eco point is very near and this scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here.
Chithirapuram (10km from Munnar) A small village with sleepy little cottages,bungalows,old playgrounds and courts. Chithiripuram still reminds us of an old world charm. Home of the Pallyvasal hydel power project,this hill town is also famous for its picturesque tea plantations.
Lock Heart Gap (13km from Munnar) This 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.

Travel Information:

• By Air: Near by airports are at Kochi (130 kms) and Madurai (142 kms)
• By Rail: Nearest railway stations are at Kochi and Kottayam.
• By Road: The place is well connected by a well developed network of road transport.