A popular hill station in South India, Munnar is situated in Idukki district in Kerala. It is a very popular tourist destination and the bewitching beauty has given this paradise the name "The Kashmir of South India". This hill station, which is camped at the Western Ghats, boasts an altitude of over 6000 ft. above from the sea level. As the place is enriched with large tea plantations, forests, valleys and serene hill ranges, Munnar has always been one of the foremost loved tourist places in Kerala. There are quite a lot to explore in Munnar and let’s go through the main tourist attractions of this tiny small place.
Well, starting the count from ‘Mattupetty’, we have a major picnic spot in the form of Mattupetty Lake and Dam. There are boating facilities in the reservoir and it also offers a great view of tea plantations as well. Mattupetty Dam backs the Kerala state in many ways as the lake supports the flourishing of a large number of wild animals and birds that lives around the place. Placed at a distance of just over 13 km away from Munnar, this water storage caters to the needs of many hydroelectric projects and can be an ideal spot to enjoy the pristine beauty of nature as well. However, the one thing that you should never miss in Mattupetty is its highly specialized dairy farms. Mattupetty’s own ‘Indo Swiss Farm’, by far is the foremost productive project that produces over hundred high quality cattle. The specialized dairy farms here, is believed to have some over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle.
Munnar is also famous for the Neelakurinji flower that blooms once in 12 years. The flowers that massively bloom in the hills is a sight to behold.
Munnar is also famous for the Neelakurinji flower that blooms once in 12 years. The flowers that massively bloom in the hills is a sight to behold.
Rajamala is another beautiful place that should be explored, while you visit Munnar. A natural habitat of Nilgir Tahr, the place is home to numerous rare species of wild animals that can’t be traced easily elsewhere. A part of Eravikulam wildlife sanctuary, however, you can explore only the tourism area of Rajamala region. Well as we mentioned about ‘Eravikulam National Park’ earlier, we have to count this place amongst the places that boasts a rich flora and fauna. Anamudi, which is at a height that peaks close to 2700 meters above from the sea level, has ensured the tag of being the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Well, it is also the highest peak in the entire South India. Adventure lovers would simply fall in love with the trekking experience that this place offers.
The artificial reservoir, ‘Kundala Lake’ is at a distance just over 20 km from Munnar. Most of the tourists, who visits there used to go for Shikara Boat Ride. With an altitude of 1880 meters above from the sea level, the top station offers a beautiful view of Western Ghats and Theni valley. Taking a short drive from Munnar will land you in ‘Echo Point’ and is also an interesting tourist place. The KDHP’s ‘Nullatanni Estate’ is home to the first tea museum of the kind in India. It has been traditionally one of the most favorite tourist destinations in Munnar. ‘Attukad Waterfalls’ is something that can be seen reigning in fully glory after the monsoon period. Blossom Park, Chnnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Marayoor Sandalwood forests, Lakkom waterfalls are some other places that you should explore while you take a visit to Munnar.
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