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Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1600 m above 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. Among the exotic
flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This
flower that 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.

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Pothamadu(6 km from Munnar)
Pothaamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in
Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenary here are ideal
for trekking and long mountain walks
Devikulam(7 km from Munnar)

This idyllic hill stations 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 (8 km from Munnar)

This is the venue of the first Hydro electric Project in Kerala and a place of immense
scenic beauty
Attukal (9 km 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 treaks.
Nyayamakad(10km from Munnar)

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 make an excellent picnic spot and trekking point.

Chithirapuram(10 km from Munnar):

With its sleepy little cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts, Chithirapuram still
exudes an old-world charm.Home of the Pallivasal Hydel Power Project, this hill town is
also famous for its picturesque tea plantations.

Mattupetty(13 km from Munnar):

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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. Visitors are allowed into 3 of the 11 cattle sheds at the farm.
Visiting time: 0900-1100 hrs and 1400-1530 hrs. Rate Rs.5 per head.
Telephone:0486-530389.
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 and motorboats are available on hire.
Lock Heart Gap (13km from Munnar):
This is an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking. The fresh mountain air, the
mistclad hills and panoramic view make it worthy of visit.
Rajamala (15km from Munnar):
This is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri tahr. Half the world population of the rare
mountain goat (Hemitragas bylocres) which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here.
The Nilgiri tahrs are today redused to small herds found in the Eravikulam-Rajamala
region. The total number of Nilgiri tahrs in Rajamala is estimated at 1317.
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 Stations from Munnar.
Eravikulam National Park (15 km from Munnar)

The 97 sq. km. park is situated in the Devikulam taluk and is home to the Nilgiri tahr. The
Anamudi peak (2695m) is located in the southern region of the park.

Power House waterfalls (18 km from Munnar)

This waterfall on the way to Thekkady from Munnar cascades down a steep rock, 2000m
above sea level. The spot is enriched with the scenic western mountain ranges, and is
an ideal place for a break on the way to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady.
Kundala (20 km from Munnar)
Kundala is a picturesque town on the way to Top Stations. The Golf Course which
belongs to Tata Tea Ltd. is located here. The Kundala artificial dam is another
attraction.Aruvikkad waterfalls is also near Kundala.

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Anayirankal (22km from Munnar)

It is a lush green carpet of tea plants. A trip on the splendid reservoir is an unforgettable
experience. The Anayirankal Dam is surrounded by the Tata Tea Plantations and
evergreen forests. It is an ideal picnic spot.

Top station (32 km from Munnar)

1700 m above sea level, this is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road. The
rare Nilakurinji (strobilanthus) belongs to this region. This plant blooms wants every 12
years bathing the hill sides in bright blue. Top Station also offers a panoramic view of the
neighboring state of Tamilnadu.
Marayoor (40 km from Munnar)
This is the only place in Kerala that has natural growth of sandal wood trees. The sandal
wood factory of the forest department, the caves (Muniyaras) with murals and relics from
the new stone age civilization and the children's park spread across a hectare of land
under the canopy of a single Banyan tree are of great interest to tourist's. Thoovanam
waterfalls and Rajiv Gandhi National Park are also near by.

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Cheeyappara
The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are located between Nariamangalam and
Adimali on the Kochi Madurai highway. The Cheeyappara waterfalls cascade down in
seven steps. It is a real feast for the eyes. This is also a great place for trekking.
Meenuli
It is noted for two acres of evergreen forests upon a huge Rock. The rock is more than
500 acres in area and is an ideal spot for mountaineering
Chinnar Wild Life Sanctuary (60 km from Munnar)

Situated on the Tamilnadu Boarder, The Chinnar wild life sanctuary is spread across
90.44 Sq.km.

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Munnar

Place

Distance from Munnar

Goa

930 km>

Thekkady

110 km

Chennai

600 km>

Thodupuzha

91 km

Thiruvananthapuram

310 km

Amaravathy Dam

80 km

Kozhikode

89 km

Theni

70 km

Kollam

252 km

Idukki

60 km

Malampuzha

230 km

Chinnar

64 km

Palakkad

226 km

Marayoor

40 km

Alapuzha

200 km

Top station

34 km

Kodaikanal

195 km

Kundala

28 km

Kumarakom

160 km

Anamudi

20 km

Madurai

160 km

Rajamala

15 km

Thrissur

158 km

Mattupetty

13 km

Kottayam

147 km

Devikulam

7 km

Ooty

146 km

Pallivasal

6 km

Palani

122 km

Pothamedu

6 km

Kochi

127 km

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Abad Copper Castle

1600-2500

0486-531201

530633

Best Western Fort Munnar 2300-4500

0484-367740

849311/ 12/ royalgroup@vsnl.com

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B-six Holiday Resort

800-3000

0486-530193

530527

Chalot Gate Resort

2500-3000

557250

Chancellor Resorts

900-2200

849218

Club Mahindra

2000-9500

849227

849224

Edassery East End Hotel

600-1750

530227

530451

Elysium Gardens

350-1500

High Range Club

1284-2295

Hilltop Tourist Home

500-1000

530655

Holiday Inn

550

563204

531348
530333

Hotel Hill View

350-2000

530241

530567

750-1950

530265

530501

Marthoma Retreat

250-1000

Mist Valley Resort

(cottages)

1650

Pooppada Resorts

360-688
500-850

Royal Retreat

700-1950

S N Tourist Home

150-900

Siena Village

1500-2500

elysium@travelskerala.com

530253

Issac's Residency

Riverview Tourist Home

clubmahinra@travelskerala.com

hillviewmnr@travelskerala.com

530313
0484-318664

530708
530523
530736

530440

530240

royalretreat@travelskerala.com

530212
849328

849261/
849461

Spring Dale Resorts

350-900

564268

Star Homes Igloo

825-2000

563207

Status Resorts (cottages)

750-2000

Sterling Resorts

1600-3000

Tea County (KTDC)

1500-3500

530970

530460/
530969

Windermere Resorts

2050-3500

0484-323293

530248

530891

sienavillage@satyam.net.in
www.thesienavillage.com

530688
849224
teacounty@vsnl.com
www.ktdc.com/Teacounty.htm

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