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Munnar
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 Munnar
is one of the most beautiful
hill stations of the southern
Indian state of Kerala.
Located in the hill ranges
of Kerala 1600 m above
the sea, where three mountain
streams - Mudrapuzha,
Nallathanni and Kundala
- come together, Munnar
is a vision in green.
Some of the highest tea
estates in Kerala can
be seen in Munnar, as
the hills surrounding
this scenic town are carpeted
with tea bushes, spice
plantations and greenery.
There are also opportunities
for nature walks, trekking
and bird watching tours
in Munnar.
This
is a perfect place for
trekking. Tea and coffee
plantation further add
to the beauty of the hill
station.
Tourist
attractions in Munnar
 There
are wide range of tourist
attractions including
Mattupetty, Devikulam,
Attukal, etc.
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in Munnar:
Mattupetty
: Located at
a hight of 1700 m above
sea level, the lake and
dam of Mattupetty is a
beautiful picnic spot.
It is also famous for
its highly specialized
diary farm - a joint venture
of India and Switzerland.
There are around 100 varieties
of high yielding cattle
are reared here.
Devikulam
: At a distance
of 7 km from Munnar, Devikulam
is an idyllic hill station
with its velvet lawns,
exotic flora and fauna
and the cool mountain
air is a rare experience
you can feel here. The
Sita Devi Lake with its
mineral waters and picturesque
surroundings is a good
picnic spot.
Pallivasal
: Pallivasal
is the venue of the first
Hydro Electric Project
in Kerala and a place
of immense scenic beauty,
situated at a distance
of 8 km from Munnar.
Eravikulam
National Park :
Eravikulam National Park
is located at a distance
of 15 km from Munnar in
the state of Kerala. The
97 sq. km. park is situated
in the Devikulam Taluk
and is home to the Nilgiri
Tahr. Originally established
to protect the Nilgiri
tahr (Nilgiri Ibex), the
Eravikulam National Park
is situated in the Devikulam
Taluk of the Idukki District.
Malankara
Reservoir
: Located about
6 kms from Thodupuzha
on the Thodupuzha - Moolavattom
road, this artificial
lake is accessible by
road. The reservoir is
ideal haunt for the tourists
looking for boating and
fishing
Lock
Heart Gap : This
is an ideal place for
adventure tourism and
trekking, located about
13 kms from Munnar. The
fresh mountain air, the
mist-clad hills and panoramic
view make it worthy of
a visit.
Attukal
: Attukal is
about 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
treks.
Nyayamakad
: Located between
Munnar and Rajamala, at
a distance of 10 kms form
Munnar, Nyayamakad is
a land of breathtaking
waterfalls. The waters
cascade down a hill from
a height of about 1600
m. The enticing surroundings
makes an excellent picnic
spot and trekking point.
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