Altitude: 5000 to 8000 ft.
above sea level
Rainfall: 275 cm
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 which 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. Anamudi is
an ideal spot for trekking.
Accessing Munnar Road:
Distance from Munnar to different tourist centres
Goa: 930 km
Chennai: 600 km Kozhikode: 289 km Kollam: 252 km Malampuzha: 230 km
Palakkad: 226 km Alappuzha: 200 km Kodaikanal: 195 km Kumarakom: 160 km
Madurai: 160 km Thrissur: 158 km Kottayam: 147 km Ooty: 146 km Palani: 122
km Thekkady: 110 km Vaiga Dam: 105 km Thodupuzha: 91 km Amaravathy Dam: 80
km Theni: 70 km Idukki: 60 km Chinnar: 60 km Marayoor: 40 km Top Station: 34
km Kundala: 28 km Anamudi: 20 km Rajamala: 15 km Mattupetty: 13 km
Devikulam: 7 km Pallivasal: 6 km Pothamedu: 3 km
In and around
MunnarPothamedu(6 km from Munnar): Pothamedu offers an
excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The
rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal
for trekking and long mountain walks.
Devikulam(7 km from
Munnar): This idyllic hill station 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 treks.
Trekking areas:
Anamudi
Rajamala Power House Waterfalls(18 km from Munnar):
This waterfall on the way to Thekkady from Munnar cascades down a steep rock
2000 m 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 Station. The Golf
Course which belongs to Tata Tea Ltd. is located here. The Kundala
artificial dam is another attraction. Aruvikkad Waterfall is also near
Kundala.
Visiting time: 07:00 - 18:00 hrs. Entry passes
are available at the office of the ACF or the Check Post Information
Counter.
Valara (10 km from Adimali on the Kochi - Madurai
highway): Valara has a chain of waterfalls surrounded by thick green
forests.
High Range Club: Charmingly colonial in style,
this clubhouse built of wicker and teak still serves as a social centre for
the far-flung farmers of the region around Munnar. The club houses an
elegant lounge and dining room, the obligatory gentlemen's bar, a billiards
room, a library etc. Entry is limited to members only.
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