
Munnar Kerala India - Tea Gardens
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Southern part of the Indian subcontinent.
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Munnar
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. Munnar is situated at the
confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.
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.
Pothamedu is located 6 km
from Munnar and 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 is located (7 km
from Munnar) is 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 is 8 km from Munnar
is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place
of immense scenic beauty.
Attukal is 9 km from Munnar
is 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 is 10 km from Munnar
is 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 makes an excellent picnic spot and
trekking point.
Chithirapuram,10 km from Munnar
is known for sleepy little cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts,
Chithirapuram still exudes an old world charm. Home of the Pallyvasal
Hydel Power Project, this hill town is also famous for its picturesque
tea plantations.
Mattupetty
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, slow speedboat and motorboats are available on hire.
Lock Heart Gap 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.
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 Station from Munnar.
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