Munnar :
Munnar is 120km a way from Cochin . 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. breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace Sprawling tea plantations, picturebook towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities makes Munnar a tourist destination of Kerala . neelakurinji. This flower bathes the hills in blue every twelve years.
Places to Visit :
Pothamedu - 6 kms from munnar : pothamedu is one of the Major plantation hubs of Munnar .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 kms from munnar : Devikulam is an out-of-the-world experience among exotic flora and fauna, cool mountain air, and velvet lawns 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.
Pallivasal - A place of Natural scenic beauty, Pallivasal is around 8 km away from Munnar. It has the first hydropower project in Kerala
yayamakad - An excellent picnic and trekking point it is 10 kms 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.
Rajamala - 15 kms from munnar : this is the natural habitat of the nilgiri tahr. Half the world population of the rare mountain goat which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here .
Eravikulam National Park - 15 kms from munnar : It is the home of the nilgiri tahr. The anamudi peak (2695 m ) is located in the southern region of the park . Echo Point – It is 15km away from Munnar Here, you can come across natural echo phenomenon and it is one of the major attraction of Munnar .
