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LIST OF HOTELS IN MUNNAR

Royal Retreat Kannan Devan Hills, Munnar, Kerala, India.	Tea County Hill Station Resort KTDC Hill Resort, Munnar, Kerala , India
Hotel HillView Aluva-Munnar Road, Munnar, Kerala, India.	The Siena Village Chinnakanal P.O., Munnar, Kerala, India.
West Wood Hotel Munnar - 685 612, Kerala, India	Abad Copper Castle Hill Valley Resorts Kannan Devan Hills, Munnar, Kerala, India.
T&U Leisure Hotel Mattupetty Road., Munnar, Kerala, India.	Munnar Inn Telephone Office Junction, Munnar, Idukki
C7 hotels Munnar Munnar, Kerala, India.	Olive Brook  Pothamedu, Munnar, Idukki ,Kerala
Chancellor (Ayur County) Chinnakanal P.O., Munnar, Idukki, Kerala, India.	Camelot Resorts Munnar,Kerala
The Tall Trees Munnar Bison Valley Road, Munnar, Kerala, India.	Great Escapes resorts Chinnakanal, Munnar, Kerala, India
Edassery Eastend Edassery Group, Temple Road, Munnar	Hotel Igloo Chithirapuram Cottages, Chithirapuram, Munnar, Kerala, India.
Munnar Tourist Home Bldg No.12/1078, Near Police Station, Munnar, Kerala, India.	Deshadan Mountain Resorts Pothanmedu Village Munnar
Holiday Heaven Resort  Chinnakanal, Munnar-685 618, Kerala, India

BEAUTIFUL PLACES AROUND MUNNAR

Mattupetty                 Loch Heart Gap               Echo Point

Devikulam                    Chitrapuram                   Rajamala

Anayirangal                  Attukal                           Malankara Reservoir

Marayoor                    Eravikulam                      Nyayamakad

Echo Point (15 km from Munnar) 

This scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenominon here. Echo point is on the way to Top Station from Munnar.

Rajamala (15 km from Munnar) 

The natural habitat of the Niligiri tahr , Rajamala is 2695 m above sea level. Half the world's population of the rare mountain goat or tahr which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here.The Nilgiri tahr in Rajamalai are now to be found in small herds found in Eravikulam-Rajamala region. The total number of Niligiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated to be over 1300. Visiting Time : 0700 - 1800 hrs. Visitors are not allowed during the monsoon. Entry Pass : Rs. 10 for adults, Rs. 5 for children below 12 years, Rs. 50 for foreigners. Permitting Authority : Wild Life DFO, Munnar.

Malankara Reservoir (6 kms from Thodupuzha)

Located on the Thodupuzha - Moolavattom road, this artificial lake is accessible by road. The reservoir is ideal for boating and fishing

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.

Nyayamakad (10 km 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 meters. The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot and trekking point

MORE BEAUTIFUL PLACES AROUND MUNNAR

Mattupetty (13 km from Munnar) 

Situated at a height of 1700 m , Mattupetty is famous for its highly specialized dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss live stock project. Over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here. Visitors are allowed into three of the eleven cattle sheds at the farm
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 slow speed motor boats are available on hire

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.




Marayoor (40 kms from Munnar)
This is the only place in Kerala that has a natural growth of sandalwood trees. The sandalwood factory of the forest department, the caves(muniyaras) with the 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 tourists. Thoovanam waterfalls and Rajiv Gandhi National Park are also nearby

    












Lock Heart Gap(13 km from Munnar)

This 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










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 Pallyvasal Hydel Power Project, this hill town is also famous for its picturesque tea plantations.








Anayirangal (22 kms from Munnar )
It's a lush green carpet of tea plants. A trip on the splendid reservoir is an unforgettable experience. The Anayirangal dam is surrounded by Tata Tea plantations and evergreen forests. It is an ideal picnic spot.

TREKKING AREAS AROUND MUNNAR

Sanctuary Visit :

The park is divided into 3 regions - the core area, the buffer area and the tourism area. Visitors are allowed only to the tourism area which is in the Rajamala region. The Nilgiri Tahr can be observed at close quarters here.

Trekking facilities are available here. Tourists are allowed to go on foot up to Anamudi. This is also a place for adventure tourism.

Trekking Areas : Anamudi, Rajamala

.Power House Waterfalls (18 km from Munnar)

The waterfall on the way to Thekkady from Munnar cascades down a steep rock 2000 Mts 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 - Munnar

Kundala is a picturesque place, about 20 km from Munnar on the way to Top Station. It is at a height of 1700 meters above sea level. It is located at a distance of 20 kilometers from Munnar. In Kundala, cherry blossoms appear twice in a year. The famous Neela Kurunji flowers which bloom once in twelve years, bloom in the hills and valleys around Kundala lake.

There is an artificial dam in Kundala which is another major attraction here. It is Asia’s first Arch dam. The boating experience at this dam is a wonderful experience beyond words. Boating facilities namely pedal boats, Kashmiri shikkara boats and row boats are available on rent to make your trip more enjoyable. A Golf Course is also located here which belongs to Tata Tea Ltd. Aruvikkad Waterfall is also situated nearby Kundala. The Sethuparvathi dam built in 1946 as a part of Pallivasal hydroelectric project is a sight to behold.

Munnar is the nearest town to Lake Kundala and is well connected by road transport, mainly buses and taxis. The nearest railway station is either Ernakulam or Kottayam. You can get hired vehicles such as private cabs and taxis from the railway station to reach Lake Kundala.

CSI Christ Church
The British built the Christ Church in 1910 AD. Built of stone, the church is known for its stained glass windows. There are several brass plaques in the church placed in the memory of the tea planters..