Friday, January 6, 2012

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

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