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..

DISTANCE CHART FROM MUNNAR

Munnar being among the famous places in Kerala has always been the favorite holiday destination for the tourists. The place attracts people round the globe to its fascinating valleys, misty mountains, verdant valleys and emerald green tea leaves. The tourism is doing its best to provide the best travel services to the city.
You can opt for travelling through air, trains and even through roads. The nearest airports are Coimbatore and Cochin airport. Cochin airport being 100 km from Munnar will lead you to the town after a drive of 3.5 hours. And Coimbatore airport will make you drive 167km to Munnar in approximately 5 hours. The nearest railway stations are also in Coimbatore and Ernakulum. The following journey will have to be covered up by road only.
Munnar Distance Chart :
          From Munnar

 No Place            Distance
 1 Kumarakom 156 km
 2 Kozhikode 289 km
 3 Kovalam          318 km
 4 Kottayam         142 km
 5 Kollam             372 km
 6 Kappad           305 km
 7 Kanyakumari 424 km
 8 Kannur            382 km
 9 Kaladi             100 km
10 Guruvayoor 175 km
11 Cochin           130 km
12 Bekel              461 km
13 Alleppey         192 km
14 Palakkad         226 km
15 Sulthanbathery 456 km
16 Thekkady        100 km
17 Trissur             146 km
18 Trivandrum 302 km

The Munnar distance from near by places can also easily be carried out through road. From Bangaloreand Chennai there are many direct flights to both the airports. Kumarakom can be approached from Munnar with many of the private and government owned buses. Being at a distance of 156 km, a relaxing drive of 3.5 to 4 hours can make you visit the place. You can even drive yourself or hire a cab to make your trip. The place is famous for the houseboats and backwaters in Kerala.

Thekkady is only 100 km from Munnar. The travelling revenue are same through cabs or buses and are hardly 3 hours drive from the city heart. The places like Trivandrum on a distance of 302 km, alleppey 192 km, kollam 372 km, kovalam 318 km and Chennai can be visited in the sequence as Ernakulum-Munnar-alleppy-Trivandrum-kanyakumari-Chennai. This can be the best way you can visit each and every place with the proper series which can even make you enjoy the vacations with proper rest.
We can provide you the desired package for visiting all these places in best possible manner. Munnar distance to other places makes it even desirable to roam about the nearby places.

MORE PHOTOS......

MUNNAR TEA ESTATE

WORKERS PLUCKING TEA LEAVES

MISTY MORNING

ROAD TO MUNNAR

One of the most popular hill stations in India, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 Mts above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India

DESTINATION MUNNAR

Munnar hills are situated at an altitude of 5000 to 8000 Ft above sea level.
This beautiful 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 Holiday Destination in South India.
Munnar, also known as the Kashmir of South India is a peaceful hill station with its impeccable beauty has become the most sought after destination for a holiday. Munnar consists of vast sloping areas of tea, most of which mostly are owned by Tata Tea. Coffee and cardamom plantations give it a simplistic and smooth appearance. Munnar is a perennial favourite of Indian honeymooners.

MUNNAR-MATUPATTY DAM

The beautiful hill station of Mattupetty is a 13 km drive away from Munnar. The Mattupetty Lake and Dam is enroute to Top Station and is situated at an altitude of 1700 m. You will often see people enjoying a lazy picnic here. Visitors love the panoramic view of the dam surrounded by wooden hills and tea plantations. 

Boating is a popular activity here. The DTPC (District Tourism Promotion Council) Idukki has good facility for boating and has a fleet of speed boats, row boats and pedal boats.

You will love trekking in the Shola forests around Mattupetty which is also home to a variety of birds. Walk along small streams and follow its meandering path till it falls down the hillside as a waterfall. The hill-side is dotted with pretty waterfalls that add to the attraction of the place.