Excursion in Munnar
Pothamedu
(6 km from Munnar):Pothamedu 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 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.
Pallivasal (8 km from Munnar): This is the venue of the first Hydro
Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immense scenic beauty.
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.
Trekking areas: Anamudi Rajamala
Power House Waterfalls (18 km from Munnar): This waterfall on the way
to Thekkady from Munnar cascades down a steep rock 2000 m 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 (20 km from Munnar): Kundala is a picturesque town on the way
to Top Station. The Golf Course which belongs to Tata Tea Ltd. is located here.
The Kundala artificial dam is another attraction. Aruvikkad Waterfall is also
near Kundala.
Visiting time: 07:00 - 18:00 hrs. Entry passes are available at the office
of the ACF or the Check Post Information Counter.
Valara (10 km from Adimali on the Kochi - Madurai highway): Valara has
a chain of waterfalls surrounded by thick green forests.
High Range Club: Charmingly colonial in style, this clubhouse built of
wicker and teak still serves as a social centre for the far-flung farmers of
the region around Munnar. The club houses an elegant lounge and dining room,
the obligatory gentlemen's bar, a billiards room, a library etc. Entry is limited
to members only.
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