NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

We believe that travel is all about cultivating new experiences – ones that stay with you long after your trip. That’s exactly what you can expect here. Perhaps it’s the natural beauty that surrounds us, the adventures available, or maybe it’s the sense of contentment you feel throughout every season here.

Munnar is one of the most beautiful and popular hill-stations of Kerala. Munnar is also blessed with natural view-points apart from the tea-plantations. The idyllic hill station Munnar – famous for its tea estates, exotic lush greenery and craggy peaks, is located in the Western Ghats, in the state of Kerala.

Munnar offers a lot to explore the mountains, the streams, the waterfalls, valleys, the colonial bungalows, the wildlife sanctuaries, the hamlets, the flora and fauna and more. Apart from the scenic beauties, Munnar is a great place for trekking and picnicking. It has a wide variety of flora and fauna. The visitor is greeted with miles and miles of unending tea plantations on entry into Munnar. It makes the feeling of seeing a wide green carpet. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji a flower which bathes the hills in blue colour once in twelve years. Government of Kerala declared Munnar as tourism spot in 2000. Most inhabitants of Munnar are tea estate employees or employed in tourism based industry. The 3 mountain streams joining together here are Madurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. The Eravikulam National Park, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and tea plantations are its major attractions.

Eravikulam national park

The most sought after destination in Munnar is the Eravikulam National Park, the first of its kind in Kerala, where the endangered Nilgiri Thar

is protected. Spread over 97 sq. km., this park holds the largest viable population of Tahr, several other species of rare animals, birds and butterflies.

The park offers a magnificent view of the tea plantations and also of the rolling hills caressed by blankets of mist. The park becomes a hot destination when the hill slopes get covered in a carpet of blue, resulting from the flowering of Neelakurinji.

It is a plant endemic to this part of the Western Ghats which blooms once in twelve years

Mattupetty

Mattupetty is among the most visited destinations in the tourist hotbed of Munnar. It is a beautiful picnic spot that regularly attracts visitors. People love visiting the dam and lake here and families can regularly be seen enjoying a fine afternoon in the area. The view of the valley from here is breath-taking and one gets to simply relax and enjoy the beautiful weather.

The lush green tea plantations and forests in and around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and host a large number of unique bird species. The District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC), Idukki provides boating facilities at Mattupetty Dam that are loved by all our visitors. The drive up the location itself is cherished by all who embark upon it, as the mist-covered valleys rising to meet you are a truly awe-inspiring sight.

Echo Point in Munnar

We all love places and experiences where we can reconnect with the child inside us. The childlike enthusiasm with which all our guests yell to their hearts content at this wonderful location is a truly endearing sight.

About 15 km from Munnar lies the famous Echo Point. Popular for its natural echo phenomenon, one can always see the area full of eager visitors throughout the year. At an altitude of about 600 ft, people love taking a walk in the lush greenery surrounding the place. It is an ideal picnic spot.

People usually come across Echo Point while making the trip to Top Station, the highest point (1700m) in Munnar, on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road. Here the clouds seem like they are just an arm’slength away and one gets a brilliant view of the valley below. This is also a prime viewing spot for the Neelakurinji (Strobilantheskunthianus), flowers which bloom once every twelve years.

Kundala Town in Munnar

While traversing the swaying uphill route to Top Station, a pit stop at beautiful Kundala Town can be a refreshing experience. The gigantic Kundala Tea Plantations, Kundala Lake, a golf course run by Tata Tea Ltd. and the Kundala Artificial Dam are some of the main attractions. It is the perfect spot to catch your breath and soak in some of the finest visuals in the Munnar region.

Rajamala Hills

People flock to Rajamala to watch the NilgiriTahr in its natural habitat but it is the intrinsic beauty of the destination that makes you wish you never leave. Rajamala is among the finest Hill Stations in Idukki, located around 15 km from Munnar. You’re surrounded by what seems like a lush green carpet on all sides. Rare flora and fauna abound along with some of the finest trekking trails in the area. These take you to some of the most wonderful vantage points in the district where the entire valley seems to open up on command.

Vattavada

Most locations in Munnar are generally known for their slopes, rare fauna and a wonderful view of the valley. Vattavada, however, is known for its vegetables. These terraced slopes and valleys, located 45 km to the east of Munnar, contain some of the finest crops and produce in all of Kerala.

Situated 6500 ft. above sea level, people visit this exceptional destination in large numbers. It is known for its equable climate and is blessed with abundant sunlight throughout the year. The slopes of the multi-coloured vegetable fields are dotted with various forest patches. One can see beautiful trees like Eucalyptus and Conifers in these parts. You can also observe some rare butterfly species here, fluttering around in various hues and sizes.

Meesapulimala

The beauty of Meesapulimala has to be enjoyed through trekking. The 8 kilometre long trek from the Rhodovalley, 15 kilometres from Munnar town, offers the trekkers breathtaking views of the grasslands, rainforests and wildlife present at the high altitude. Rhodovalley is named thus due to the red rhododendron trees, which bloom here.

Though the trek is long, it is average. The treks start from the campsite at the base of the first hill. From here it continues on to the mesmerizing forests of the Shola grassland. The trail begins to get a little steep, just about 10 minutes from start. In no time you would be at the peak of the first of the eight hills. From the cloud-kissed mountain tops, you would get a picturesque view of Munnar and Surianelli towns.

Descending the hill would require you to cross the beautiful Anayairankal lake. If lucky, the wildlife of the Shola forests may come out and give you a welcoming sight, by the time you reach the seventh peak. On reaching the eighth and the final peak, the Meesapulimala peak, even though tired you would feel refreshed and excited to see the breathtaking views

Pothamedu

Pothamedu is the ideal location to avail an enchanting glimpse of the sprawling hills of Munnar. Located 6 km from Munnar in Idukki district of Kerala, it offers a panoramic view of Munnar’s tea, coffee and cardamom plantations. Trekking enthusiasts and explorers yearning for an exhilarating ramble up the misty peaks will find their heart’s desire fulfilled. The rolling hills, the verdant plantations and the breath-taking scenery all make it the perfect spot for every sightseer.

Tea museum

Tata Tea established a Tea Museum in 2005 which has photographs and machineries, which chronicle the journey of tea in the area. The museum set up at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea ensures that the legacy of those who worked hard to ensure the tea plantations survived this long is recognised publicly.