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Anamudi Peak lies to the interior of the Eravikulam National Park. This national park is at a peak of 2695 m, and it towers the sanctuary in grandiose pride. This ...
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Anamudi Peak lies to the interior of the Eravikulam National Park. This national park is at a peak of 2695 m, and it towers the sanctuary in grandiose pride.
This hill is opulent in various kinds of flora and fauna and is very well known for possessing endangered animals. Anamudi peak shelters many animals as it resembles the original abode for the animals with its dense forests. Nilgiri languors, leopards, tigers, and macaques are found here.
This is a perfect place for trekking as enough facilities are arranged here for the tourists and they are permitted to go on foot to Anamudi.
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Wildlife
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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a prominent reserve extending to an area of more than 90 sq km, and came to recognition as a world life sanctuary in 1984. Chinnar Wildlife ...
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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a prominent reserve extending to an area of more than 90 sq km, and came to recognition as a world life sanctuary in 1984.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is in the Western Ghats in the rain shadow region. Chinnar receives only 48 days rain in a year during the months of October and November, that too when the northeast monsoons have set.
The giant grizzled squirrel, tigers, gaur, spotted deer, kraits, turtles, vipers, black eagles, cormorants, spectacled cobras, and many more species observe this sanctuary as their home.
This is also an ideal place for boating as well as trekking. It has variety of trees.
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Echo point is situated at 15km from Munnar and is an admirable adventure destination for the tourists. Some of the popular activities in this picturesque destination among the explicit views ...
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Echo point is situated at 15km from Munnar and is an admirable adventure destination for the tourists. Some of the popular activities in this picturesque destination among the explicit views of the lush green hills are trekking and nature walks.
An appropriate place to disembark for some time, shriek and scream and enjoy the pleasure of your voice coming back. This is best enjoyed by the youngsters.
With a panoramic view, clean mountain air, mist clad hills makes this place worth visiting. The silence is simply disturbed by the visitors at echo point for few seconds and once again everything is normal.
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Fun & Entertainment
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High Range Club is in Kerala for many years and even today it is retaining its ambience. The club membership is in the hands of corporate planters of Munnar. The ...
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High Range Club is in Kerala for many years and even today it is retaining its ambience. The club membership is in the hands of corporate planters of Munnar. The high range club is associated with other 41 clubs in the country and also with 2 overseas clubs.
There are various activities offered in this club to be explored even within the proximity of the club. It has well maintained golf courses and golf gear is supplied on request. Two tennis courts, billiard rooms, one squash court, cards room, table tennis room, library facilities and an equipped gym with steam bath facility attached.
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Kolukkumalai tea estate is 35 km from Munnar. This is on a precipitous ridge above the scorching plains of Tamilnadu. This is the highest reputed tea estate at approximately 8000 ...
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Kolukkumalai tea estate is 35 km from Munnar. This is on a precipitous ridge above the scorching plains of Tamilnadu. This is the highest reputed tea estate at approximately 8000 feet above the sea level. It takes 90 minutes from Munnar to reach this tea estate.
It produces excellent flavorsome teas and is publicized as the world highest tea production. Besides tea, Kolukkumalai is prominent for it panoramic views, and rugged mountains.
On clear nights Kodaikanal is visible from this estate.
The rejuvenating fresh air is a blessing in this place but life is very simple. Their world revolves around their homes and work.
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Getaway
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Marayoor is a distinct place with enchanting beauty and culture. Sandal wood, paddy, rocky hills, rivers, cave temples, waterfalls, and many more make Marayoor an unforgettable place. It is located ...
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Marayoor is a distinct place with enchanting beauty and culture. Sandal wood, paddy, rocky hills, rivers, cave temples, waterfalls, and many more make Marayoor an unforgettable place. It is located 40 km from Munnar.
Marayoor is opulent with natural beauty as well as wildlife. This place proclaims to be of the Stone Age civilization. Its caves, engravings, rich heritage are evidences of its past wealth.
Traveling Marayoor is like passing the history with nature and adventure. It is yet a pristine place than Munnar as this is not frequently visited by the tourists.
There are enough accommodation facilities, vehicles, tour guides and good and delicious food available.
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Architectural
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Mattupetti dam is approximately 13 km from Munnar in Kerala. This dam is situated at an altitude of 1700m above the sea level. This is highly famous for the Indo-Swiss ...
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Mattupetti dam is approximately 13 km from Munnar in Kerala. This dam is situated at an altitude of 1700m above the sea level. This is highly famous for the Indo-Swiss live stock projects. This is a special place where we can see hundred ranges of high yielding cattle nurtured.
The tourists are permitted to see three cattle sheds at the farm out of the eleven cattle sheds. The Mattupetti dam as well the lake is at close proximity from the farm and is a very charming picnic spot.
The Kundala tea plantations and the lake are exotic attractions of the nearby area. Idukki offers boating facilities, speed launch as well as slow speed motor boats on hire.
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Miscellaneous
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Mattupetti is notable for its Indo Swiss live farms, where many superior ranges of cattle are taken care and nurtured. Mattupetti Indo Swiss farm is open from morning to evening ...
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Mattupetti is notable for its Indo Swiss live farms, where many superior ranges of cattle are taken care and nurtured. Mattupetti Indo Swiss farm is open from morning to evening for the tourists to visit it.
This farm is well looked after, as it is abundantly rich in nature. In fact, it is believed to be the nature’s paradise with Mattupetti Lake being snuggled close on the Idukki hills, which is extraordinarily a nature opulent district of Kerala.
Cochin international airport is the nearest airport at a distance of 130 km, the Kottayam railway station is 142 km from Munnar and Mattuppetti is 13 km from Munnar by road.
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Wildlife
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The Eravikulam National Park was created to preserve the Nilgiri Tahr, a rare species of the wild goats found only in the south of the Himalayas. This park is abundantly ...
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The Eravikulam National Park was created to preserve the Nilgiri Tahr, a rare species of the wild goats found only in the south of the Himalayas.
This park is abundantly rich with shola forests and grasses, and is yet fairly new as it was after construction in 1978. The park is sited in the Idukki district. It is located on the borders of Kerala and Tamilnadu.
The history says that during the British rule, this region was owned by Rajamalai and Eravikulam, and then it was given to Kannan Deven Hills for tea plantation. Later it was declared as sanctuary and was founded in 1975 and upgraded as national park in 1978.
Some of the animals spotted here are Elephant, Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri marten, small-clawed otter and a rare tiger or leopard and the Nilgiri wood pigeon.
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Adventure
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Rock climbing is rightly done as places in and around Munnar is ideal for such activities. Extreme sports lovers can enjoy the rock faces and daring youngsters can enjoy their ...
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Rock climbing is rightly done as places in and around Munnar is ideal for such activities. Extreme sports lovers can enjoy the rock faces and daring youngsters can enjoy their venture by rock climbing and rappelling.
The invigorating rock climbing sessions is conveniently possible with the assistance of the tourism promoters as they offer details regarding the depth and its dangers. Walking or bicycling setting off for a stroll gives an appetite to explore this unique and serene place amidst the foothills.
More than a venture it is a pleasure to go for rock climbing in the steep hills and aroma of tea.
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Wildlife
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The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located in Kerala in the Ernakulam district. This sanctuary is also referred as Thattekad. It is a paradise for passionate bird watchers and is ...
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The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located in Kerala in the Ernakulam district. This sanctuary is also referred as Thattekad. It is a paradise for passionate bird watchers and is also a lovely abode to many animals and reptiles.
The best months for visiting this sanctuary are November to June as migratory birds arrive from the north.
Some of the rare species of birds are Malabar grey hornbill, crested serpent eagle, crimson throated barber, peninsular bay owl, rose billed roller, fairy bluebird, great Indian hornbill, and many more to captivate the visitors.
Vehicles are not permitted, exploring with a guide is best. The animal rehab centre and the Taxidermic Museum are great attractions.
The timings open for visitors are 8 am to 6 pm.
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Religious
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The Christ Church is situated in a spectacular place in Munnar. This church is significant as it is constructed nearly 110 years. This Christ Church of Munnar is divine even ...
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The Christ Church is situated in a spectacular place in Munnar. This church is significant as it is constructed nearly 110 years.
This Christ Church of Munnar is divine even today. It was built by the British tea planters. It reflects the poise of construction and the holiness is felt at the entrance of the church. It looks magnificent with stain glass windows and is very beautiful amidst the thronging natural beauty.
The sanctity of the Christ Church is unspoiled as it is far away from the busy city life and visitors love to admire the church and its peaceful atmosphere.
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Scenic
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Top Station is 41 km from Munnar, and is appropriately named. This is the main abode to the highest tea plantations of India. It takes one hour to reach Top ...
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Top Station is 41 km from Munnar, and is appropriately named. This is the main abode to the highest tea plantations of India. It takes one hour to reach Top Station from Munnar.
It is located on the borders of both the states, Kerala as well as Tamilnadu and dictates an absolute panoramic view. Tourists keep visiting top station as it is in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu and Idukki district of Kerala. It is at an altitude of 1700 meters.
This area is famous for exceptional flowers such as Neelakurinji flowers. Buses ply frequently between Munnar and Top Station.
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