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Places Around Places Around MunnarMunnar

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Eravikulam (Rajamalai) Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National ParkNational Park 45 mins from Munnar. See Nilgiri Thar 45 mins from Munnar. See Nilgiri Thar

(Hemitragas hylocres) - an endangered (Hemitragas hylocres) - an endangered species of mountain goats, rolling species of mountain goats, rolling grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 sq km in the Rajamalai hills, rare flora sq km in the Rajamalai hills, rare flora and fauna, Atlas moth (largest in the and fauna, Atlas moth (largest in the world), lion-tailed macaque, leopards, world), lion-tailed macaque, leopards, tigers, The Kurichi or Neelakurinji tigers, The Kurichi or Neelakurinji Flowers turn the hills of Rajamalai blue Flowers turn the hills of Rajamalai blue every 12 years. every 12 years.

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The next bloom will be in 2018. The next bloom will be in 2018. One can actually debate if going One can actually debate if going to the high peak just to see some to the high peak just to see some goats is worth all the effort or not. goats is worth all the effort or not. However, the walk along the park However, the walk along the park is very romantic and has some is very romantic and has some breath taking view. breath taking view.

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Anamudi Peak inside Anamudi Peak inside Eravikulam National ParkEravikulam National Park The highest peak (2695 m) south The highest peak (2695 m) south

of the Himalayas, towers over the of the Himalayas, towers over the sanctuary in majestic pride. The sanctuary in majestic pride. The slopes of the hills abound in all slopes of the hills abound in all kinds of rare flora and fauna. The kinds of rare flora and fauna. The Atlas moth, the largest of its kind Atlas moth, the largest of its kind in the world, is a unique in the world, is a unique inhabitant of the park. inhabitant of the park.

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Other rare species of fauna found Other rare species of fauna found here are the Nilgiri Langur, the here are the Nilgiri Langur, the lion-tailed macaque, leopards, lion-tailed macaque, leopards, tigers, etc. An ideal place for tigers, etc. An ideal place for trekking, facilities are provided trekking, facilities are provided here and tourists are allowed to here and tourists are allowed to go on foot up to Anamudi. go on foot up to Anamudi.

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Chinnar Wildlife Chinnar Wildlife SanctuarySanctuary Chinnar wildlife sanctuary is located in Chinnar wildlife sanctuary is located in

the Wester Ghats of Kerala. This wildlife the Wester Ghats of Kerala. This wildlife sanctuary has a large number of plants sanctuary has a large number of plants and animals. This wildlife sanctuary is and animals. This wildlife sanctuary is spread in around 90 km of area. This spread in around 90 km of area. This sanctuary is one of the protected areas sanctuary is one of the protected areas in the western ghats because of its in the western ghats because of its geomorphologic, ecological, cultural geomorphologic, ecological, cultural significance and floral. significance and floral.

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Mattupetti DamMattupetti Dam   

10km from Munnar, this popular 10km from Munnar, this popular picnic spot activities like boating picnic spot activities like boating and horse riding and is a great and horse riding and is a great place to spend the day especially place to spend the day especially if visiting with children. You could if visiting with children. You could take the speed boat ride which is take the speed boat ride which is fantastic. fantastic.

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It costs 300 INR if you have to It costs 300 INR if you have to hire a boat for you alone. The ride hire a boat for you alone. The ride is for 15 minutes. The maximum is for 15 minutes. The maximum capacity is 5 persons and you capacity is 5 persons and you could save some money if you are could save some money if you are a group of 4 to 5. a group of 4 to 5.

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Mattupetti Indo-Swiss Mattupetti Indo-Swiss FarmFarm    Better known as Mattupetti (cattle Better known as Mattupetti (cattle

village), Tamil migrant labourers village), Tamil migrant labourers had once upon a time reared had once upon a time reared cattle here. The cool climate and cattle here. The cool climate and abundance of fodder made it the abundance of fodder made it the ideal location for the Indo-Swiss ideal location for the Indo-Swiss dairy farm. dairy farm.

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Established in 1961, the Kerala Established in 1961, the Kerala Livestock Development Board Livestock Development Board (KLDB) manages this highly (KLDB) manages this highly specialised dairy farm. The dairy specialised dairy farm. The dairy farm is a unique one of its kind farm is a unique one of its kind with more than 100 varieties of with more than 100 varieties of high-yielding cattle being reared. high-yielding cattle being reared.

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Echo PointEcho Point

  15km from Munnar, on the way to 15km from Munnar, on the way to top station from Munnar is a small top station from Munnar is a small lake set amidst rolling hills. Every lake set amidst rolling hills. Every loud call made from a spot on the loud call made from a spot on the lake embankment is returned lake embankment is returned manifold by the echo from the manifold by the echo from the surrounding hills. Young tourists surrounding hills. Young tourists throng to this place to listen to the throng to this place to listen to the echoes of their friendship calls. echoes of their friendship calls.

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Top StationTop Station

37km from Munnar on the Kerala and 37km from Munnar on the Kerala and Tamil Nadu border, has great views of Tamil Nadu border, has great views of the Western Ghats. Top station is the the Western Ghats. Top station is the "top"-tourist attraction. This place gives "top"-tourist attraction. This place gives a real 'above the clouds' experience. a real 'above the clouds' experience. Regular buses go to Top Station (1 hr) Regular buses go to Top Station (1 hr) from Munnar. A jeep costs Rs 400. The from Munnar. A jeep costs Rs 400. The area is known for the Neelakurunji area is known for the Neelakurunji plant, which flowers only once every plant, which flowers only once every twelve years. The flower is violet. twelve years. The flower is violet.

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Kundala LakeKundala Lake

This lake is very beautiful amidst This lake is very beautiful amidst lush jungles. Hiring a pedal boat and lush jungles. Hiring a pedal boat and exploring the lake and its exploring the lake and its surroundings is an awesome surroundings is an awesome experience. Except at the place you experience. Except at the place you hired the boat, don't expect to find hired the boat, don't expect to find humans around the lake as it is humans around the lake as it is surrounded by scenic jungles and surrounded by scenic jungles and hills. hills.

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Atukkad WaterfallsAtukkad Waterfalls

  A scenic waterfalls amidst hills A scenic waterfalls amidst hills and jungles. You can find a road and jungles. You can find a road leading to Atukkad Waterfalls on leading to Atukkad Waterfalls on Kochi road (just about 5 km from Kochi road (just about 5 km from Munnar). This road is very narrow Munnar). This road is very narrow and needs a lot of experience to and needs a lot of experience to drive on. drive on.

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Salim Ali (Thattekkad) Salim Ali (Thattekkad) Bird SanctuaryBird Sanctuary There are woodpeckers, Malabar There are woodpeckers, Malabar

gray hornbills, Ceylon gray hornbills, Ceylon frogmouths, parakeets, and rose-frogmouths, parakeets, and rose-billed rollers. This sanctuary is billed rollers. This sanctuary is located 20km from located 20km from Kothamangalam on the road Kothamangalam on the road between Ernakulam and Munnar. between Ernakulam and Munnar.

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There are basic and mid-range There are basic and mid-range hotels in Kothamangalam and an hotels in Kothamangalam and an Inspection Bungalow in Inspection Bungalow in Boothathankettu. You can take a Boothathankettu. You can take a boat cruise from Boothathankettu boat cruise from Boothathankettu to Thattekkad. Admission to Thattekkad. Admission Foreigners/Indian Rs 40/10. Foreigners/Indian Rs 40/10.

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MarayoorMarayoor

Around 40km from Munnar. It is Around 40km from Munnar. It is the only place in Kerala with the only place in Kerala with natural growth of sandalwood natural growth of sandalwood trees, natural caves with murals, trees, natural caves with murals, and relics from Later Stone Age and relics from Later Stone Age civilisation. civilisation.

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There is a sandalwood factory of There is a sandalwood factory of the Forest Department of Kerala the Forest Department of Kerala and a children's park extending and a children's park extending across one hectare of land under across one hectare of land under the canopy of a single Banyan the canopy of a single Banyan tree, all of which attract tourists tree, all of which attract tourists in large numbers. in large numbers.

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Kolukkumalai Tea EstateKolukkumalai Tea Estate

  At a height of about 7130 ft, this At a height of about 7130 ft, this orthodox tea factory lays claim to orthodox tea factory lays claim to being one of the highest in the being one of the highest in the world. The view of the Western world. The view of the Western Ghats is absolutely enchanting. Ghats is absolutely enchanting.

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Blossom GardenBlossom Garden

Houses many different varities of Houses many different varities of flowers. Tourist will definitely take flowers. Tourist will definitely take away good memories from this away good memories from this place. place.

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Water fallsWater falls   

Check out several natural Check out several natural waterfalls on the way to Munnar. waterfalls on the way to Munnar. These waterfall carry fresh rain These waterfall carry fresh rain water. They provide an excellent water. They provide an excellent place for all tourists to have photo place for all tourists to have photo shootout. shootout.

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Tata Tea Museum'Tata Tea Museum'

Tata Tea Museum'Tata Tea Museum' is located at  is located at the distance of around 2 km on the distance of around 2 km on the Nallathany road, from the Nallathany road, from Munnar. Tourists can see pieces Munnar. Tourists can see pieces of colonial era and old bits of colonial era and old bits collection. Videography and collection. Videography and Photography is strictly prohibited Photography is strictly prohibited here. here.

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This museum remains open from This museum remains open from morning 10’o clock till evening morning 10’o clock till evening 4’o clock every day, besides 4’o clock every day, besides Monday which is an off day. There Monday which is an off day. There is a 50 rupees ticket on the entry is a 50 rupees ticket on the entry for the adults and 25 rupees for the adults and 25 rupees ticket for the children. ticket for the children.

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ChithirapuramChithirapuram

ChithirapuramChithirapuram is located at a distance  is located at a distance of around 10 km from Munnar. of around 10 km from Munnar. Chithirapuram has old playgrounds and Chithirapuram has old playgrounds and courts, bungalows and sleepy little courts, bungalows and sleepy little cottages which all give this place an old cottages which all give this place an old world charm. This town is also famous world charm. This town is also famous for its tea plantations in the world.for its tea plantations in the world.

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