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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