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Places to See in and around Munnar:
Breathing
in the crisp, clear and unpolluted air,
relaxing and eating are the added bonuses of
going to Munnar. Getting around the
mountains that surround Munnar is an
experience one cannot miss, not in a million
years.
1. Tata
Tea Museum
Located 2
Km from Munnar Centre on the Nallathany
Road.
Collection
of old bits and pieces from the colonial era
can be seen here. Demonstration of tea
production. Information on machinaries, tea
processing and tea tasting. Photography and
Videography prohibited here.
Working
Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM.
Monday
holiday
Ticket Fee:
Rs 50 for adult, Rs 25 for child
2. CSI
Church
A church
built with stone in 1910. It has fine
stained glass and brass plaques. Above all,
a calm place to pray and meditate.
3.
Devikulam is 7 Km away. Tourists are
attracted to this lake town
4.
Mattupetty is 14 Km away from Munnar.
Mattupetty dam has an agriculture garden on
its banks. Speed boat ride through the dam
is also available.
5.
Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park) is
situated 13 Km away from Munnar on Udumalpet
road (SH17). Trekking here can perhaps give
you a glimpse of Nilgiri Thar, the rarely
seen mountain goat.
Working
Time: 7.00AM to 6.00PM (September to May)
Ticket
Charge: Rs 10 for adults, Rs 5 for children.
Photography / Videography permitted for fee.
6. Top
Station is 40 Km away from Munnar. From
here you can get a spectacular view of the
plains of Tamilnadu. Kundalai Dam is on the
Munnar-Top Station road
7.
Marayoor is about 40 Km away, where
Sandalwood forest, Muniyaras (ancient caves)
and water falls (Thoovanam) are located
8.
Chinnar Wild Sanctuary is 60 Km away
from Munnar on Udumalpet road (SH17).
Elephants, deers, samba etc can be seen from
the watch tower. The tall tower is about 200
meters distance from the check-post. Entry
fee: Rs 15 per person. Visiting time:
07.00AM to 06.00PM
9.
Blossom International Park at Munnar has
an adventure track, 1000-feet long fountain,
roller skates, underground mediation centre
and a beautiful garden.
10.
Anamudi, the highest peak of South India
is close to Munnar and is a great place for
adventurous trekking. |
