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Mattuppety
15 kms away from Munnar, 1700 mts above sea level, Mattuppety is a place nobody missed to visit while on a trip to Munnar. The indo Swiss project, devoted to the improvement of the cattle breed functions here. 13 kms – long Mattuppety lake has a lot of vistas or fun and frolic.
Ramakkalmedu
About 16 kms from Nedumkandam on Munnar – Thekkady route this hamlete bordering Tamil Nadu gives a vantage view of legendary Madurai plains. The wind Energy station of Kerala is to come up here.
Thattekkad
Thattekkad, a peninsula known for its globally acclaimed bird sanctuary. The sanctuary, 54 kms off Kochi city, hosts a wide variety of avain species like Ceylion Frongmouth, Rosebilled Roller and bleu – winged parakeet.
Valara
10 kms off Adimali on the Kochi – Madurai highway, Valara hosts a chain o waterfalls in the backdrop of thick green forest. The hospitable KTDC motel is there to receive you.
Vandanmedu
20 kms off Thekkady – vandamedu is the wonde
Chithirapuram
His Highness Maharaja Chithira Thirunal’s gift to the highlands is just 10 kms off Munnar. The places still excuse q wild charm with sleepy little cottages and regal bungalows.
Peerumedu
Clouds touch gently on the peaks that flank the verdant slopes of peerumedu. Richwith mile upon mile of plantations falling away in precise steps. On a fairly warm day the mercury reads between five to ten degree Celsius. Little wonder then. That the former Rajas of Travancore sought this tiny hill station out as their summer resort.
Kuttikkanam The land of lush green carpet of tea plantation, lofty peaks and streams, The place is adored By Rani Sethu Lakshmi Bhai’s summer abode. KTDC’s sabala keeps you cool on sunny days.
Vagamon A place blessed with the holly presence of hermits with European legacies. The Meditation Top gives you the heavenly tranquility.
Thomankuthu
Thommankuthu is a chain of cascades 15 kms off Thodupuzha. The place is fit for one-day picnics.
Cheeyappara
Cheeyappara a 110 m drop of water, greets visitors to this spot on the Kochi – Madurai highway. A misty spray cools all vehiles that cross this spot on the road.
Ervaikulam
Eravikulam National park, the second prominent National park in Kerala, is situated is Devikulam tault of idukki district. The park is originally meant to prodect the Nilagiri Tahr, an endangered species. the park which covers on area of 97 sq. km of rolling grass land and rocky peaks, is breathtakingly beautiful and akin to the Alps. Anamudi (2694 mts), the highest peak in the south lies in the Eravikulam National Park.
Chinnar
60 kms north of Devikulam, sprawls the Chinnar wildlife sanctuary. With its distinct flora and fauna this virgin rain forest presents you the best of the tropics. An exquisite sandal wood forest near by is an added attraction. Squirrel (last woeld wide count – less than 200) and the star Tortoise; in additation to a large population of Guar. It is the ideal place to see ‘march past’ of Bison herd.
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