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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