Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Kannan Devan Tea Museum, situated at Nallatanni estate in Munnar, is the first tea museum of its kind in the country. The museum depicts the origin and growth of century-old tea plantation – from a simple tea roller to the present fully automatic tea factory of Mattupetty.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Chinnar wildlife SH 17 in the Marayoor and Kanthalloor Panchayats of Idukki district is an ideal spot for trekking and enjoying wildlife closely. It is the habitat for endangered grizzled giant squirrel in India. It has wide range of mammals like panthers, spotted deer, elephants and tigers. Around 245 species of birds live here.
Marayoor Sandalwood Forests and Dolmens
Marayoor which means hidden land is a gem. It is famed for its sandalwood forests. It is home to rare species of plants and trees and is a protected area under Forest Department of Kerala Government. Marayoor is equally famed for its heritage which dates back to ancient Stone Age civilization, 10,000 B.C. Stone Age […]
Top station
This is another captivating spot at an altitude of 1700 asl and is most popular for the rare Neelakurinji plants, which bloom only once in 12 years, and envelope the hills in a bright blue colour. This slant is also the western entrance to the famous Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. During the […]
Echo Point
It is one of the highest point in Munnar. This picturesque spot earns its name because of the natural echo that one can hear resonating in the mountain folds.
Kundala Dam Lake
Kundala Dam Lake is among the major tourist attractions of Munnar. Also known as Sethuparvati Dam, the Kundala Dam was constructed for Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project in 1946, it is famed as Asia’s first arch dam.
Pallivasal Power House
Pallivasal Power Plant is the first Power Project in Kerala. Initially installed as a 200 kv installation in 1928 by the Kannan Devan Hill Produce Co. and later upgraded toa large scale plantwith a capacity of 37.5 Megawatts and augmentation projects are going on currently to increase the capacity to 60 MW.
Mattupetty Dam
For the purpose of conservation of water and hydroelectricity generation, a concrete gravity dam was constructed between 1949 and 1953, known as Mattupetty Dam. Many wild animals and birds flock to this area to quench their thirst. District Tourism Promotion Council of Idukki (Munnar) facilitates water sports like pedal boating and speed boating in the […]
Attukad Waterfalls
Gorgeous is how anybody could describe Attukad Waterfalls. The gush of water amidst dappled forests and rocks is refreshingly pretty. It’s an ideal spot for an evening stroll or photography, however be careful while driving because the road leading to Attukad Waterfalls is very narrow and requires care and skill.
Anayirangal Dam
Anayirangal Dam is surrounded by tea plantations and lush forests. This is one of the largest earthen dams built in the 1960s. A boat ride on the splendid reservoir is an unforgettable experience.
