Anamudi Shola National Park
Anamudi shola national park The park provides safe and comfortable habitat to the wild species of flora and fauna. The rich wildlife includes Elephant, Tiger, Panther, Indian Bison, Nilgiri tahr, Gaur, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Giant Grizzled Squirrel, Hanuman Langur, Sloth Bear, Flying Squirrels etc.
Eravikulam National Park
The government of Kerala resumed control in 1971 (Kannan Devan Hill Produce (Resumption of lands) Act, 1971), and declared the Eravikulam-Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary in 1975 to protect the habitat of the endangered Nilgiri tahr.
Pampadum Shola National Park
Pampadum Shola National Park The Park is located in the eastern part of Southern Western Ghats of Kerala on the way to Vattavada, near Top Station about 35 Kms from Munnar town. Road: Pampadum Shola is nearly 35 Km from Munnar town and can be reached from Kochi ( 135 Km), and Kottayam (148 Mk) by Road.
Mathikettan Shola National Park
Spread over 12.82 sq km, the Mathikettan Shola National Park is located 130 km west of Madurai, in Udumbanchola taluk of the Idukki district in Kerala.
Marayoor Eco Park
Marayoor is a place in the Idukki district of Kerala,42Kms north of Munnar on Munnar-Udumbalpetta road. Aside from its natural sandal forests and immnunerable locations of scenic beauty, Marayoor is best known for its extensive sugarcane cultivation, the major crop of Marayoor and Kanthalloor. Here, more than 2500 acres of land is under sugarcane cultivation.
Rajiv Gandhi Nature Park
Rajiv Gandhi National Park is a national park located in Rameswaram of Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Its area is about 2.4 square kilometers of tropical dry deciduous forest mostly growing on a sandy soil. It lies on the north bank of the Penna River.
Muniyara - Anakottapara Park
The Muniyara Dolmens are magnificent prehistoric dolmens, situated in Marayoor, approximately 55 kms from Munnar. Belongs to the Neolithic Age, these aboveground burial chambers are built with large stone slabs and are called 'megaliths.' The historians keep special interest in these granite slabs as they are more than thousand years old. A lot of anthropologists and archaeologists from all over the world visit this fascinating destination to explore the remnants of Dolmenoid cists belonging to the Megalithic age.
Sandal Reserve, Marayoor
Marayoor, located forty km from Munnar, is a rain shadow village lying in the eastern side of the Western Ghats and is bordered by the neighbouring state Tamil Nadu. Marayoor is the only place in Kerala with a natural growth of sandalwood trees.
Thoovanam waterfalls and Log House
Thoovanam Waterfalls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kerala. It is located within Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, near Marayoor. It is a wonderful place for trekkers and others who love nature.Marayoor Thoovanam Falls is formed by the Pambar River, and apart from trekking, you can enjoy a soothing experience of swimming too.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located 18 km north of Marayoor on State Highway 17 in the Marayoor and Kanthalloor panchayats of Devikulam taluk in the Idukki district of Kerala state in South India. It is one of 18 wildlife sanctuaries among the protected areas of Kerala.
Chinnar watchtower
Chinnar watchtower It is one of 18 wildlife sanctuaries among the protected areas of Kerala. It has earned the name for being the only rehabilitation centre for the Indian star tortoise in India. It is under the jurisdiction of and contiguous with Eravikulam National Park to the south.
Rock painting
Marayur or Marayoor is a town in Devikulam taluk of Idukki district in Kerala, India.Ancient dolmens and rock paintings in Marayur date back to the Stone Age.
Lakkam Waterfalls Munnar
Lakkom Water Falls, also known as Lakkam Waterfalls, is a tourist attraction located near Marayoor in the Idukki district of Kerala. These falls are part of the Eravikulam stream, which is a part of Eravikulam National Park and is one of the major tributaries of the Pambar River.
Shooting point
Kanthaloor is famous for its wide variety of crops which are not seen in the other parts of kerala. It is the only place in South India where apples are grown.
Keezhanthoor waterfalls
Keezhanthooris a village in Idukki district in the state of Kerala, India. The village is in the western ghats and is known for growing apples.
Methap viewpoint
Marayoor, located forty km from Munnar, is a rain shadow village lying in the eastern side of the Western Ghats and is bordered by the neighbouring state Tamil Nadu. Marayoor is the only place in Kerala with a natural growth of sandalwood trees.
Gundalai dam view
Image result for gundal dam wikipedia GUNDAL DAM, a reservoir located in Kollegal Taluk, Chamarajanagar District, Karnataka - At a distance of 15km (approx.)
Mattupetty dam
Mattupetty Dam, near Munnar in Idukki District, is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, India to conserve water for hydroelectricity. It has been a vital source of power yielding along with other such dams, huge revenue to the states.
Eco point
Eco point is a lake side location about half an hour drive from Munnar.It is on Top Station road, about 6 kms past Mattuppetty. The artificial lake is the same reservoir that is at Mattuppetty and the view is similar as well.The drive from Mattuppetty to Top Station is scenic.There are some areas where elephants reach near the lake to drink water. Seeing elephants near the road is unusual, especially during day time. However, such a chance cannot be totally ruled out as well.Boating is popular at Eco point. The other thing to do is just to enjoy the scenery and take a few snaps. Or some small shopping at the make shift stalls which sell small souvenirs.
Top station
Top Station, located around 32 km away from Munnar, is the highest point (1700m) in Munnar, on the Munnar-Kodaikkanal road. The place falls on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. Here you can enjoy the panoramic view of Western Ghats and the valley of Theni district of Tamil Nadu.
Country of vegetable paradise (vattavada)
Kerala is the only state where you can find hundreds of unexplored and hidden hill stations. In each and every district of this God's Own Country, you can spot places which are far away from commercialisation, and hence make for perfect stoppages for offbeat travellers. One such place is located in the Idukki district and is called Vattavada. Surrounded by beautiful hills and blessed with richly diverse wildlife, this unknown marvel of nature is the place every traveller must consider exploring this weekend. If you think places like Vattavada appeal you, then you must read this article. Here, we discuss the beauty and surroundings of Vattavada.
