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Excursion:
Munnar
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.
