Mullanthandu Kurishumala is one of the less explored areas in Idukki. It is an untold destination for the tourists near Pooppara. The breathtaking view and amazing climate make it is perfect tourist destination, where the clouds envelop the mountain leaving you with an amazing experience.
Anayirankal dam one of the largest earthen dams built in the 1960s is located 26 km from Munnar, A boat ride on the splendid reservoir is an unforgettable experience that no visitor should miss.
Chinnakanal Waterfalls is among the most popular tourist spots in Munnar. The cascading waterfalls are lying just 18 kilometres away from Munnar, making it a must to go spot on the bucket list of tourists visiting Munnar. The waterfall cascading through the deep steep rocks from a height of about 2,000 meters is really attractive.
This vantage point is four and half km away from Rajakkad in Idukki district. It commands majestic distant views of the Ponmudi Reservoir, as well as the island in it, and its catchment areas, dense with forests. Apart from the view, you may also enjoy the caress of the pleasant breeze.
Ponmudi dam is one of the many dams of the evergreen Idukki. With the beautiful green nature around, it is about 25 kms from Munnar town ( towards Adimali direction). This dam is built across river Panniar on the way from Adimali to Rajakkad and the water from the reservoir is used for power generation.
Lock heart gap is one of the best places that you should not miss while you are driving to Munnar. The drive through Lock heart gap is beautiful with tea garden, clouds, valley and panoramic views of mountains that is extremely mesmerizing.
Chithirapuram is one of the first locations where human inhabitation began in the Munnar region. It was a major hub of activities during the colonial era and later during the setting up of the Pallivasal hydro-electric project, the first of its kind in the State. The place has a lovely old world charm with old bungalows, and cute granite cottages dotting the landscape. Chithirapuram is one of the major tea growing centres in the Munnar region. Watch the sleepy hills coming alive in the mornings with large numbers of women tea pluckers entering the plantations.
Feast your eyes - head to Devikulam - a scenic location near Munnar town where you can have amazing sights of nature as if flipping a picture book. A tranquil lake, the highest in the region, is the centre of attraction here. The place is special for another reason too. Local legend has it that goddess Sita of the Hindu epic Ramayana took a bath here during the exile period. There is also a small temple here dedicated to the goddess.
A short trip from Munnar town would take you to Pallivasal, a small hilly village. There are several scenic spots on the slopes of Pallivasal. The hills here are ideal for short treks. Pallivasal is also home to the first hydro-electric project in the State.
Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century.
An ancient church which stands tall among the rolling hills is the Mount Carmel Church. Established in 1898, the church is a silent witness to the growth of Munnar, from a plantation town to a major tourist destination.
A lovely spot lying between Munnar and Pallivasal is Attukad where rocky hills and small waterfalls dot the landscape. Wet your head under a small waterfall to refresh yourself in the cool and fresh waters. Allow the kids to make a sand dam to catch the splashing water.
Ramakkalmedu is a hill station and a hamlet in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala. The place is noted for its panoramic beauty and numerous windmills.
Experience the amazing sights of Munnar! Take a trip to Pothamedu, a hill top site where you can enjoy fine views of the surrounding mist-clad hills and green valleys in the caress of cool winds. For those who love a quiet walk, the vast plantations here would give you a nice ambience. Pothamedu has large plantations of tea, coffee and cardamom.
Scenic views and a beautiful waterfall welcome travellers to Nyayamakad. The 1,600-m waterfall and the surrounding landscape are quite refreshing where you can spend hours playing in the frothy pool. Trekking to the nearby hills is an exciting affair. The hill tops offer scenic views of the surroundings.
For those who love angling there is ‘Gravel Banks’, where you can try trout fishing. The site is situated in the Nyayamakad Estate.
Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km² national park located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki and Ernakulam districts of Kerala in India. Eravikulam National Park is famous for Nilgiri tahr that is found only in the open montane grassland habitat of the South Western Ghats forests ecoregion.
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.
Rajamala Hills is a wonderful escape from the humdrum city life. Without the typically crowded feeling of a hill town, this often overlooked piece of heaven is the perfect getaway you can wish for.
Wildlife enthusiasts can look forward to the rare Nilgiri Tahr which is a type of mountain goat. Also worth a visit is the Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary which is a portion of the much larger Eravikulam National Park which is 97 square kilometers in area.
Mankulam is a village in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala. This is the first Grama Panchayat in Kerala which produces electricity on its own. It sells it to the Electricity board of Kerala.
About 15 km from Munnar lies the famous Echo Point. Popular for its natural echo phenomenon, one can always see the area full of eager visitors throughout the year. At an altitude of about 600 ft, people love taking a walk in the lush greenery surrounding the place. It is an ideal picnic spot.
Kundala is a picturesque place, about 20 km from Munnar on the way to Top Station. It is at a height of 1700 meters above sea level. In Kundala, cherry blossoms appear twice in a year. There is an artificial dam in Kundala which is another major attraction here. It is Asia’s first Arch dam. The boating experience at this dam is a wonderful experience beyond words.
Top Station is located around 32 km away from Munnar, on the Munnar-Kodaikkanal road, at a height of 1700 meters above the sea level with a breath taking view.
Marayur or Marayoor is a town in Devikulam taluk of Idukki district in Kerala, India. It is located 42 kilometers north of Munnar on SH 17 connecting Munnar with Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu. Marayur is situated at around 1,600 metres above mean sea level and is the only place in Kerala that has natural sandalwood forests.
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.