138m tall concrete gravity dam which is 2300 feet above sea level
Located 1km from Idukki dam
Activities Not allowed to take photos due to security reasons
Timings: 8am to 5pm
Mattupetty Dam:
Storage Concrete Gravity dam built in 1953
Mattupetty Dam along with crystal clear lake and green forests makes it scenic
Activities like speed boating, pedal boating can be explored here
Timings:9.30 AM - 5:00 PM, 11 km from Munnar town
Munnar Top station viewpoint:
The topmost point in Munnar- Situated 1700m from sea level
it offers a Panoramic view of western Ghats
Recommended to visit early morning to see the sunrise
Timings:7.00 AM - 7 PM, 35kms from Munnar town
KDHP Tea Museum:
Owned by tata group
30 min documentary show on the history of tea plantations in Munnar and a short speech on how to prepare tea
Tea powder processing unit can be seen here
Tea powder is available for sale here
Timings:9 AM - 5:00 PM & closed on Mondays, 1.3kms from Munnar town
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
28 mammals include Indian leopard,gaur, Bengal tiger,spotted deer, Indian elephant, sambar deer- 225 bird species - 52 reptile species- more than 15 species of butterflies
Activities include river trek, jungle trek,hiking to the watchtower
Timings:6 AM - 6:00 PM, 48kms from Munnar town
Wonder Valley Adventure and Amusement Park:
Two zones - Adventure Zone and Amusement Park Zones
Activities in Adventure Zone include Zip Line,rock climbing,commando net, Rappelling
12D Theatre, Vortex Tunnel, Bull rider, Dashing car can be explored in Amusement Park Zone
Timings:8.30 AM - 6:30 PM, 14kms to Munnar town
Echo point:
Popular for its natural echo phenomenon.
One can enjoy the scenic beauty of lake here - Boating facility & kids zone are available here
14kms to Munnar town
TIPS & ADVISES
Recommended to stay near Munnar town as it is more accessible to most of the tourist destinations
NeelaKurinji blooms in every 12 years - Now it’s bloomed in 2018 - the last bloom was in 2006
only 2 beverage outlets can be found in Munnar- No self-help counters - one may have to stand in queue to buy the liquor
KDHP Tea Museum is closed on all Mondays
Because of poor network connection, online maps are not reliable in some places, so it’s recommended to have a travel guide along with you.
Recommended to carry Mosquito/insect repellents, Sunscreen lotion and wear shoes while trekking
Not recommended to carry liquor in the vehicle since checking is very often in border check post
Low ground clearance vehicles are not recommended if you are planning for self-drive to all destinations as the roads are very steep.
You should bargain to the core if you are hiring a jeep to reach very steep tourist spots.
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