Kerala’s southern state of Munnar has a hill station called Munnar. It is popularly known as “God’s Own Country” and it is rightly so, as it offers a glimpse of the beauty of nature. Munnar has a variety of tourist attractions and places to visit that are worth your time. Here are the top 10 places to visit in Munnar.
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1) Mattupetty Dam
This dam is located on the outskirts of Munnar town and has a reservoir that spans over an area of around 800 acres with an average depth of 4 meters. The dam was constructed by British engineers in 1888 and was mainly used for irrigation purposes, but now it also functions as a tourist spot where visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, trekking etc. Also, Read: Top 10 Kerala Tourist Destinations
2)Anamudi Peak
There are 2,695 meters on this peak, making it the highest in South India. The best time to visit this place is during the monsoon season when the surrounding hills are lush green and the air cools down considerably.
3)Muthirapuzha Dam
Built by Britishers in 1895, this dam has been an important source of water for Munnar’s tea estates since then. The dam provides irrigation facilities to a large area of land and also supplies drinking water to many villages in Kerala
4) Eravikulam National Park
It is a wildlife sanctuary in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. Established in 1984, it is one of the twenty-five tiger reserves in India. The park covers an area of 839.35 km² and includes parts of the Eravikulam, Anamalai and Kurinjimala ranges of hills. The park was established on 20 November 1984 under the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) 1972 to protect its fragile ecosystem from uncontrolled tourism and poaching. It has been designated as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger since 2006.
5)Munnar
Munnar is a beautiful hill station in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated at a height of 2,240 meters above the sea level and is surrounded by lush green tea plantations. Tea plantations in Munnar have been around for over 100 years. In fact, the first tea plantation was established here in 1885 by Mr. James Taylor who was an officer of the British East India Company.
6)Tea Museum
The Tea Museum in Munnar is the first of its kind in India. It is a museum that showcases the history of tea and its cultivation. The Museum also has a cafe for visitors to enjoy different varieties of tea. The museum was built by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) and was opened on November 12, 2016. The place has been designed to provide visitors with an experience of how tea is cultivated and processed, as well as its history through various exhibits. Visitors can see how tea leaves are grown on plantations and then processed in factories, before they are finally packaged for sale. The museum also has a café where visitors can sample different varieties of tea before they leave the premises.
7)Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Kannan Devan Tea Museum is a museum that was created to preserve and promote the tea culture of India. It is located in the village of Rajamalai, which is about 20 kilometers away from Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. The tea museum has a collection of artifacts, photographs, documents and other items related to the history and culture of Indian tea. It also has an interactive exhibition which provides information on how tea is grown, processed and consumed.
8)Nyaymakad
Nyaymakad, another waterfall to see in Munnar with a scenic position, is sure to entice your senses and provide you with recreation at its best. As you travel around and explore the area, get soaked in the spirit of adventure. Distance: The waterfall is 10 kilometers from the city. To do: Because the site is incredibly gorgeous, you can record some special moments here. You may also buy local souvenirs at the neighboring market. Also, Read: Best Places to Visit in Kerala During Monsoon
9) Rajamala
Rajamala is the place to be if you want to add an adventure experience to your Munnar trip. Rajamala, which is part of Anamudi, Kerala’s largest hill, has some fantastic trekking paths. If you want to visit the hilltop, you must leave very early in the morning, because else a long line would form outside the ticket booth at Rajamala.
10)Chithirapuram
Chithirapuram, another lovely site near Munnar, is well-known for the Pallivasal Hydroelectric Project. This lovely tranquil tiny town known for its old-time bungalows and frigid beauty is famed for retaining its traditions. The extensive gardens with tea plantations add to the beauty of this location.
