For the Tourist
Mattupetty (13 km from Munnar)
Situated at a height of 1700 Mts ,
Mattupetty is famous for its highly specialised dairy farm, the Indo-swiss live stock project. Over 100 varietes of high yielding cattle are reared here.Visitors are allowed into three of the eleven cattle sheds at the farm
Visit Time : 0900 - 1100 hrs and 1400 - 1530 hrs.
Rate : Rs. 5/- per head. ( liable to change)
The Mattupetty lake and dam , just a short distance from the farm, is a very beautiful tourism spot.The sprawling Kundala tea plantations and the Kundala lake are other attractions in the vicinity.DTPC Idukki provides boating facilities on the Mattupetty Dam. Speed Launch and slow speed motor boats are available on hire.
Pothamedu (6 km from Munnar)
Pothamedu offers an excellent tourism 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.
Pothamedu offers an excellent tourism 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. To get to the vantage point, you have to make your
way through them. You may even see out the far-off Muthirapuzha River and Idukki Arch Dam on a clear day. Pothamedu View Point is
a popular picnic spot in the neighbourhood. The location proves to be a superb option for photography in addition to the hypnotic vistas and trekking possibilities. If you want
a rejuvenating vacation, you must go to Pothamedu Viewpoint. Adventurers are drawn to walk up to Pothamedu View Point by the beautiful
view of the plantations on the slopes and the rolling hills in the background. You can also take a leisurely hike into the mountains
past tea, coffee, and spice plantations. Locals visit this location to socialise with their friends and relatives.
You will undoubtedly want to spend some time here due to the hilly surroundings, the pleasant breeze, and the lush vegetation all around.
Sit and take in the peace. Do nothing at all. Once at the top and observing the cars and other vehicles ascending via the twisting road,
one can feel that the location is at a nice height. On the route to Pothamedu, there are a few hotels that provide breathtaking views
of the rolling hills covered in distinctive beds of tea, coffee, and cardamom. Any of these hotels might serve as a stopover for
travellers seeking an unforgettable adventure. Pothamedu Viewpoint is accessible to all people and is free to enter. You can
visit there every day of the year, including weekends and holidays, at any time of the day.
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 tourist spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fishing.
The Sita Devi Lake at Devikulam has a legend that Sita, wife of Lord Rama, took a bath in this thermal water spring, making it a holy pilgrimage place to vist.
Pallivasal (8 km from Munnar)
This is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immence scenic beauty.
Vattavada
A change from the tea plantations commonly found in Munnar, the Vattavada region dominates
in the plantation of vegetables and fruits, which occupy the terraced slopes and valleys there.
Vattavada is located 50 kilometers away from Munnar, Kerala, India.
This place greets you with its zigzag
roads which offer you the sight of the beauty of its hills tourism spot at every turn.
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.
Nyayamakad (10 km from Munnar)
Located between Munnar and Rajamala, Nyayamakad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters. The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot and trekking point.
Meesapulimala
The second highest peak in the Western Ghats, Meesapulimala, is located in the Idukki district of
Kerala, India. It consists of eight hills that spreads like a moustache, giving it its name. It stands
at a height of 2,640 meters above sea level. The Meesapulimala Peak is abundant with lush green
valleys, blooming Rhododendrons, pleasant tea plantations and flowy brooks. The peak shares
the boundary with Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It has been declared as a world heritage site by
UNESCO.
Chithirapuram (10 km from Munnar)
With its sleepy little cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts, Chithirapuram still exudes an old world charm. Home of the Pallivasal Hydel Power Project, this hill town is also famous for its picturesque tea plantations.
Lock Heart Gap (13 km from Munnar)
This is an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking. The fresh mountain air, the mist-clad hills and panoramic view make it worthy of a visit.
Kolukkumalai
"Life is like a cup of Tea, to be filled to the brim and enjoyed with your loved ones."
Enjoy your cup of tea, with your loved ones at Kolukkumalai, the highest tourist tea plantations in the
world. Kolukkumalai is a small village located in Bodinayakanur Taluk of Theni District, Tamil
Nadu, which borders the Idukki District of Kerala. It is located at a height of 7,900 feet above
sea level. The tea grown here holds a special flavour and freshness as it grows in a high altitude.
Rajamala (15 km from Munnar)
The natural habitat of the Niligiri tahr ,
Rajamala is 2695 Mts above sea level. Half the world's population of the rare mountain goat or tahr which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here.The Niligiri tahr in Rajamala are now to be found in small herds found in Eravikulam-Rajamala region. The total number of Niligiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated to be over 1300.
Visiting Time : 0700 - 1800 hrs.
Visitors are not allowed during the monsoon.
Entry Pass : Rs. 10 for adults, Rs. 5 for children below 12 years, Rs. 50 for foreigners.( liable to change)
Permitting Authority : Wild Life DFO, Munnar.
Eravikulam National Park (15 km from Munnar)
The 97 sq. km. park is situated in the Devikulam 
Taluk and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr. The Anamudi peak (2695 Mts) is located in the Southern region of the park.
Originally established to protect the Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiri Ibex), the Eravikulam National Park is situated in the Devikulam Taluk of the Idukki District. It was declared as a tourist sanctuary in 1975. Considering the ecological, faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological significance, it was declared as a National park in 1978. It covers an area of 97 sq kms of rolling grasslands and high level sholas (evergreen forests). The park is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world.