What attracts
tourists from far and wide to
Munnar is its natural beauty.
For adventure lovers, there
is paragliding and for nature
lovers there are some of the
World's highest tea estates. Situated
at an altitude of 1520 meters,
in the eastern part of the state,
it's a well know hill station.
Surrounded by almost 30 tea
gardens that give it a picturesque
view, Munnar is near Anaimudi,
the highest peak of the Kerala
Western Ghats. The hills around
Munnar are covered with the
rare Neelakurunji plant giving
it a wonderful look, especially
when the flowers bloom to cover
the entire mountain range. It
is said that this exotic plant
flowers every 12 years and the
next scheduled flowering time
is the year 2006.
Ponmudi
Situated at an attitude of 915 m above sea level, Ponmudi is a beautiful hill station known for its pleasant climate, tea plantations and enchanting scenery. The deep forest trails are ideal for hiking and trekking.
Nelliyampathy
It is a range of hills separated by valleys of dense lush green woods and orange plantations. This fascinating hill station is at a height of 467 to 1572 m above sea level. At least 10 hair pin bends have to be negotiated on the ghat road that passes through the breathtaking evergreen forests of the Sahya Ranges. These hills comprise a chain of ridges cut off by valleys of dense, evergreen forests and orange plantations.
Wagamon
Wagamon is engulfed by green tea gardens and deep puzzling valleys. All the trekking enthusiasts will enjoy climbing this 1100 tall hill. Situated at 64 km from Kottayam, this place also has to offer Thangal Para, the Indo-Swiss project and Kurisumala Ashram.
Devikulam
Situated at 16 km southwest of Munnar, this picturesque location, offers a unique feature-clusters of slender red and blue gum trees.
Devikulam, meaning the lake of the goddess, has a lovely little lake hidden within the rolling hills. According to legend, Sita Devi, the holy consort of Lord Rama, came down to frolic in the lake and the place came to be known as the present name ever since.
Chembra
Chembra peak is the highest peak in Wayanad at an altitude of 2100 m above sea level. It is located 14 kms west of Kalpetta. Trekking to the Chembra peak is one of the risky tourist endeavors. There are temporary camps on the top of this peak. The Scenic beauty of Wayanad district is visible from the top of this peak. All along the steep and slippery way to the top of the hill, the whispering of the flowing spring, which sprouts from the top of the hill, accompanies the tourist.
