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Mattupetti :
(13 km from Munnar) Situated at a height of
1700 m, Mattupetti is famous for the highly
specialised dairy farm the Indo-Swiss
live stock project, the Mattupetti Lake and
dam, the sprawling Kundala tea plantations and
the Kundala lake are other attractions in the
vicinity. Boating facilities,
including speed motor boats, horse and elephant
riding are available on hire. |
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Pothamedu
: (6 km from Munnar) Pothamedu offers an excellent view
of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar.
Pallivasal
: (8 km from Munnar) This is the venue of the first
Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immence
scenic beauty.
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. |
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Marayoor
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Covered
with Sandalwood trees is a unique feature. A
sandalwood factory belongs to the Kerala Government.
Forest
department, the caves (muniyaras) with the murals
and relics from the New stone age civilization
and the children's park spread across a hectare
of land under the canopy of a single banyan
tree, Thoovanam waterfalls and Rajiv Gandhi
National Park are of great interest to tourists. |
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Attukad
: (9 km from Munnar) A panorama of waterfalls and
rolling hills, located between Munnar and Pallivasal.
Seetha Devi Lake
: (7 kms from Munnar)
This is a beautiful picnic spot with a mythological
background, with its mineral waters and picturesque
surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is
also ideal for trout fishing.
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Lock
Heart Gap : (13 km from Munnar)
The
fresh mountain air, the mist-clad hills and panoramic
view make it worthy of a visit.
Echo
Point : (15 km from Munnar)
This
scenic place gets its name from the natural echo
phenomenon here.
Kundala : (20 km from Munnar)
The
Golf Course ground, the Kundala dam and the Aruvikkad
Waterfall are another attraction.
Power
House or Chinnakanal Waterfalls : (18 km from Munnar)
The
waterfall on the way to Thekkady from Munnar cascades
down a steep rock 2000 m above sea level. The
spot is enriched with the scenic Western mountain
ranges, and is an ideal place for a break on the
way to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
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