MESMERISING PLACES TO VISIT IN MUNNAR

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YOU CANT AFFORD TO MISS THESE PLACES IN YOUR
VISIT TO MUNNAR
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• The beautiful hill station of Munnar is South
  Indias largest tea growing region. Covered with
  rolling mountains and tea plantations, gear-up to
  explore the different shades of emerald as you
  embark on this mesmerising journey. There is some
  charm, some relief in the air of this hill town
  that you instantly feel calm and poised as you
  step here in Gods Own Country. As far as your
  eyes focus, you can see the beautiful landscape
  of tea gardens, contoured mountains, and scenic
  beauty of the Western Ghats.
• Flourishing as a tea producing region since 1880,
  earlier known as the High Range of Travancore, it
  is one of the worlds highest tea-growing
  estates. So, as you start Munnar sightseeing,
  remember to take home a variety of tea and relive
  the memories of Munnar for a long time.

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• Top 13 Places to Visit in Munnar
• Lockhart Tea Factory
• Pothamedu ViewPoint
• Attukad Waterfalls
• Top Station
• Mattupetty Dam
• Eravikulam National Park
• Indo Swiss Dairy Farm in Mattupetty
• CSI Christ Church
• TATA Tea or KDHP Museum
• Devikulam
• Elephant Arrival Spot
• Floriculture Centre
• Marayoor Dolmens

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1. Lockhart Tea Factory

• What better way than to start Munnar sightseeing
  from the Lockhart tea factory. Tracing its
  inception to 1879, it is one of the few working
  and oldest tea factories, which is open to the
  public. You can enjoy a guided tour of the tea
  factory, wherein they will take you through
  complete tea processing from picking of tea
  leaves to the export process. Gear-up to witness
  a comprehensive insight into the making of tea.
   Besides, it also features a small museum,
  gardens, and tasting sessions. While you should
  not forget to get, a picture clicked as you pluck
  some tea leaves, also remember to taste the
  amazing varieties. The best part is that you can
  go and experience the working of a tea factory
  during the regular working hours. There is around
  20 million kilograms of tea produced annually,
  this factory is owned by a company called
  Harrison Malayalam Limited, which is one of the
  largest tea cultivators in India.

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2. Pothamedu ViewPoint

• Once you have had your experience of tea factory,
  you must include in your itinerary the Pothamedu
  Viewpoint. Not only that this view point is
  absolutely worth it, the drive to this place will
  also have you spellbound. This viewpoint offers
  you a scenic beauty of the complete landscape.
  Experience Munnar at its best and let your camera
  capture the different, energising shades of green
  for you.
• Along with the viewpoint, the drive to it will
  also become a part of your memoir for life. To
  reach here, you will have to cross an old bridge,
  some narrow roads and beautiful views. Get a feel
  of nature, get a feel of Munnar as you drive and
  reach the Pothamedu Viewpoint. Ideal place for
  nature lovers, the best time to visit here is
  from August to March. The views of coffee, tea,
  and cardamom plantation will make this one an
  aromatic and nostalgic trip.

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3. Attukad Waterfalls
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• Soak in the beauty of nature as you travel to
  Attukad Waterfalls. A must among the things to do
  in Munnar it is a splendid waterfall nestled in
  hills and jungles. Offering a relaxing view, its
  scenic beauty will captivate every nature lover.
  Surrounded with rolling hills, offering the view
  of a cascading waterfall and cool breeze will
  accompany you during your visit to this
  waterfall. Nothing less than a natures
  masterpiece, it can also be a great picnic spot.
  You can plan a part of your day here and relax
  all your senses as you bask in the glory of
  nature. The ambience, the views also make it
  perfect for every trekking enthusiast. The
  endless trails will make you suggest this place
  to your fellow trekkers as it offers the best of
  nature. It is green, serene, and truly
  enthralling.

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2. Pothamedu ViewPoint

• Once you have had your experience of tea factory,
  you must include in your itinerary the Pothamedu
  Viewpoint. Not only that this view point is
  absolutely worth it, the drive to this place will
  also have you spellbound. This viewpoint offers
  you a scenic beauty of the complete landscape.
  Experience Munnar at its best and let your camera
  capture the different, energising shades of green
  for you.
• Along with the viewpoint, the drive to it will
  also become a part of your memoir for life. To
  reach here, you will have to cross an old bridge,
  some narrow roads and beautiful views. Get a feel
  of nature, get a feel of Munnar as you drive and
  reach the Pothamedu Viewpoint. Ideal place for
  nature lovers, the best time to visit here is
  from August to March. The views of coffee, tea,
  and cardamom plantation will make this one an
  aromatic and nostalgic trip.

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4. Top Station

• A date amidst clouds is long due? Well, have it
  accomplished with a trip to the Top Station. If
  you dont include it in your places to visit in
  Munnar list, you will be missing something. Enjoy
  watching tea gardens, dams, and beautiful views
  as you drive to the Top Station. But dont get
  fascinated and pause your journey at the tea
  gardens or dams. You can cover that later. A word
  of caution here is that you must check the
  weather advisory as you plan your trip here. The
  best time to visit here is when there is no rain
  or fog forecasted. A visit on a clear day will
  make you fall in love with nature, yet again.
  Yes, it will be your date with nature as you will
  literally feel that you can touch the clouds.

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5. Mattupetty Dam
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• Offering the experience of a lake and a dam, you
  can plan a visit here for the dam and boating
  experience. Build to conserve water for
  hydroelectricity. This concrete gravity dam is
  among the tourists hotbeds. People of every age
  group can enjoy visiting here. You can appreciate
  the beauty, the scenic valley view, and have a
  relaxing time.
• Moreover, there is a boating facility, which the
  District Tourism Promotion Council operates. You
  can opt for it and have a boat ride too. Even the
  drive to the dam will be a beautiful one. There
  are mist-covered valleys, which you get to see as
  you drive to the dam. It is also a perfect
  destination for a picnic.

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6. Eravikulam National Park
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• When in Munnar you can experience the best of
  nature. Its rich flora and fauna will have you
  spellbound as the Eravikulam National Park is
  home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. This rare
  mountain goat is protected in this sanctuary. To
  take some pictures of this species almost facing
  extinction you should try to cover this national
  park during your trip. There is a portion of this
  national park, which is open for tourists. It is
  the Rajamalai region of the park where tourists
  can go and view Nilgiri Tahr. The other
  attractions of this park include the
  shola-grassland system, Echo Point and one of the
  highest peaks of south India Anamudi.

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7. Indo Swiss Dairy Farm in Mattupetty

• One of the best tourist places in Munnar, it has
  in store for you cattles grazing freely on the
  hills. You can live this dream of a Swiss holiday
  in your country by planning a trip to this dairy
  farm. The project started for producing high
  yielding cattles. A part of the Indian and Swiss
  government bilateral agreement of 1963 it is one
  of its kind experience. If you want you can also
  cover this on the same day as your trip to the
  Mattupetty Dam. Spread over 191 hectares, you get
  to see high bred bulls, pruning, planting,
  cutting, cleaning and the feeding process. The
  best time to visit this farm is from September to
  March. Visit this farm to witness cattle farming.

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8. CSI Christ Church
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• Made in neo-Gothic style in 1911 with imported
  granite from the UK, one of the oldest church of
  Munnar it is also gaining popularity as the Life
  of Pi Church. A part of the church scene was shot
  here. Besides, this church is also popular for
  its lovely stained glass windows and has engraved
  brass plaques. These plaques got made in the
  memory of the tea planters. Ancient and elegant
  architecture of this church is absolutely worth
  capturing. A visit to this church will help you
  connect with the past as it speaks of history in
  every brick, every wall. Nicely maintained, a
  trip to this ancient and iconic church will be
  totally worth it.

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9. TATA Tea or KDHP Museum

• Located in the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea,
  you should visit this museum to view the most
  famous burial urn. It dates back to the 2-century
  AD. The other attractions include a sundial made
  in 1913 by the Art Industrial School at Nazareth
  in Tamil Nadu. There is also the Pelton Valley,
  which helped in power generation in the 1920s and
  the rail engine wheel of the Kundale Valley Light
  Railway. Besides, you will even get to see the
  tea making process and tea tasting. Yes, you can
  indulge in exotic teas from across the world.

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10. Devikulam
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• When in Munnar, you can plan a trip to this
  beautiful hill station. It can be the perfect
  weekend gateway. The panoramic hill station
  offers beautiful views of the valley. You can go
  here to spend a weekend amidst greenery. Perfect
  for both relaxation and adventure, this place is
  for the nature lovers and trekkers. This place is
  famous for its waterfall, and there is also the
  pristine Sita Devi Lake that you can cover during
  your trip to Devikulam. A beautiful place to
  unwind, one can also indulge in trout fishing
  experience during this expedition. You can also
  cover this hill station on the same day. So, you
  can book hotel in Munnar and go for an excursion
  here.

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11. Elephant Arrival Spot

• A trip to Kerala will be incomplete without an
  elephant joy ride. To indulge in this experience,
  you can head straight to the elephant arrival
  spot. This ride on trained elephants will be a
  safe and enjoyable one.
• Moreover, trained professionals will accompany
  you during this joy ride. They are popularly
  known as the mahouts. So, you can make your
  little ones have fun with a ride on the biggest
  mammal on earth. You can also club this part with
  the Top Station. It is easily spottable as you
  drive to the Top Station.

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12. Floriculture Centre

• This park under the aegis of the Kerala Forest
  Development Corporation must be a part of your
  list. Colourful flowers and herbal plants in this
  park make it a beautiful sight. It is also known
  as the rose garden of Munnar. Adding to its grace
  is the large tea plantations in its backdrop. An
  absolute treat for the eyes. In this park, you
  will not only get to spend some time in the
  middle of colourful and blossoming flowers but
  take back a wealth of knowledge too.

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13. Marayoor Dolmens

• Wish to see something from the stone age? Well,
  then plan a trip to the Dolmens in Marayoor.
  Dolmens get referred to as Muniyaras, a place of
  dwelling for Sadhus. You can sit on the rock
  slabs too and meditate or pose for a click. There
  are 15 different types of Dolmens which you get
  to see here. Some of them are also of Neolithic
  and iron age. Besides, this rock there is the
  pristine nature to fascinate you. Land of
  waterfalls, rocky hills, sandalwood trees, cave
  temples, paintings and rivers there is much to
  explore and capture at Marayoor. Explore nature
  and ancient architecture when you plan to visit
  the Marayoor Dolmens.

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