Eravikulam-Rajamalai and Chinnar

Eravikulam-Rajamalai wild life sanctury near Munnar is accessible by road,just 4km from Munnar - Udumalpettu road.It is 135 km from Kochi and is situated at the crest of Anamalai range.It has the largest population of Nilgiri Tahr existing in the world now.Other key fauna include sambar,barking deer, gaur, giant malabar squirrel, tiger, panther, nilgiri launger, lion-tailed macaque, wolf, pigion, blackbird, and jungle crow etc.A rich and varied type of flora can also be seen here . The rare spicies popularly known as "Neelakurinji" grows here. best season- niv to april.chinnar wildlife sanctury located on the Munnar - Udumalpet road it is 70 km from Munnar.The sanctuary stablished in 1984,is home to wide rangr of wildlife species. The area is also ideal for trekking

Around Munnar....

-Mattupetty

It is located 13 km from Munnar and is known for the Indo - Swiss Dairy project ,exotic cattle,rose garden and lush green medows

-Top station

Located on the Keralas border of thamilnadu ,it is affords a spectacular view over the western ghats

-Attukal

It is 9 km from Munnar and is nited for splendid scenic beauty and waterfalls.

-Chithirapuram

This small hill town is 10 km from Munnar and the little cottages ,bunglow's,old plyagrounds and courts here retain the old world charm.it is also known for picturesque tea plantations.

-Devikulam

The beautiful hill resort 7 km from Munnar ,is worth visiting for its lake and tea plantations.Devikulam or the'pond of Goddess' ,is named so, as it is believed that sita ,the consort of Rama,once bathed here in lake.The lake is ideal for trout fishing.

-Nyayamakkad

It is 10 km from Munnar and is known as the land of breathtaking waterfalls.It is a popular picnic spot and trekking point.

-Pallivasal

This scenic site is 8 km from Munnar and has the first Hydroelectric project in Kerala.

-Pothamedu

It is 6 km fro Munnar and is endowed with exeptional scenic beauty.The sight of tea coffee and cardamom plantations from here is spellbinding

Munnar-kasmir of south

Munnar literally means three rivers ,the beautiful hill station nestled amidst westers ghats,is set at the confluence of three mountain streams. It was the summer resort of British in south India and still retains an aura of old world elagence. The beautiful land scape is dotted with lakes, reservoirs, lush forests and several tea estates.The pepper, rebbur and cardamom plantation lend a distinct aroma to the cool and bracing climate of the hill resort.Munnar also has the highest peak in south India,Anamudi, which rises over 2695 m and an ideal place trekking

Cheruthoni and Idukki(arch) Dam

The area around the Idukki and cheruthini dams ,nearPainavu is perched an altitude of 3917 feet above sea lavel. It affords breath taking views of the surrounding area and on a clear day one can even see certain parts of faraway Kochi.Idukki arch dam lies close to the cheruthoni barrage and is the world's second and Asia's first arch dam. the Idukki wild life sanctury is located nearby.It covers an area of 70sq km .Although smaller in size to compare with Periyar national park.the charming lake near the sanctury add to the scenic beauty of the region. It has rich collection of flora and fauna. the key fauna is sambar and elephant.Best season -Nov to may

Idukki district -the hilly

Idukki the hilly district of kerala ,gets the name from malayalam word 'idukk',which means a narrow gorge.the charming district teems with picturesque peaks and verdant valleys.Its 1500sq km reserved forest area is a haven for enchanting wild life and exotic flora .the district is also the "power house"of the State Kerala,as about 60% of the state power needs are fulfiled by the hydro electic power station at Moolamattom.the district is also known for tea industry and pepper

The main places(discription for each in the next coming posts)

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