Best Tourist Spots in Munnar

Munnar is an wonderful hill station, famous for its tea estates, exotic scenery, abundance of flora and fauna and craggy peaks.

One of the biggest tea-plantation area of South India, Munnar is one of the most beautiful and popular hill-stations of Kerala. Situated on the banks of three rivers- Madupetti, Nallathanni and Periavaru, Munnar is also blessed with natural view-points apart from the tea-plantations.

Some of the Best among them are:

• Tea Gardens
• Mattupetty Dam
• Rose Garden
• Lockhart Gap
• Fun Forest Adventure Park
• Thoovanam Falls
   

Tea Gardens:

The hill station of Munnar is synonymous with rolling hills that are carpeted with verdant plantations of tea – a delicious beverage loved worldwide. This place is recognised for having some of the best and most beautiful tea gardens across the globe. Tea in Munnar is grown on its undulating terrain, which appear as if they are covered with a bright green blanket. Sometimes, terraced plantation is also followed in order to prevent soil erosion and to facilitate irrigation.

Mattupetty Dam:

Nestled in the greenish valleys of Munnar, the magical hill station Mattupetty offers tourists a fabulous experience and help them feel the calmness of nature. The main attractions are Mattupetty Dam and Mattupetty lake, that plays an important role in water conservation and power generation. Gifted with so many natural wonders, Mattupetty offers plenty of fascinating sights to the visitors, who can enjoy trekking and jungle walk at this natural way.

Rose Garden:

Rose Garden is a popular destination located in Mattuppetty. Rose Garden is one of the chief attractions of Mattuppetty for its beautiful garden where different varieties and colours of roses can be found. Rose Garden, besides being a feast to the eye, also is a place for bird watching and trekking. Different varieties of birds can be spotted here. Tourists also visit the rivulets and waterfalls in and around Mattuppetty while paying a visit to Rose Garden.

Lockhart Gap:

The Lockhart Gap is one among those never-miss attractions in Munnar for all those who love to enjoy the lush greenery of the valleys below and the refreshingly cool mountain breeze. The place is one of the best viewpoints in Munnar that gives panoramic views of the unspoiled beauty of Munnar. Apart from the breathtakingly beautiful views, another attraction the place has to offer is a cave with the name ‘Malayil Kallan Guha’.

Fun Forest Adventure Park:

Fun Forest Munnar is an adventure park offering a range of adventure activities such as Valley Crossing, Rappeling, ATV Ride, Burma Bridge crossing, Rock Climbing, Zip line etc.

Thoovanam Falls:

Thoovanam waterfalls are one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kerala. It is located inside Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary near Kerala- Tamil Nadu boarder. This is one of the best among Munnar places to visit and also a popular trekking trail in Munnar. The falls are formed by Pambar River. he trek is arranged between 7 AM to 10 AM and 3 PM to 6 PM. This is a moderate level trek through dense forest amidst serene environment. The trek to the falls also provide a great opportunity for animal sighting. Accommodation is available inside the sanctuary in Forest guesthouse, Treetop houses and log houses.