A List of Some of the Best Munnar Attractions

While a Munnar holiday may seem like one on aChinnar wildlife sanctuary
serene and peaceful tea plantation far away, youChinnar wildlife sanctuary is located in the western
should take a look at some of the otherghats of Kerala. The wildlife sanctuary has a large
attractions of Munnar as well. For an eventfulnumber of different plants and animals. This
Munnar getaway, listed below are some of thewildlife sanctuary is spread out across 90 kms of
best Munnar attractions. You should keep them inthe area.
mind when you visit Munnar on a quick andMattupeti dam
restive get away.Mattupeti dam is located 10 kms away from
The Eravikulam national parkMunnar. It is a renowned picnic spot that should
This national park is also better known as thebe visited on your Munnar holiday without fail.
Rajmalai national park. It is a 45 minute driveThere are a variety of fun filled activities at the
from Munnar. This park is home to an endangeredMattupeti dam that include boating and horse
species of mountain goats commonly called theriding. The speed boat ride is an exciting and fun
Nilgiri Thars. The park is 97 square kilometres infilled experience.
size and is located in the Rajmalai hills. OtherEcho point
varieties of wildlife include, the lion tailed macaque,Echo point is located 15kms from Munnar. It
leopards and tigers. This park also boasts of aconsists of a small hill located between rolling hills.
variety of Atlas moths which are the largest inIt is said that when you let out a loud call, amidst
size in the world. Blue flowers better known asthese hills, your call is returned manifold owing to
Kurichi or Neelakurinji are another specialty of thisthe rolling hills in the vicinity. Most honeymoon
park. Every 12 years, the Rajmalai hills turn bluepackages, Munnar will include this point as it is
owing to these flowers. The walk along this parkvery popular among young tourists.
is a long winding and romantic one. A place worthKundala Lake
visiting inside the Eravikulam national park is theKundala Lake is a beautiful and serene lake located
Anamudi peak.in the middle of lush jungles. You can hire a pedal
The Anamudi peakboat and explore this placid lake in silence. You will
The Anamudi peak is the highest peak south offind no signs of inhabitation anywhere around the
the Himalayas. It stands head and shouldersKundala Lake.
above the Eravikulam national park. ManyDo not leave a single one of these beautiful
honeymoon packages to Munnar may includeMunnar attractions out of your itinerary on your
treks to the top of this peak.Munnar holiday.