Munnar

Mattupetty Dam is one of the must-see attractions in Munnar. Along with the lush, grassy hills, this area is home to a dam, a lake, and an exceptionally high-quality dairy farm. It is a lovely picnic location with expansive green tea plantations, a dam, and a picturesque reservoir. If you're lucky, you might see elephant herds ambling across Mattupetty's grassy hills.

The picturesque Kundala lake is surrounded by green valleys and majestic landscapes that almost every photographer wishes to photograph. To get the best photos, arrive early in the morning and watch as a blanket of clouds covers the lake and the first few rays of the sun create a magical atmosphere.

Marayoor's enchanting beauty offers diversity in every aspect of the land and its culture. The visitor can expect to see hamlets, rocky hills, rivers, brooks, cave temples, sugar cane fields, waterfalls, stone coffins, sandalwood, and bamboo forests. It is the only place in the state where sandalwood trees grow naturally.

Munnar is one of God's Own Country's crown jewels, attracting visitors from all over the world for centuries due to its natural beauty. The famous Eravikulam National Park, the home and sanctuary of the Nilgiri Tahr, is hidden within. This sacred haven for this exotic animal is a welcome relief in an era when many species are becoming extinct.

The largest wild population of Nilgiri Tahrs can be found in Eravikulam National Park, which is located in the Western Ghats of Southern Peninsular India. The wild, brown mountain goats have a commanding appearance that is emphasized by their bristly mane and swept-back horns.

Along with its mist-covered hills, lush tea plantations, and charming towns, Munnar also draws tourists from far and wide due to its native wildlife, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. The only known location in Kerala where the Star Tortoises can be found in this sanctuary. For these turtles, it is the only rehabilitation facility.

Many poets in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu have been inspired by the beauty and rarity of Neelakurinji. For poets, Neelakurinji is a representation of longing, love, and joy. During Neelakurinji's flowering season, when the expansive hills cover themselves in a blue carpet of blooms, it truly transforms into a fairytale landscape.

The park, which is situated in the eastern portion of the Southern Western Ghats, is about 35 km away from Munnar. The park is home to 22 species of trees, 74 species of herbs and shrubs, and 16 species of climbers thanks to its diverse range of habitats. Some of the animals that are frequently spotted in the park include the elephant, gaur, leopard, wild boar, sambhar, and common langur.