TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN MUNNAR
 Take
the family Boating. Where there’s water
around Munnar, you’ll generally find boats to
rent for a day’s adventure out on the liquid surface.
The Muttuputty Lake/Dam offers facilities such as this
as do the local coastal spots and rivers. No matter
whether you fancy sailing, being driven by the breeze
or paddling your way along the waterways in a canoe,
you are sure to find something to suit your abilities
and boating style in this town or within a short drive
of the place. For more boating info call: 91-486-531516
or 91-486-530679 or 530672
 One
of the main reasons many visit this area is to go
Cycling Peddle power provides endless opportunities
to explore off-the-beaten-track areas, plus gives one
the chance to experience the area at a far more leisurely
pace than most forms of transport. If your hotel doesn’t
supply bikes the DTPC Information Centre , in Old Munnar
telephone: 91-386-530679 or 530682
does.
 A
must to activity in the area is to go to the Eravikulam
National Park By driving north from Munnar for
30 minutes and then hiking a few kilometres, you reach
this sanctuary which is home to over three thousand
free-roaming ibex, elephants, lion-tailed macaque, and
the Nilgiri tahr (an endangered mountain goat).
Declared as a National Park in 1978 it covers 97km of
rolling grass hills forested valleys and is one of the
‘must do ' activities in the area.
 Go
Fishing. Grab your rod and reel and head to
the hill streams and rivers for a spot of fishing. This
pleasant activity is one that even the youngest family
members will enjoy. Fly fishing for trout is a viable
option here and for more information speak to the tourist
offices in town. Note: It’s
often a good idea to bring your own rod and tackle when
visiting, though you can buy or rent gear on arrival.
 Take
a Helicopter Flight There is nothing better
than viewing Munnar and it’s surrounds from the
air. If you fancy this idea call Munnar Helicopter
Tours on: 91-484-668356 for more
information.
 Take
a drive and pay a visit to Marayoor Around
40km from Munnar, Marayoor has many firsts to
its credit. It is the only place in Kerala with natural
growth of sandalwood trees, natural caves with murals,
and relics from Later Stone Age civilisation. There
is a sandalwood factory of the Forest Department of
Kerala and a children's park extending across one hectare
of land under the canopy of a single Banyan tree, all
of which attract tourists in large numbers. Some nearby
destinations such as Thoovanam and Rajiv Gandhi
National Park are also of great interest.
 Pay
a visit to the Mudapetty Dam for a day, 10km
from Munnar, this popular picnic spot has ctivities
like boating and horse riding and is a great place to
spend the day especially if visiting with children .
 Don't
miss a visit to Pothamedu , o ne of the major
plantation hubs of Munnar, Pothamedu is situated at
a distance of around 6km from the town. Views
of coffee, tee, and cardamom plantations are excellent
from here and it’s an ideal spot for trekking
and hiking amidst lush mountains, rolling hills and
breathtaking scenery.
 Get
yourself over to Rajamallay /Rajamala about
17km from Munnar is the natural habitat of the
Nilgiri Tahr (an endangered mountain goat). Rajamala
is 2695m above sea level. The Nilgiri Tahrs are today
reduced to small herds, found in the Eravikulam-Rajamala
region and rarely if ever anywhere else these days;
so are well worth seeing while t hey still exist; your
grandchildren may never be so lucky.
 Last
but certainly not least: Go Trekking Attukal,
Anamudi and Rajamala are ideal places for trekking.
These places are a feast for the eyes with their panoramic
waterfalls and rolling hills but are not the only places
close to Munnar where you can stretch your legs. Ask
for more details on other spectacular trekking trails
on arrival. |
