Athukkad Water Falls

Athukkad Water falls is located at 8 Km away from Munnar on the way to Cochin. The sight of water falling down steeply creating milky foam is quiet spectacular. Even summer the sight is usual. The nearby Pullivasal is a first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immense scenic beauty. Dangerous water falls not recommended for bathing.

Chinnar Wild Life Sanctuary

Chinnar wildlife sanctuary - border of two states (Tamilnadu and Kerala) -  is located at 61 Km away from Munnar on the way to Coimbatore. Chinnar was declared as a Indhra Gandhi wildlife sanctuary in 1984 which covered an area of 90.422 sq-km. The undulated terrain with rocky patches increases the scenic splendor of the sanctuary. The forest type comprise scurb forests, dry deciduous forests, high sholas and wet grasslands. Rare species like Star Tortoise, Giant Grizzled Squirrel, Guar and Bison Herd found here. In addition huge amount of animals like Elephant, Sambar Deer, Spotted Deer, Hanuman Monkeys also found here.

Devikulam Seetha Devi Lake

Devikulam Seetha Devi Lake located 16 Km away from Munnar on the Thekkady Direction. It is believed that got its name as Seetha Devi (wife of Rama in Ramayanam) bathed in this lake. This idyllic hill stations with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The Seetha Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fishing. Prior permission should be obtained from Tata Tea Ltd. to visit this lake.

Echo Point

Located amidst the folds of the thick forest and a lake at 18 Km away from Munnar on the way to Top Station. The scenic place gets its name from natural echo phenomenon.  Visitors can enjoy by making howl against the reservoir, nature will answer with an echo. This nature response to a human call can not be seen anywhere else in Kerala.

Eravikulam National Park

Eravikulam National Park - Rajamalay - the second prominent National Park in Kerala, is situated at 12 K m away from Munnar on the way to Marayoor. The park which covers an area of 97 sq-km of rolling grass land and rocky peaks, is breathtakingly beautiful and akin to the Alps.  Anaimudi being the highest peak in South India (8850 ft.) The whole park is composed of mounts, beautiful meadows and valleys. The park is originally meant to protect one of the rare species, Nigiri Tahr. As per world report only 2000 Tahrs are alive on the earth in which 1000 Tahrs in this park. The local name for the Tahr is "Varai aadu"

Another attraction of this park is Neelakurinji, one of the rarest flower on the earth known for its beauty and medicine importance. The Neelakurinji bloom only once in 12 years. The flowering season lasts for about one month. The whole area baths in the violet of the Kurinji flowers during this season. The Eravikulam National Park is of great ecological importance due to its very rich bio-diversity.

Gundala Lake

Situated at 1700 Mtr above sea level, Gundala Lake is located at 25 Km away from Munnar on the way to Top Station, located amidst adense forest. Gundala Arch Dam is Asia's first Arch Dam. Gundala lake and its surrounding area offer a calm and quiet atmosphere with quiet natural beauty. Kerala State Electricity Board has arranged boating facilities in the lake.  Beautiful Kashmiri Shikkara boats, pedal boats and row boats are available on rent. Boating in this dam is an experience beyond words. The sprawling Gundala tea plantations and the Golf Course Ground are other attractions in the vicinity.

Indo - Swiss Project

Located amidst vast grasslands, Indo Swiss Project at 3 km away from Madupetty Dam which is devoted to Cattle development and Research centre set up by the Govt. of Switzerland. Now the institute is functioning under the Govt. of Kerala. The high breed varieties of cattle like "Swiss Brown" and "Sunandini" have been the result of the cattle researches of the Institute. A greenish garden has been arranged near the farm.  Rare species of roses, season flowers, dahlias, seenias etc. are also seen. The farm and surroundings are open to visitors daily 9.00 am to 11.00 am and 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm on taking a ticket of Rs. 5.00/- each.

Lockhart Gap

Lockhart Gap View point is located at 13 Km away from Munnar on the way to Munnar-Madurai National Highway. The silver clouds roaming through the mountain and valleys are really a attractive one. Panoramic view from this place give us bird's eye view of the kilo meters of surrounding area. This is an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking

Madupetty Dam

Situated at the height of 1700 Mtr above sea level, Madupetty is located at 13 Km away from Munnar on the way to Top Station. Madupetty Dam which has been constructed in connection with Pullivasal Hydro-Electric Project. An independent hydroelectric system is functioning near the dam, with the capacity of 2MW.  The grass mounts of the Indo-Swiss Project, a great variety of trees and plants are eye catching sights. During day time, even, elephants roaming through the thick Eucalyptus trees. The Madupetty Lake spread over 8 Kms. The District Tourism Promotion Council, Idukki District, has made arrangement for boating in this lake. Many varieties of boats are available for boating like speed boat, rover boat, big slow boat etc. Beneath the deep lake, the remnants of Madupetty Village and railway tracks. Now wondering, the railways were functioning at Madupetty in 19th century. Two stations were constructed in Madupetty and Palar (Echo Point) and the railway was named "Kundalay Valley Light Railways". Four train were operated-"Highrange", "Anaimudi", "Boockanar" and  "Kundalai". The railway tracks were completely washed out in a rain and thunder storm in 1924. 

Tata Tea Museum

Just a 2 Km drive from Munnar to Nullathanni road reach Tata tea Museum which is set up by Tata Tea Ltd.,  provides a history of tea plantation in Kerala's High Ranges. Curious pictures and machinery dating back to a century tell a story of progress of a to z of tea making. There is a mini tea manufacturing unit to demonstrate the stages of tea processing. Time  : 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Entrance Fees : Rs. 50.00/ per head

Panniar Dam

Panniar Dam is located at 22 Km away from Munnar on the way to Thekkady. Unlike other reservoirs, the Panniar Dam is a very charming scene for all visitors. The reservoir and its surrounding place make a very beautiful landscape which is quiet memorable.

Marayoor (Sandalwood & Bamboo Forests)

Marayoor is located at the outskirt of Munnar at the distance of 42 Km on the way to Chinnar. The relics of new stone-age civilization have been unearthed here. Marayoor is known for its tribal culture. Visitors can see cardamom plantation, Coffee plantation and Orange grove wild greek on the way to Marayoor. This is the only place where natural sandalwood forest is seen. The sandalwood here is high quality. Sandalwood forests stretch for few kilo meters. There is a Sandalwood Depot too near the forest where we can see the sandalwood processing. In the forest there is a Children's Park and Deer Park.   A major area of Marayoor forest have been covered by Sandalwood and Bamboo forests.

Top Station

Top Station - Border of two states (Tamilnadu and Kerala) - very lofty place where Kerala is separated from Tamilnadu, Located 1700 Mtr above sea level at 34 Km away from Munnar. The beautiful landscape of Tamilnadu can be seen when the atmosphere is clear. The stark contrast of these literate, rocky mountains of top station with greeneries elsewhere is really striking. One time, the KDH Tea Company transported their tea to Munnar through rope way from here. Kodaikanal an important tourist spot in South India is just 61 Km away from Top Station but the journey may be hazardous since the road goes through thick forest and dangerous turn and bends. The rare Nilakurinji (strobilanthus) belongs to this region. This plant blooms wants every 12 years bathing the hill sides in bright blue. The flowering season lasts for about one month. The whole area baths in the violet of the Kurinji flowers during this season.